Criminal Conduct
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Criminal Conduct is an investigative true-crime podcast series hosted by John Taylor and Javier Leiva.
Season 1: The hosts look into the death of Michelle O'Connell, picking up the investigation where the murdered sleuth, Eli Washtock, left off.
Season 2: The investigation of a rogue constable in Kentucky who is accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down.
Season 3: An American Serial Killer in Paradise: The story of serial killer William Holbert aka "Wild Bill" and his victims.
Season 4: Getting Away with Murder: The Death Investigation of Pravin Varughese
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Episodes
The Amish Wife
January 19, 2024 08:30 - 39 minutesIn this gripping episode of "Criminal Conduct," we delve into the intriguing case of Ida Stutzman's death, as explored in bestselling author Gregg Olsen's latest book, “The Amish Wife.” Gregg shares his personal journey with this case, which has captivated him for decades and inspired his very first book. Reflecting on his early days as a young, believing writer, he reveals how his perspective on seeking truth has evolved over the years. The episode uncovers the mystery surrounding Ida's deat...
Is Alex Murdaugh a Red Collar Criminal? (bonus)
January 18, 2024 17:08 - 14 minutesAlex Murdaugh, once a respected lawyer, has been found guilty of murdering his wife and son. But the story doesn't end there. Murdaugh is also entangled in a web of fraud accusations, raising questions that go beyond a simple case of murder. This episode delves into the concept of 'Red Collar' crime, when white-collar offenders resort to violence to avoid detection. Murdaugh's situation presents a unique case study: Could his violent acts be a cover-up for his fraudulent activities? We ...
Robert Hanssen: The Spy Within - An Interview with Major Garrett
November 17, 2023 19:40 - 45 minutesIn this captivating bonus episode of Criminal Conduct, we sit down with CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett, a veteran journalist with an astute understanding of America's most complex criminal cases. Major Garrett delves into the double life of Robert Hanssen, a man who led a dark, deceitful existence at the heart of American intelligence. Hanssen, a former FBI agent, committed unthinkable acts of betrayal against his country, becoming known as the most damaging spy in FBI ...
Miranda's Victim (bonus)
November 17, 2023 13:14 - 19 minutesBecause of the landmark Supreme Court case Miranda versus Arizona, police must read individuals who are in custody their Miranda Rights…prior to questioning. This US Supreme Court case is studied and analyzed by law students and legal scholars everywhere. However, the one component of this case that seemed to be lost to history is the victim, a young girl who was kidnapped and raped by Ernesto Miranda. The newly released movie Miranda’s Victim delves into the underlying rape case and the vict...
Oscar Goodman: From Mob Attorney to Vegas Mayor | Criminal Conduct Exclusive Interview
November 17, 2023 13:14 - 26 minutes🎙️ Step into the world of a Las Vegas titan in this special episode of Criminal Conduct. We're spotlighting Oscar Goodman, a man whose life story captivates with its twists and turns from a mob attorney to the Mayor of Las Vegas. 🌟 🎩 Oscar Goodman is not just any former mayor; he's a storied criminal defense attorney renowned for representing infamous figures like Meyer Lansky, Little Nicky, and Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal. His courtroom battles are legendary, his strategies masterful, and his v...
S4 E9: Fear God
October 13, 2023 07:30 - 26 minutesWe look into why the judge overturned the jury’s first-degree felony murder conviction against Gaege Bethune in the death of Pravin Varughese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 E8: Your Own Worst Enemy
October 06, 2023 07:30 - 22 minutesGaege Bethune finally goes to trial for the death of Pravin Varughese. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 E7: Route 13
September 29, 2023 07:30 - 23 minutesSpecial Prosecutor, David J. Robinson, was appointed to Pravin Varughese’s death investigation. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 E6: Dead Weight
September 22, 2023 07:30 - 20 minutesCarbondale Police detectives interviewed Gaege Bethune about the night Pravin Varughese vanished and died. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 E5: 606
September 15, 2023 07:30 - 21 minutesIn today's episode, we delve into the timeline of Pravin Varughese's disappearance as recounted by friends and witnesses who saw him on that fateful night. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 E4: Turning Point
September 08, 2023 07:30 - 24 minutesThe case against Gaege Bethune rests in the hands of one man, Illinois State attorney Mike Carr. From the very start, he did not signal any interest in prosecuting this case. He told Lovely that Gaege did nothing wrong. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 E3: No One Will Listen
September 01, 2023 07:30 - 28 minutesA tip leads to a suspect in Pravin Varughese's mysterious death investigation. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 E2: The Search for Answers
August 25, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutesIn 2014, tragedy struck when college student Pravin Varughese was found dead in Carbondale, Illinois. The first autopsy labeled it as an accident due to hypothermia. But now, a second autopsy has revealed unsettling injuries that challenge the initial conclusions. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S4 E1: Gone
August 18, 2023 07:31 - 25 minutesA mother's anguish resurfaces as her son's convicted killer is set free due to a jury verdict reversal by a judge. This is the story of Pravin Varughese. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Criminal Conduct Season 4 Preview
August 11, 2023 13:42 - 8 minutesCriminal Conduct Season 4 premieres on August 18th. John Taylor and Javier Leiva return to Carbondale, Illinois, nine years after a chilling incident that claimed the life of SIU student Pravin Varghese, as they unravel a startling turn of events that led to the overturning of a murder conviction. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad cho...
George Santos & The Harbor City Capital Ponzi Scheme (THE PONZI PLAYBOOK)
May 23, 2023 07:30 - 40 minutesThe Ponzi Playbook: Welcome to The Ponzi Playbook, the podcast that exposes the dark underbelly of the financial world. Join hosts Neal McTighe and Javier Leiva as they take you on a journey through the seedy world of financial fraud, exploring the twisted minds of the people behind some of the most audacious Ponzi schemes in history. Episode 1 Description: We peel back the layers of the Harbor City Capital Ponzi scheme, exposing the deceptive tactics orchestrated by Jonathan Paul Maroney a...
TWISTED: The Death of Rebekah Barsotti
May 16, 2023 02:33 - 30 minutesSeason 4 of Criminal Conduct is coming this summer. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear a clip. In the meantime, check out this brand new series from John Taylor's other podcast called TWISTED. The first of a seven-episode series on the disappearance and death of Rebekah Barsotti. She went missing outside of Missoula, Montana in July of 2021. Her body was found in May of 2022. Did she die from a river accident, or didn’t something nefarious happen to her? Subscribe to TWISTED on...
Wondery Presents: Frozen Head
January 23, 2023 03:30 - 4 minutesHosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the hit show Morbid. When 90-year-old Laurence Pilgeram drops dead on the sidewalk outside his condo, you might think that’s the end of his story. But, really, it’s just the beginning. Because Laurence and others like him have signed up to be frozen and brought back to life in the future. And that belief will pull multiple generations of the Pilgeram family into a cryonics soap opera filled with dead pets, gold coins, grenades, fist fights, myster...
Introducing Suspect: Vanished in the Snow
January 09, 2023 20:06 - 7 minutesFor more than three and a half decades, the disappearance of 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews was a mystery – a riddle neither authorities nor her family members could solve. The residents of her cloistered Colorado hometown had scoured every inch of prairie. Jonelle’s face had been on milk cartons nationwide. Even the President of the United States had appealed to the public for help. Still, every lead had fizzled. Every person of interest had turned out to be a dead end. Then, in 2019, Jonelle...
Bonus: Retracing Lee Harvey Oswald's Escape
October 31, 2022 07:30 - 16 minutesJohn Taylor and Javier Leiva retrace Lee Harvey Oswald's route from the Texas School Book Depository to the Texas Theatre. (The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"How to create a cult following" LIVE from the TCPF in Dallas
October 18, 2022 00:22 - 39 minutesJohn and Javier talked about lessons brands can learn from cults LIVE from the True Crime Podcast Festival in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus: "How to create a cult following" LIVE from the TCPF in Dallas
October 18, 2022 00:22 - 39 minutesJohn and Javier talked about lessons brands can learn from cults LIVE from the True Crime Podcast Festival in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing: The Generation Why Podcast
October 03, 2022 15:34 - 8 minutesThe Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies. One of the longest-running true crime podcasts out there, Generation Why has a little something for every true crime listener. Follow The Generation Why Podcast on Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or you can listen ad-fre...
Wondery Presents: The Execution of Bonny Lee Bakley
June 20, 2022 12:50 - 6 minutesOn May 4, 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was found fatally shot in a car on a dark North Hollywood street. The prime suspect was her husband, famed actor Robert Blake. But Bonny, a longtime con artist, had plenty of enemies. She left behind a trail of men she’d scammed, and she had a volatile relationship with Christian Brando, the troubled son of movie star Marlon Brando. Not since the O.J. Simpson case had the eyes of the nation been so fixated on a homicide. The search for Bonny’s killer took det...
INTRODUCING Persona: The French Deception
June 12, 2022 04:00 - 4 minutesIntroducing the true crime podcast Persona: The French Deception— the story of Gilbert Chikli, one of the greatest con artists of all time. What does it feel like to pick up the phone and scam someone out of $50 million? Host and award-winning journalist, Evan Ratliff, investigates how Chikli successfully duped some of the world’s most powerful people into handing over their fortunes. He explores how Chikli evaded the law for years and became a Robin Hood-like hero. More than just a tale of c...
INTRODUCING Witnessed: Friendly Fire
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 8 minutesWhen a K-9 officer in the Scott County, Tennessee Sheriff's Department winds up dead at the hands of his partner, a grieving widow takes it upon herself to untangle the truth from the lies. Was it just a catastrophic accident? Or premeditated murder? National Magazine Award-winning reporter Sean Flynn returns to Scott County two decades after the killing to tell the story of one woman’s pursuit of justice—and one community’s enduring reckoning with the fallout. Page Learn more about your ad c...
S3 E7: Salvaje Bill
May 13, 2022 07:30 - 46 minutesWilliam Holbert is unwilling to give us any details about the murders. We're talking about specific information that only the killer would know. What was the weather like the day he killed his victims? What were they wearing? What was the last thing he told them? It's almost like he wasn't there at all. On our last call with William Holbert, we planned to agitate him to get a different response. But instead, what he said next revealed his true motivation. Follow us on social media: Twitt...
S3 E6: My Best Friend Wild Bill
April 29, 2022 07:30 - 43 minutesWhy are some women attracted to serial killers? It's a phenomenon called hybristophilia. Today's episode is about a woman named Brandi and her relationship with William Holbert. True Crime Podcast Festival 2022 in Dallas, TX We’re excited to announce that Criminal Conduct is going to be attending the True Crime Podcast Festival on August 26-28th in Dallas, Texas. The Festival is specially designed around your desire to mingle, interact, and have casual conversations with the podcasters you ...
S3 E5 In Between a Rock and Hard Place
April 15, 2022 07:30 - 47 minutesWilliam Holbert, AKA Wild Bill, demonstrates the traits of a sociopathic narcissist. But is William Holbert technically considered a serial killer? What is the ethics of covering murderers? Retired FBI agent and profiler Julia Cowley explains the classic traits of serial killers. Does William Holbert fit the bill? Also, in this episode, psychologist Jan Canty discusses the ethics of covering killers like William Holbert. Special thanks to: Julia Cowley – The Consult podcast is a true-crime po...
S3 E4: The Dark Prophet
April 01, 2022 07:30 - 44 minutesBefore Wild Bill became a serial killer, he was a small-time crook swindling anyone who got in his way. ________ We're excited to announce that Criminal Conduct is going to be attending the True Crime Podcast Festival on August 26-28th in Dallas, Texas. The Festival is specially designed around your desire to mingle, interact, and have casual conversations with the podcasters you listen to regularly. There will also be panel discussions and live episodes you can’t hear anywhere else! Go to t...
S3 E3: An interview with a serial killer
March 18, 2022 07:30 - 36 minutesAn interview with serial killer William Dathan Holbert aka Wild Bill. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED. © 2022 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E3: An Interview with a Serial Killer
March 18, 2022 07:30 - 36 minutesAn interview with serial killer William Dathan Holbert aka Wild Bill. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED. © 2022 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved. References: The Jolly Roger Social Club by Nick Foster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing American Hostage
March 09, 2022 17:37 - 5 minutesIn the series premiere, radio DJ Fred Heckman (Jon Hamm) receives an unexpected call from a listener that turns his life upside down. Follow American Hostage on Amazon Music, to hear all 8 episodes right now: http://wondery.fm/CC_AmericanHostage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S3 E2: The Many Faces of Wild Bill
March 04, 2022 08:30 - 34 minutesWho is William Holbert AKA Wild Bill? Where did he come from and how did he become the killer so many fear? Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED. © 2022 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved. References: The Jolly Roger Social Club by Nick Foster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S3 E1: Only 90% Survive
February 18, 2022 08:30 - 29 minutesSeason 3 of Criminal Conduct features an interview with an American Serial Killer in Paradise. Hosts Javier Leiva and John Taylor take you to the country of Panama to investigate the disappearance of several American Expats who went missing after dealing with a man known as Wild Bill. The hosts spent several days interviewing the killer trying to figure out his motivation. Did he kill these people for money or something more sadistic? Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagr...
Criminal Conduct Season 3 Trailer: An American Serial Killer in Paradise
February 12, 2022 21:47 - 2 minutesSeason 3 of Criminal Conduct returns on February 18th. "An American Serial Killer in Paradise" is the story of Wild Bill and his victims. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Families Who Kill: The Donut Shop Murders
January 04, 2022 08:30 - 5 minutesIn the era of some of the most heinous serial killers of all time, one murderous family went curiously unnoticed: The McCrarys. Led by a psychopathic patriarch and his cunning son-in-law, this Texas clan roamed the country robbing, kidnapping, and killing up to 20 people, most of them taken from donut shops. “Families Who Kill: The Donut Shop Murders” recounts the wild and deeply disturbing story of an unhinged American family and the terrible brutality they unleashed. The podcast features th...
S2 E7: The Day of Reckoning
November 03, 2021 07:30 - 22 minutesFormer Constables Michael Wallace and Gary Baldock were found guilty of conspiring to violate people's civil rights through illegal searches or arrests and possessing methamphetamines. In season two's final episode, hear the outcome of their sentencing and the future of constables in Pulaski county. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox “Bury the Body” This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter Face...
S2 E6: The Verdict
July 02, 2021 07:30 - 22 minutesIn our last episode of season 2, John Taylor and Javier Leiva discuss the verdict. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox "Bury the Body" This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED. © 2021 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad ch...
S2 E5: Constables on Patrol
June 11, 2021 07:30 - 34 minutesOn September 24, 2019, an undercover FBI agent contacted Constable Wallace's drug tip line. The agent left an anonymous tip describing a vehicle, its location, and the unsubstantiated claims that the driver was a possible drug trafficker. Will Constable Michael Wallace and Gary Baldock arrest the undercover FBI agent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S2 E4: No-knock
May 28, 2021 07:30 - 28 minutesDavid Jones woke up to two constables and one Somerset police officer holding a gun to his face. It was 4 a.m. Minutes earlier, Constable Wallace, Baldock, and the police officer entered their apartment without knocking. They had an arrest warrant, but they got the wrong guy. So why did David Jones and his friend end up getting arrested? Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox "Bury the Body" This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylo...
S2 E3: The Good Constable
May 14, 2021 07:30 - 44 minutesConstables play a vital role in Pulaski County, Kentucky. They relieve the workload for local police and Sheriff's office. Today, you'll hear from a constable who says it's not his job to shake down drug dealers. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox "Bury the Body" This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more...
S2 E2: The Prey
April 30, 2021 08:30 - 31 minutesDozens of Pulaski County residents accused Constable Michael Wallace and Constable Gary Baldock of violating their civil rights. In today's episode, two of his alleged victims come forward. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox "Bury the Body" Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED. © 2021 Creative Babble. All Rights...
S2 E1: The Rogue Constable
April 16, 2021 07:30 - 40 minutesCriminal Conduct is back with a brand new case. This season, John and Javier investigate a rogue constable in Kentucky accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down. Like a police officer, a constable can carry a gun, a badge and drive around town with blue lights. However, unlike police, a constable has all the powers of a sheriff. He answers to no one but the voters on election day. And there's one constable and Kentucky who got our attention. Michael Wallace was fir...
Criminal Conduct Season 2 Trailer
March 23, 2021 07:30 - 3 minutesCriminal Conduct is back with a brand new case. This season, John and Javier investigate a rogue constable in Kentucky who is accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down. Like a police officer, a constable can carry a gun, a badge and drive around town with blue lights. However, unlike police, a Constable has all the powers of a sheriff. He answers to no one but the voters on election day. Criminal Conduct season 2 returns April 16th. Learn more about your ad choice...
S1 E11: Who was Eli Washtock? Part 2
June 08, 2020 07:30 - 53 minutesWho killed Eli Washtock? Why would anyone want him dead? We narrow down the list of suspects. Also, we reveal never-before-seen forensic evidence commissioned by Eli Washtock on the Michelle O’Connell case. The report implies that portions of the blood evidence are not consistent with Jeremy Banks' story of what transpired. There was blood where it shouldn't be and also no blood where there should have been blood. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox for allow...
S1 E10: Who was Eli Washtock? part 1
June 01, 2020 07:30 - 48 minutesEli Washtock spent his final days looking into the death of Michelle O’Connell. Who was Eli, and what else was going on in his life? Those close to Eli provide more information regarding the hours and minutes leading up to his murder. We also find out what Eli Washtock was referring to when he told Patty O’Connell that he had bombshell evidence pertaining to her daughter’s case. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body...
S1 E10: Who was Eli Washtock? Part 1
June 01, 2020 07:30 - 49 minutesEli Washtock spent his final days looking into the death of Michelle O’Connell. Who was Eli, and what else was going on in his life? Those close to Eli provide more information regarding the hours and minutes leading up to his murder. We also find out what Eli Washtock was referring to when he told Patty O’Connell that he had bombshell evidence pertaining to her daughter’s case. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body...
S1 E9: Exhumed
May 25, 2020 07:30 - 30 minutesMichelle O'Connell gets exhumed Michelle O’Connell’s body gets exhumed and an independent autopsy rules the manner of death: ‘homicide.’ Despite all this contradictory evidence, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office still considers Michelle’s case a suicide. We look into evidence the authorities have chosen to ignore. New forensic evidence Also, we look at new evidence that is a result of Eli Washtock’s financed investigation. We reveal the never before seen evidence. Special thanks to: Adv...
S1 E8: A New Sheriff
May 18, 2020 07:30 - 36 minutesA new investigation into Michelle O’Connell’s death is underway. How will Jeremy Banks react to the new allegations? Sheriff David Shoar is retiring in 2021, which means there will be a new Sheriff in St Johns County, Florida. And we look at alternative avenues for looking into Eli Washtock’s murder. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body,” during our intro. Her music is available anywhere you can purchase music. If ...