S5 E6: The Barefoot Bandit

Hundreds of cancer patients experienced treatment failures. Several doctors couldn't figure out why. Cancer is unpredictable, but certain aspects of it aren't. A common factor was eventually found in an unsuspecting place. Music:Swelling - Night IIThis work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:The Toxic Pharmacist - The New York TimesThousands Of Diluted Drug Doses - CBS NewsKansas City Pharmacist Who Diluted Cancer Meds Is Getting Out Of Prison Early | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPRDid drugmaker know about pharmacist's tampering? | Deseret NewsJudge denies early release for ex-pharmacist Robert Courtney | Kansas City StarRobert Courtney, former pharmacist convicted of diluting medications, released from prison | Health | WPSD Local 6Pharmacist Risks Patients’ Lives “For Greed” - PMCPharmacist held without bailDILUTED: A documentary on the release of convicted pharmacist Robert CourtneyUnited States of America, Appellee, v. Robert Ray Courtney, Appellant, 362 F.3d 497 (8th Cir. 2004) :: JustiaKansas City Pharmacist Who Diluted Cancer Meds Is Getting Out Of Prison Early | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPRDrug-Diluting Pharmacist Gets 30 Years - CBS NewsSep 09, 2001, page 12 - The Kansas City Star at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™Feb 27, 2002, page 2 - USA Today at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™Jul 15, 2020, page A3 - The Kansas City Star at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™

In 1980, an unknown runner shocked the world by winning the Boston Marathon. But within hours, the story began to unravel. This episode tells the unbelievable rise and fall of Rosie Ruiz and the lie that couldn’t outrun the truth.Music:Swelling - Night IIThis work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:Boston Marathon History: How Fake Winner Rosie Ruiz Got Caught in 1980Rosie Ruiz fakes Boston Marathon win | April 21, 1980 | HISTORYRosie Ruiz Steals Boston MarathonRosie Ruiz, Who Faked Victory in Boston Marathon, Dies at 66 - The New York TimesRemembering when Rosie Ruiz stole the Boston Marathon from a Canadian | CBC SportsRosie Ruiz, The Woman Who Rode The Green Line To Boston Marathon Infamy | GBH'Pulling a Rosie': The legacy of Boston's most controversial marathon runnerRosie Ruiz, Infamous Boston Marathon Cheater, Dies at 66 - Runner's WorldRosie Ruiz Boston Marathon Scandal: Faking a WinRosie Ruiz, who was stripped of 1980 Boston Marathon title, dies at 66History - Boston Athletic AssociationHistory of the Boston Marathon | Boston USA2026 Course MapBoston Marathon Course Map  - The Running ChannelBoston Marathon Route - Boston Marathon Course 2026

Diederik Stapel had come to be known as one of the best researchers in the field of Psychology. His studies made sense, explained cultural behavior and beliefs, and taught people more about how the human mind works. For example, his popular expiriment that somewhat ironically showed that those with power are more likely to be dishonest...Music:Swelling - Night IIThis work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:SourcesFlawed Science: The fraudulent research practices of social psychologist Diederik StapelLevelt: fraud detected in 55 publications - Univers magazineInterim report regarding the breach of scientific integrity committed by Prof. D.A. StapelDiederik Stapel now has 58 retractions – Retraction WatchDiederik Stapel’s Audacious Academic Fraud - The New York Times(PDF) Changes in publication culture and the Stapel fraud caseFraud Magazine ArticlePsychologist admits faking data in dozens of studies | New ScientistMassive Fraud Uncovered in Work by Social Psychologist | Scientific AmericanNoted Dutch Psychologist, Stapel, Accused of Research Fraud - The New York TimesFeb 01, 2017, page A26 - The Guardian at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™Nov 04, 2011, page B10 - Guelph Mercury at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™Nov 04, 2011, page 2 - The Des Moines Register at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™

Rose Marks and family had a blossoming business. They helped people with deep problems... loss, heartache, money, evil, darkness. They always knew just what to do to fix someone's situation. That is, until people started to notice that it all followed the same exact script. Music:Swelling - Night IIThis work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:Former clients testify against ‘psychic’ accused of $25 million fraud – Sun SentinelImprisoned S. Fla. ‘psychic’ who defrauded millions from clients goes after her trial lawyer in appeal – Sun Sentinel‘Psychic’ who fleeced millions from clients sentenced to 10 years in prison – Sun SentinelPsychic accused in $25 million fraud says she is portrayed ‘as some kind of monster’ – Sun SentinelPsychic fraud trial starts Monday, pits fortune teller against former clients – Sun SentinelDefense: Psychic’s clients made up story to get money back – Sun Sentinel8 Charged In Alleged $40M Fortune-Telling Scam - CBS MiamiUSDOJ: US Attorney's Office - Southern District of FloridaRomance novelist Deveraux testifies in $25 million fraud trial against alleged psychicTrial Begins for Fla. Fortune Teller Accused of $25 Million Fraud - ABC NewsUSA v. Rose Marks, No. 14-10928 (11th Cir. 2015) :: JustiaUnited States v. Rose Marks, 14-10928 – CourtListener.comSuperseding Indictment

They say that doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is foolish... and maybe that's true. But it did work for a time as the Barefoot Bandit swept through various states stealing cars, planes, and boats. The bandit turned out to be an unlikely suspect who ended up with a Robin Hood-esque reputation. Music:Swelling - Night IIThis work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:True Crime: The Barefoot Bandit - HistoryLink.orgColton Harris-Moore: The Barefoot Bandit – The ClarionFederal Bureau of Investigation Crime Alert - Colton A. Harris-MooreColton Harris-Moore Psychiatric Evaluation | DocumentCloudTeen burglar's mom: 'I hope he stole those planes' | KATU.com - Portland News, Sports, Traffic Weather and Breaking News - Portland, Oregon | Local & Regional'Barefoot Bandit' Leaves Note, $100 At Raymond Vet Clinic - News Story - KIRO SeattlePossible sighting of 'barefoot bandit' reported in Bahamas - CNN.com‘Barefoot Bandit’ forced to quit Washington state flight school fundraiser: ‘I feel like my dream has been crushed’ – New York Daily NewsColton Harris-Moore AKA "The Barefoot Bandit" Sentenced | DOT OIGFBI — Camano Island Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Multi-State Crime Spree"Barefoot Bandit" Colton Harris-Moore gets movie deal, but his mom doesn't like it - CBS News

The internet can be an interesting place. It can also be frustrating and scary. We all know what spam is - and not the kind that comes in a can. The annoying, cluttering ads in our email box. We also know about adware and malware. But have you ever wondered where it all started? Music:Swelling - Night IIThis work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:The decade-long quest to stop “Spamford” Wallace - Ars TechnicaExiled Spam King's Go-Go Life | WIREDUSCOURTS-cand-5_09-cv-00798-5.pdfNorthern District of California | Sanford “Spam King” Wallace Sentenced To Two And A Half Years In Custody For Spamming Facebook Users | United States Department of Justicehttps://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/file/867141/downloadConcentric Network v. WallaceFTC Cracks down On Spyware OperationOrder of Default Judgment, Permanent Injunction, and Other Equitable Relief Against Sanford Wallace and SmartBot.Net, Inc.MySpace sues 'Spam King' over fake profiles - Los Angeles TimesDocs.google.com/document/d/1CSHYHwZoLGFk7dzj6tKbmJaO3SE4bGTSAvcSdtu-15w/edit?tab=t.0'Spam King' Sanford Wallace Sentenced to 2½ Years for Facebook SchemeNorthern District of California | Sanford “Spam King” Wallace Sentenced To Two And A Half Years In Custody For Spamming Facebook Users | United States Department of JusticeCompuServe Incorporated v. Cyber Promotions, Inc. and Sanford Wallace - Internet Library of Law and Court DecisionsFacebook 'Spam King' Faces 3 Years in Prison | TIME

Art. Jewels. Money. These are the usual items taken during a heist. This time though, the perpetrators had something else in mind entirely. Something literally sweeter than any jewel could ever be. Music:Swelling - Night IIThis work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:Quebec: Maple syrup's strategic reserve - The Globe and MailWith burner phones and $200K in hidden cash, plot to steal maple syrup had look of a major drug deal | National PostSweet revenge for Quebec maple syrup producers: Thief gets five years for role in $18.7 million heist | National PostThe great Canadian maple syrup heist | History 101Quebec's $18.7 million maple syrup heist is getting the small screen treatment it deserves | CBC ArtsCanada’s ‘maple syrup heist’ thief must repay millions for sweet stolen goods | Canada | The GuardianGreat Canadian Maple Syrup Heist | The Canadian EncyclopediaThe Real Canadian Maple Syrup Heist Behind Prime's The Sticky | TIMEArrests Made in Maple Syrup Theft From Quebec Warehouse - The New York TimesHow Canada’s Famous Maple Syrup Heist Became a Delicious Dark Comedy - WSJThe Sticky: The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist the new Margo Martindale crime series is based on, explained - ABC NewsRingleader Of ‘Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist’ Ordered To Pay Multi-Million Dollar FineIs ‘The Sticky’ Based On A True Story? Inside Real Maple Syrup HeistVallieres 2022Supreme Court of Canada | 39162R. v. Vallières - SCC Cases

Rudy Kurniawan knew wine. He was THE wine guy. He could tell you anything about any bottle, especially those he sold at auction. The rarest. The finest. Also... the fakest. Music:Swelling - Night IIThis work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Sources:The great wine fraud | Wine | The GuardianRudy Kurniawan, Château SuckerThe Wine Gourd: Some (new) notes on Rudy Kurniawan and his activitiesWine Enthusiasthttps://medium.com/buzz-books-by-publishers-lunch/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-greatest-wine-forger-9afd1f075eee?Wine Forger Who Duped Hollywood Producers and California Billionaires Strikes Back - LAmagSouthern District of New York | Prominent Wine Dealer Rudy Kurniawan Sentenced In Manhattan Federal Court To 10 Years In Prison For Selling Millions Of Dollars Of Counterfeit Wine | United States Department of JusticeThe Man Who Duped Millionaires Into Paying Big Bucks For Fake Wine : The Salt : NPRThe Wine Gourd: Some (new) notes on Rudy Kurniawan and his activitiesHow Rudy Kurniawan Fooled the Wine World | Wine EnthusiastArchived: ICE removes Indonesian man convicted of fraud tied to international counterfeit wine scam | ICERudy Kurniawan is Free and (maybe) Back to Business | AuthenaRare Wine Dealer Sentenced in Counterfeiting Scheme — FBIRudy Kurniawan and the Largest Known “Wine” Fraud in History | Vanity Fair

One very small town. One large group of religious outsiders. One relentless leader. And one massive, years long battle for who would remain in control.What began as general discomfort with new and unknown people moving close to town somehow ended up involving fake lives, a mass poisoning, and assasination attempts. This is part two of Rajneeshpuram. Music by:Swelling"Night II"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sources:Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh FBI File - obtained through ScribdDocumentary: Wild Wild Country - NetflixJane Stork - Breaking the Spell - Pan Macmillan Australia - 2009A Passage to AmericaOsho NewsReports and memoranda on the Rajneeshpuram: Rumor Control, bussing in of Homeless, other events of 1984 · Rajneeshpuram · heritageReports and memoranda on the Rajneeshpuram: Dissolution of the commune in August to September, 1985 · Rajneeshpuram · heritageOral History, Tape 50, Side 1 · Rajneeshpuram · heritageLetter to Governor Atiyeh opposing the Rajneesh community · Rajneeshpuram · heritageBending towards justice - Indian Express25 years after Rajneeshee commune collapsed, truth spills out -- Part 1 of 5 | OregonLive.comRajneesh movement | History, Beliefs, & Facts | BritannicaGURU'S COMMUNE ROILED AS KEY LEADER DEPARTS - NYTimes.comhttps://www.osho.com/‘Raped 50 times’: A UK woman’s shocking story of child sex abuse at Osho ashramsWoman leaves 'sex cult' 40 years after being sterilised - Daily StarSurvivor of infamous Osho cult speaks on sexual abuse she endured from age 10Osho: British woman reveals harrowing childhood abuse in Osho’s 'sex cult' - Times of IndiaJul 13, 1985, page 18 - The Oregonian at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™Nov 15, 1985, page 49 - The Oregonian at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™Jul 01, 1985, page 6 - The Oregonian at Newspapers.com™L.A. Resident Gets 20 Years for '83 Bombing of Hotel Rajneesh - Los Angeles TimesLetter to the Oregon Director of Immigration and Naturalization opposing the residency of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh · Rajneeshpuram · heritageRajneeshees in Oregon: An untold historyRead The Oregonian’s original 20-part investigative series on Rajneeshees - oregonlive.comChildren of the Cult review — an incendiary story of neglect, abuse and rape

One very small town. One large group of religious outsiders. One relentless leader. And one massive, years long battle for who would remain in control.What began as general discomfort with new and unknown people moving close to town somehow ended up involving fake lives, a mass poisoning, and assasination attempts. This is part one of Rajneeshpuram. Music by:Swelling"Night II"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sources:Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh FBI File - obtained through ScribdDocumentary: Wild Wild Country - NetflixJane Stork - Breaking the Spell - Pan Macmillan Australia - 2009A Passage to AmericaOsho NewsReports and memoranda on the Rajneeshpuram: Rumor Control, bussing in of Homeless, other events of 1984 · Rajneeshpuram · heritageReports and memoranda on the Rajneeshpuram: Dissolution of the commune in August to September, 1985 · Rajneeshpuram · heritageOral History, Tape 50, Side 1 · Rajneeshpuram · heritageLetter to Governor Atiyeh opposing the Rajneesh community · Rajneeshpuram · heritageBending towards justice - Indian Express25 years after Rajneeshee commune collapsed, truth spills out -- Part 1 of 5 | OregonLive.comRajneesh movement | History, Beliefs, & Facts | BritannicaGURU'S COMMUNE ROILED AS KEY LEADER DEPARTS - NYTimes.comhttps://www.osho.com/‘Raped 50 times’: A UK woman’s shocking story of child sex abuse at Osho ashramsWoman leaves 'sex cult' 40 years after being sterilised - Daily StarSurvivor of infamous Osho cult speaks on sexual abuse she endured from age 10Osho: British woman reveals harrowing childhood abuse in Osho’s 'sex cult' - Times of IndiaJul 13, 1985, page 18 - The Oregonian at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™Nov 15, 1985, page 49 - The Oregonian at Newspapers.com™ - Newspapers.com™Jul 01, 1985, page 6 - The Oregonian at Newspapers.com™L.A. Resident Gets 20 Years for '83 Bombing of Hotel Rajneesh - Los Angeles TimesLetter to the Oregon Director of Immigration and Naturalization opposing the residency of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh · Rajneeshpuram · heritageRajneeshees in Oregon: An untold historyRead The Oregonian’s original 20-part investigative series on Rajneeshees - oregonlive.comChildren of the Cult review — an incendiary story of neglect, abuse and rape