A Look Back: The Kinahan Cartel And The Attempted Purchase Of Military Aircraft From Egypt

Madalina Cojocari, an 11-year-old girl from Cornelius, North Carolina, was last seen publicly on November 21, 2022, when she got off her school bus near her home. Her disappearance was reported on December 15, 2022, by her mother, Diana Cojocari, after several weeks of inquiries from Madalina's school about her absence.Diana Cojocari and her husband, Christopher Palmiter, were both arrested for failing to report Madalina's disappearance in a timely manner. Diana claimed she last saw Madalina on the night of November 23, 2022, but didn't report her missing immediately due to concerns about potential conflict with Palmiter. She stated that Palmiter left for Michigan the next morning and returned on November 26, 2022. Both parents have insisted they do not know Madalina's whereabouts.Investigations revealed that during the period Madalina was missing, Diana took a trip to the mountains of North Carolina and sent a text message suggesting she was with Madalina. There were also possible sightings of Madalina and a man believed to be her relative at various locations, but these have not been confirmed as the last verifiable sighting remains when she got off the school bus on November 21.Diana Cojocari was released from jail in May 2024 after pleading guilty to the charge of failing to report her daughter's disappearance. The search for Madalina continues, with significant efforts from law enforcement agencies including the FBI.In this episode, we head back down to North Carolina to get an update on Madalina Cojocari and her mother Diana, who is now considered a suspect in her disappearance.  (commercial at 7:26)to contact me:[email protected]:Mom of missing Madalina Cojocari, 13, named a suspect in daughter's disappearance a month after being released from jail | The US Sun (the-sun.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Lori Vallow Daybell did not receive the death penalty due to a combination of factors primarily related to the management and timing of evidence disclosures by the prosecution. The defense argued that the prosecution's late submission of thousands of documents and pieces of evidence impeded their ability to adequately prepare for trial. Judge Steven Boyce ruled to remove the death penalty to ensure that Vallow Daybell's constitutional rights were protected, allowing her defense team sufficient time to review the evidence. The judge emphasized that his decision was not to penalize the state but to avoid potential reversible errors that could arise from discovery issues if a death sentence were imposed​.  The implications of this decision might influence Bryan Kohberger's case, as his defense team could leverage similar arguments regarding evidence handling and procedural fairness. Kohberger, charged with the murders of four University of Idaho students, is facing the death penalty. His defense has been actively challenging the prosecution on various procedural grounds, including the handling and disclosure of DNA evidence and other investigative materials​.In this episode, we dive in and take a look at the possibility of Bryan Kohberger avoiding the death penalty due to prosecutorial misconduct.(commercial at 9:31)to contact me:[email protected]:Idaho suspect Bryan Kohberger's team could use same tactic as cult mom Lori Vallow to avoid death penalty if convicted | The US Sun (the-sun.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Mexican drug cartels have increasingly turned to the tobacco industry as a new revenue stream amidst crackdowns on traditional narcotics. One prominent player, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), has been implicated in forcing cigarette vendors in several Mexican states to sell only specific brands, often under threat of violence. This operation, often referred to as the "Tobacco Cartel," employs tactics such as posing as government officials to confiscate non-approved brands and intimidate vendors.The shift to the tobacco market is partly driven by declining revenues from traditional drug markets. Legalization of marijuana in several regions, increased law enforcement pressure on heroin distribution, and the rise of synthetic drugs like fentanyl have squeezed profits from older drug trades, pushing cartels to diversify into areas like tobacco​. Moreover, local production of illegal cigarettes is a new phenomenon in Mexico, with cartels collaborating with local tobacco growers to meet demand, thereby reducing reliance on international smuggling networks​.In this episode, we take a trip south of the border to see how the Cartels are making their move into this market and why it matters to you.(commercial at 7:43)to contact me:[email protected]:From drug trafficking to tobacco: Cigarettes become a new branch of business for Mexican cartels | International | EL PAÍS English (elpais.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

During his trial, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the notorious leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, requested a venue change. His legal team argued that the intense media coverage and public interest in New York City would prevent a fair trial. They contended that potential jurors would likely be biased due to the extensive and negative publicity surrounding Guzmán's case.The defense pointed out that the trial's location in Brooklyn, close to the media hub of New York City, increased the likelihood of prejudice among jurors. They also expressed concerns about security and the logistical challenges of conducting a high-profile trial in such a densely populated area.Despite these arguments, the judge denied the request for a venue change. The court determined that sufficient measures could be taken to ensure an impartial jury and a fair trial. These measures included rigorous jury selection procedures and instructions to jurors to avoid media coverage of the case.In this episode, we take a look at that argument as we dive deep into the El Chapo files.(commercial at 12:00)to contact me:[email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

As our exploration of the dirty corridors of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal operation continues, we are now diving into the deposition that Sarah Ransome gave as part of the lawsuit between Ghislaine Maxwell and Virginia Roberts. (commercial at 8:24)to contact me:[email protected]:DE 701-1 — Sarah Ransome depo - DocumentCloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

As our exploration of the dirty corridors of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal operation continues, we are now diving into the deposition that Sarah Ransome gave as part of the lawsuit between Ghislaine Maxwell and Virginia Roberts. (commercial at 8:15)to contact me:[email protected]:DE 701-1 — Sarah Ransome depo - DocumentCloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

As our exploration of the dirty corridors of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal operation continues, we are now diving into the deposition that Sarah Ransome gave as part of the lawsuit between Ghislaine Maxwell and Virginia Roberts. (commercial at 10:09)to contact me:[email protected]:DE 701-1 — Sarah Ransome depo - DocumentCloudBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode we begin taking a look at the freshly unsealed deposition of Johanna Sjoberg. (commercial at 6:44)to contact me:[email protected]:Microsoft Word - Exhibit 5 (foxnews.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode we begin taking a look at the freshly unsealed deposition of Johanna Sjoberg. (commercial at 11:07)to contact me:[email protected]:Microsoft Word - Exhibit 5 (foxnews.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

In this episode we begin taking a look at the freshly unsealed deposition of Johanna Sjoberg. (commercial at 11:07)to contact me:[email protected]:Microsoft Word - Exhibit 5 (foxnews.com)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.