Criminal Conduct

As Criminal Conduct Season 5 comes to a close, we examine the unanswered questions surrounding Buffalo Jim Barrier’s death. From the missing Rolls Royce to contradictory toxicology reports and Lisa’s elusive story, this episode leaves no stone unturned. Could his death have been staged to look like an accident? Or were key clues deliberately ignored? 🎧Binge the entire season now on Patreon or App...

Lisa was the last person to see Buffalo Jim alive, but her police interview only raised more questions than answers. From inconsistencies about their relationship to her murky account of what happened in the Motel 6 that night, her testimony leaves a trail of red flags. Could Lisa hold the key to solving the mystery of Buffalo Jim’s death? Or is she hiding something? In Episode 5 of Criminal Condu...

When Buffalo Jim Barrier was found dead in a Motel 6, the scene raised more questions than answers. A mysterious phone call announced his death hours before it was confirmed, his Rolls Royce went missing and reappeared, and the woman last seen with him vanished. In this episode of Criminal Conduct, we piece together the events leading up to his untimely death and investigate the secrets that Las V...

When Buffalo Jim Barrier checked into Room 105 of a Motel 6 on Boulder Highway, it marked the start of a series of unanswered questions and troubling discoveries. Days after his longtime rival Rick Rizzolo’s release from house arrest, the larger-than-life Las Vegas icon was found dead. A clean room, missing cash, suspicious substances, and strange witness accounts have left his family and friends...

Buffalo Jim wasn’t just a mechanic—he was a larger-than-life character in Sin City, known for his wrestling school and colorful personality. But his life took a turn when his neighbor, Rizzolo, demanded that he vacate his shop so the strip club could expand. What started as a property dispute quickly escalated into lawsuits, harassment, and property damage. 🎧Binge the entire season now on Patreon...

Buffalo Jim Barrier was a wrestling promoter, mechanic, and Las Vegas icon. He faced off against Rick Rizzolo, a powerful strip club owner with alleged mob ties. Their feud lasted decades. Days after Rizzolo’s release from house release, Buffalo Jim was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a motel room. Evidence is missing, and there are anonymous threats. Questions remain unanswered. Crim...

Buffalo Jim Barrier was a wrestling promoter, mechanic, and Las Vegas icon. He faced off against Rick Rizzolo, a powerful strip club owner with alleged mob ties. Their feud lasted decades. Days after Rizzolo’s release from house release, Buffalo Jim was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a motel room. Evidence is missing, and there are anonymous threats. Questions remain unanswered. Crim...

In 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...

Alex 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...

In 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...

🎙️ 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...

Because 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 Mir...

We 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

Gaege 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

Special 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

Carbondale 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

In 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

The 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 abo...

A 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

In 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...

A 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 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 Podc...

John 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

John 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

William 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....