The defense attorneys for the man behind the scam argue the Duval scheme is no more deceptive than a magic show. But prosecutors make a strong case for fraud. In a last ditch effort to save himself, the mastermind submits a 17 page letter to the judge trying to explain what happened. But will his letter convince her?
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Sep 2024
Introducing: Denise Didn't Come Home
Smoke Screen is now The Binge Cases - new name, same home for thrilling true crime stories. Catch the new season, Denise Didn’t Come Home, on October 1st. Karen Falasca last saw her 15 year old sister Denise on July 14, 1969, when they parted ways not far from their Bergen County ... Show More
3m 10s
Aug 2025
SERIAL KILLER: "The Bikini Killer" Pt. 1
The "Bikini Killer" Charles Sobhraj was a master of disguise and a predator in plain sight. In Part 1, we follow his rise from rebellious teen to international thief, exposing how he manipulated passports, people, and systems to build a deadly web of deception. His first kill wou ... Show More
48m 40s
Aug 2025
SERIAL KILLER: "The Bikini Killer" Pt. 2
Charles Sobhraj wasn’t just a serial killer, he was an international conman who used charm, fake passports, and tranquilizers to trap his victims. In Part 2, we follow the escalating brutality of the "Bikini Killer's" crimes, the captives who fought back, and the shocking way he ... Show More
53m 23s
Jan 2023
9x25: Sketchy Locksmith - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - Near Miss Abduction, by Rebecca (0:50)- The Two-for-One Creeper Day, by Anonymous (7:52) - Encounter on the Oregon Coast, by teetspydr (17:57) - I Just Wanted a Plumber, by tattoogiraffe (22:29) - Sketchy Locksmith, by Hollywood (28:25) - Stalker on the ... Show More
48m 6s
Sep 2025
137. Lost Media You'll Never See: The Nickelodeon Tapes, Children's Program Hijacks and more
Head to https://www.tryfum.com to start with Zero. Go to https://kachava.com and use code HSP for 15% off on your subscription for a limited time Lost media, TV urban legends, and the moments kids’ networks never wanted you to see. This episode investigates the rumored Nickelodeo ... Show More
41m 25s
Dec 2022
9x21: Lost Stories 14 - Let's Not Meet
Stories in this episode: - Untitled, by Rebecca (1:27) - Untitled, by Naomi (7:21) - Ignorance is Not Bliss: Human Trafficking Edition, by somecollegechick (15:46) - My Childhood Stalker Tried to Murder My Best Friend, by cheesediva666 (23:07) - I Met Satan in a Bar, by Anonymiss ... Show More
53m 44s
Sep 2025
SERIAL KILLER: The Dating Game Killer Pt. 2
Rodney Alcala thought he was smarter than the police, the jury, and even the justice system. In Part 2, we follow the unraveling of "The Dating Game" Killer, from a failed attempt at self-defense to the discovery of a chilling trophy stash that linked him to more murders than any ... Show More
52m 3s
Jun 2023
11x01: Don't Answer The Phone
Stories in this episode: - The Campaign, by Z - The Spirits Told Him We Had to be Together, by Sara - He Was Scouting Us, by Rachel - Tom's Knife, by Anonymous - It Wasn't A Test, by Jenny - Unknown Caller After 3am, by Gabriella - What Did You Say to Me?, by Betty Kross - When P ... Show More
50m 56s