Episódios

  • Dr. Henry Lee: Evidence of Foul Play

    Dr. Henry Lee: Evidence of Foul Play
    Sep 16 2024
    In this episode, we dive into the controversial career of forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee, exploring allegations that he may have fabricated or mishandled evidence in several high-profile cases. Did one of America's most famous forensic experts use his scientific credentials to help investigators in convicting two innocent men?
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  • Baby Doe: An Afghan Abduction

    Baby Doe: An Afghan Abduction
    Sep 9 2024
    In this episode, we delve into the controversial story of U.S. Marine Joshua Mast, who adopted a young Afghan girl under questionable circumstances. Using the 2021 fall of Afghanistan and its ensuing chaos as a pretext, Mast navigated legal and ethical gray areas to carry out the adoption, sparking intense debate and legal battles.
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    56 minutos
  • Arian Taherzadeh & Haider Ali: Highstakes Cosplay

    Arian Taherzadeh & Haider Ali: Highstakes Cosplay
    Sep 2 2024
    In this episode of The Opportunist, we explore the bizarre case of Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali, who posed as federal agents and infiltrated the highest levels of the U.S. Secret Service with astonishing ease. We delve into the duo's motivations, the extent of their deception, and the ramifications of their actions on national security. Tune in to learn how these two individuals turned deception into an audacious opportunity, exposing serious security flaws surrounding President Joe Biden and his family.
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    42 minutos
  • David Xu: Toxic Workplace

    David Xu: Toxic Workplace
    Aug 26 2024
    In this episode of “The Opportunist,” we explore the chilling case of David Xu, a seemingly ordinary engineer who attempted to poison his coworker with cadmium over a period of several months. We explore his twisted motives behind his actions and uncover the dark side of a workplace rivalry.
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    46 minutos
  • Judge Jeffrey Ferguson: Deadly Lapse of Judgment

    Judge Jeffrey Ferguson: Deadly Lapse of Judgment
    Aug 19 2024
    Is justice really blind? In this week’s episode of “The Opportunist” we explore the shocking case of Judge Jeffrey Ferguson. Known as a strict law and order judge, Ferguson is accused of shooting his wife during a drunken rage. Despite admitting to the murder via text message, Judge Ferguson is currently out on bail and has been allowed to leave the state of California. Is Judge Fergeson leveraging his deep connections within the judicial system to receive preferential treatment?
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    44 minutos
  • Sebastián Marset: The Ultimate Score

    Sebastián Marset: The Ultimate Score
    Aug 12 2024
    Sebastián Marset is currently one of South America’s most powerful drug traffickers - opening new cocaine trafficking routes to Europe. In this episode of the "The Opportunist," we explore his rise to power and uncover how Marset cunningly used soccer to hide in plain sight, and to launder vast drug profits.
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    48 minutos
  • Ruby Corado: Casa of Cards

    Ruby Corado: Casa of Cards
    Aug 3 2024
    Casa Ruby was once a vibrant shelter offering essential services to Washington D.C.'s vulnerable and at-risk LGBTQ+ community. The non-profit shelter was the vision of Ruby Corado, an activist born in El Salvador, who dedicated her life to advocating for gay and transgender individuals. Her efforts garnered numerous awards and helped her secure millions in government grants and donations from wealthy philanthropists. However, suddenly the shelter closed, and Corado fled the country.
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    54 minutos
  • Sam Haskell IV: Second-Rate Slasher

    Sam Haskell IV: Second-Rate Slasher
    Jul 29 2024
    As the son of a powerful Hollywood agent, Sam Haskell IV seemed to have everything at his fingertips - money, power and connections. But when a homeless man discovers part of a human body in a dumpster in an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood, Haskell’s dark secret is revealed.
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    44 minutos