The Threat of Fake Spies Episode 116

Covert Contact by John W. Little

Sep 18, 202024:19Government & Organizations

William Tucker returns to discuss the incredible case of Garrison Courtney and Alpha-214. Posing as a CIA NOC Courtney was able to engineer a scheme that duped numerous beltway contractors, intelligence officials, former...

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