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Sep 9
1h 26m

I'm a Secret Tri-State Felon

BEN HAMM
About this episode

Vanessa is the manager of a reputable research foundation, a wife and mom of two.  She’s also a convicted tri-state felon on multiple counts of identity theft and grand larceny.  She even spent time in jail. Only thing, her job, friends and much of her family have no idea.  What would happen if the truth came out?  

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Vanessa’s childhood friend Jessica will join host Susie Lark to share her take on Vanessa’s secret through the lens of a close friend. Host: Susie Lark.

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