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The Opportunist
The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most d...
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20 of 96 episodesANNA MARCH: Nom de Plume
Writer Anna March entered Los Angeles literary circles in 2015, presenting herself as a wealthy, successful feminist and advocate for margin...
Cedric Lodge: Grave Mistake
On this episode of The Opportunist, Cedric Lodge spent nearly three decades as a trusted morgue manager at Harvard Medical School - until he...
Dean Tran: Fraud, Forgery, and Firearms
On this episode of The Opportunist, Dean Tran built his political career as a fiscal conservative and trusted public servant in the Massachu...
Dr. Henry Lee: Evidence of Foul Play
In this episode, we dive into the controversial career of forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee, exploring allegations that he may have fabricate...
Arian Taherzadeh & Haider Ali: Highstakes Cosplay
In this episode of The Opportunist, we explore the bizarre case of Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali, who posed as federal agents and infiltra...
Luther Davis: Mission Imposter
On this episode of The Opportunist , former Luther Davis leveraged his football pedigree and connections to build a career representing aspi...
Tai Lopez: Guru to Grifter
On this episode of The Opportunist, Tai Lopez built a massive online following selling the gospel of wealth, knowledge, and hustle - until t...
Sister Mary Margaret Kreuper: Unholy Roller
On this episode of The Opportunist , Mary Margaret Kreuper and Lana Chang were trusted educators and religious leaders at St. James Catholic...
Natalie Marie Gonzalez: High Achiever Drug Dealer
On this episode of The Opportunist , Natalie Marie Gonzalez built the image of a driven high achiever while secretly operating a drug distri...
Chef Valentino Luchin: Recipe for Ruin
On this episode of The Opportunist , chef Valentino Luchin built an acclaimed restaurant - until mounting financial pressure drove him to a...
Dishonorable Judge Mullins: Above the Law
On this episode of The Opportunist , we tell the story of Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins, who allegedly used his position to solicit sex from...
Daryl Hagler and Kenny Rozenberg: The Care Con
On this episode of The Opportunist, Daryl Hagler and Kenneth Rozenberg built a sprawling nursing home network in New Jersey — where profits...
Murder, Money, and a Children's Book
Kouri Richins was a grieving widow—or so it seemed—until her husband’s suspicious death revealed a web of deceit and greed. In this episode,...
Ian Bick: Ponzi Party
On this episode of The Opportunist, Ian Bick built the image of a young entrepreneur while secretly running a multimillion-dollar fraud sche...
Ari Gisell: Murder in Baja
In this episode of The Opportunist , Ari Giselle is at the center of a case tied to the killing of three surfers in Baja California. The epi...
The Reckoning of LA County: Camp Scott
On this episode of The Opportunist , probation guards at LA County’s Camp Scott, entrusted with the care of vulnerable girls, are accused of...
Jontay Porter NBA Fixer
Jontay Porter \ On this episode of The Opportunist , NBA journeyman Jontay Porter is accused of fixing games to cash in on bets placed by hi...
Adva Lavie: Model Thief
On this episode of The Opportunist , a rising model with a double life, Adva Lavie conned fellow models and wealthy older men, leaving a tra...
Mike Bickle: A Prayer, a Prophecy, and a Predator
This episode of The Opportunist pulls back the curtain on pastor Mike Bickle, tracing years of troubling claims and unanswered questions tha...