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SubscribersLisa Findley tried to steal Elvis Presley’s home. She almost got away with it.
A con artist with a long history of scams almost pulled off her biggest scheme yet—stealing Elvis Presley’s iconic home, ...
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In this episode, Dr. Jan Canty, a psychologist, author, and podcast host, shares essential advice on recognizing and avoiding con artists in modern relationships. Dr. Canty, who experienced betrayal a...
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- 3 weeks ago
51:50
The Rise and Fall of LaDonna’s Loudest Surrogate: David McClam
LaDonna Humphrey’s most vocal supporter, David McClam, launched the We Are Not Afraid podcast to defend her against mounting accusations....
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- 1 month ago
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LaDonna Humphrey groomed Lexi Kakis to be her next close ally—a “surrogate in training,” if you will. Drawn in by their shared passion for cold cases, Kakis found herself getting deeper into Humphrey’...
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- 1 month ago
33:05
What's the old saying? People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
Well, it turns out that Dennis McCaslin, editor of LaDonna's tabloid blog, has some skeletons in his closet.
Listen to ...
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- 1 month ago
31:37
LaDonna Humphrey uses her surrogates to do her dirty work; in part one,
we discuss how she weaponized Dennis McCaslin, a Fort Smith, Arkansas tabloid blogger, to go after her enemies.
Listen to LaDo...
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- 1 month ago
29:33
It’s hard to imagine former executives, investment fraudsters, and insider traders gathering for weekly support meetings.
When I first heard about a support group for white-collar criminals, I was sk...
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- 1 month ago
59:23
Where do sovereign citizens go when they need medical attention? Some of them seek help from homeopathic quacks like Rick Van Thiel.
Rick Van Thiel is not a surgeon. He's a porn star operating on peo...
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- 2 months ago
55:06
In this episode of PRETEND, we uncover the unbelievable story of Carlos
Henrique Raposo, better known as "Kaiser," the man who lived the life of
a soccer legend without ever kicking a ball. He parti...
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- 2 months ago
35:01
In this episode of PRETEND, I’m taking you back to the case of Tanya and Rick Fernandez—the Arizona couple behind one of the most bizarre harassment campaigns I’ve ever covered. For those of you who f...
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- 2 months ago
33:46
Can you believe this is the 16th episode of our investigation into LaDonna Humphrey—a story that, honestly, I didn’t think would last this long. But here we are.
Now, if you’ve followed along, you kno...
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- 2 months ago
54:36
We continue our investigation into Charles Ray Vines and his potential
involvement in the Melissa Witt murder. In this episode, we track down
Vines’ former neighbor and friend, Thomas Seymour. Seymo...
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- 3 months ago
42:33
I’ve been investigating the Melissa Witt case for a while now, and just
when I thought I had a handle on it, a new lead dropped into my lap. In
this episode, I sit down with Patti Rush, a victim adv...
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- 3 months ago
40:19
"Javier, aren't you worried that LaDonna might target you next?" That's the question I get asked most frequently. The answer is too late.
Even before this series dropped, LaDonna began sending me spo...
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- 3 months ago
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- 3 months ago
35:37
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- 3 months ago
45:25
Every charity organization LaDonna Humphrey has led seems to collapse under the weight of controversy and financial mismanagement. Today, we're closely examining Oasis of Northwest Arkansas, a sober l...
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- 4 months ago
01:00:44
Every charity organization LaDonna Humphrey has led seems to collapse under the weight of controversy and financial mismanagement.
Today, we scrutinize LaDonna Humphrey's non-profit world, focusing on...
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- 4 months ago
29:57
Content Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault.
Today, we're going to talk about the enigma that is LaDonna Humphrey. Like the fact that she was logged in under the same death...
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- 4 months ago
49:40
To truly understand LaDonna Humphrey, we need to delve into her
childhood. In an exclusive interview, a family member describes the
years of harassing messages and relentless vendettas that have tor...
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- 4 months ago
39:11
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- 5 months ago
43:05
STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING! The LaDonna Humphrey interview episodes are in.
In this first part of my exclusive interview with LaDonna Humphrey, we dive deep into the accusations and controversies surroun...
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- 5 months ago
34:23
True Crime Author LaDonna Humphrey Targets Ex-Boyfriend in Melissa Witt Killing, According to Recordings
LaDonna Humphrey is accused of relentlessly pursuing Daniel Watson as a suspect in the unsolved...
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- 5 months ago
45:59
Old Flames Reignited: The Mysterious Return of LaDonna Humphrey in Allen Arson Case
LaDonna Humphrey, with a history marked by harassment allegations, emerges from the shadows 13 years later to entang...
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- 5 months ago
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In part 3 of Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey, we explore the intense battle between Anthony Christopher and LaDonna. Anthony, LaDonna's former boss, shares his story of harassment, alleging LaDonna's...
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- 6 months ago
52:56
In this episode, we explore the troubling allegations against LaDonna Humphrey surrounding the Melissa Witt case. Crime victim advocate Patti Rush shares her story, claiming that Humphrey, once seen a...
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- 6 months ago
40:22
LaDonna Humphrey. Remember that name because she is central to this story. I've tried to sum up this tale quickly, but every time I attempt an elevator pitch, I fail. When friends ask me what this new...
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- 6 months ago
45:44
LaDonna Humphrey, a respected true crime author and podcaster, has built a strong reputation through her detailed investigations. However, beneath her acclaimed public image lies a troubling undercurr...
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- 6 months ago
11:04
The strange and intricate hoax crafted by Saint Jovite "Kota" Youngblood, a hockey dad who posed as a Delta Force agent, unravels in court. An FBI agent peels back each layer of Youngblood's elaborat...
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- 7 months ago
44:15
Saint Jovite Youngblood posed as a Delta Force agent to swindle the families of his son’s hockey team.
Today's episode revolves around two victims: Eric Perardi, an Austin-based real estate developer,...
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- 7 months ago
35:42
BREAKING NEWS - Kaitlyn Braun is Arrested Again for Duping Doulas in Phony Pregnancy Scam
25-year-old Kaitlyn Braun, who is currently under house arrest for prior offenses involving fraud and harassm...
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- 7 months ago
07:25
In the second installment of "The Doula" series, we uncover new dimensions of Kaitlyn Braun’s elaborate pregnancy scams. This episode features a new doula speaking out about her experiences, the story...
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- 7 months ago
38:22
Warning: This episode contains graphic discussions of pregnancy loss, sexual violence, and emotional abuse. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode of "Pretend," listen to the chilling tale o...
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- 7 months ago
28:51
This episode offers an unprecedented look into the life of the 'Timepiece Gentleman' Ponzi schemer, Anthony Farrar, whose love for luxury watches spiraled into a deceitful web of lies, culminating in ...
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- 8 months ago
50:55
In today's episode, we revisit the captivating story of Seafarer Exploration and its quest to unearth a 300-year-old treasure buried beneath the ocean waves off Florida's coast. Join us as we delve in...
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- 8 months ago
40:41
I recently spoke at the Triangle Content Creators Meetup in Raleigh, NC, about using OSINT techniques to locate and research your next guest. OSINT stands for Open Source Intelligence. As a journalist...
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- 8 months ago
33:59
Previously on Pretend, we dived deep into the murky waters of academic fraud. Celebrity behavioral scientist Dan Ariely of Duke University, alongside Francesca Gino from Harvard and other distinguishe...
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- 9 months ago
58:00
Everything we believe about what drives us to be honest might be a lie.
A scandal rocks the behavioral science world, casting shadows over renowned researcher Dan Ariely and the integrity of academic...
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- 9 months ago
46:15
I discovered a little-known realm of con artists within the legal system. I found story after story of people impersonating attorneys, prosecutors, and even judges. One woman hacked into the court sys...
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- 9 months ago
35:54
Think all forensic evidence is foolproof? You'd be surprised. In our latest bonus episode of PRETEND, we're taking a deep dive into the murky world of forensic science with M. Chris Fabricant from the...
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- 9 months ago
24:05
Breaking News on the Stalker case.
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- 10 months ago
08:29
Dr. Arpad Vass touts his Quantum Oscillator, a contraption made of plywood and PVC pipe, as a revolutionary tool capable of locating missing persons' remains with 92% accuracy from up to 60 miles away...
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- 10 months ago
39:05
In today’s episode of Pretend, we're zeroing in on Dr. Arpad Vass's invention called the Quantum Oscillator—a device straight out of a sci-fi plot with the audacious promise of finding the lost with j...
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- 10 months ago
35:23
In "The Grave Detector," we delve into the enigmatic practice of using dowsing rods with a focus on the work of Dr. Arpard Vass, a forensic anthropologist renowned for his innovative methods in locati...
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- 10 months ago
39:29
In "The High School Hoax," the latest episode of "PRETEND," we explore the true story of Shelby Hewitt, a 32-year-old woman who enrolled as a high school student in Boston.
What compels an adult to r...
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- 10 months ago
22:32
Dartanyon A. Williams (DAW) stole his parents’ identities at the age of 15.
Unfortunately, they weren’t his last victims. Dartanyon, who also goes
by DAW, claims he has stolen thousands of identitie...
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- 11 months ago
54:42
Peter Pan syndrome is when someone refuses to grow up.
It’s neither a disease nor a recognized mental disorder—it’s just a state of mind. Today, you’ll meet a man who became a fugitive to live in his...
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- 11 months ago
50:16
In today's Christmas episode, we delve into the story of David Ellisor, a man whose grand Christmas scheme left the city of Miami in disbelief. Ellisor, a real-life Grinch, planned to host "Christmas ...
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- 11 months ago
40:02
The Stalker Saga Continues: Trial Back On for Tanya and Rick Fernandez
Hey there, avid followers of the "Stalker" series! You might recall my last update, where I mentioned Tanya and Rick Fernandez m...
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- 1 year ago
25:15
So, I've got to tell you about this crazy rabbit hole I slipped into. It's about that bizarre olive lady from the Maury show. Remember her? Sally was freaked out by olives because they reminded her of...
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- 1 year ago
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PRETEND exposes the masterminds behind some of the most notorious scams and cons. From cult leaders to con artists and undercover FBI agents, this podcast pulls back the curtain on those who've pretended to be someone they're not.
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