Opening statements rock the courtroom as federal prosecutors accuse Sean “Diddy” Combs of running a decades-long criminal enterprise built on violence, sex trafficking, and power. The defense hits back hard, painting it all as a toxic relationship, not a RICO case. Then Cassie Ventura takes the stand, and everything changes. Her voice may be quiet. Her story is not. Subscribe to The Rise & Fall of Diddy: The Federal Trial, exclusively and ad-free, right now on Wondery+. Start your free trial...
Jun 17, 2025•10 min
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 Apple Podcast Research by Haley Gray Research Theme music by Ruby Rose Fox Edited by Puneeth Shenoy wit...
Feb 21, 2025•36 min•Season 5Ep. 6
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 Conduct, we dig into the missing witness’s story, the role of deception, and the unanswered questions tha...
Feb 14, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 5
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 Vegas doesn’t want to talk about. 🎧Binge the entire season now on Patreon or Apple Podcast Research ...
Feb 07, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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 questioning the official ruling of his death as an accident. 🎧Binge the entire season now on Patreo...
Jan 31, 2025•23 min•Season 5Ep. 3
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 or Apple Podcast Research by Haley Gray Research Theme music by Ruby Rose Fox Edited by Puneeth She...
Jan 24, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 2
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. Criminal Conduct Season 5 unravels a story of corruption, crime, and one man’s fight for justice. 🎧Bing...
Jan 17, 2025•32 min•Season 5Ep. 1
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. Criminal Conduct Season 5 unravels a story of corruption, crime, and one man’s fight for justice. CRIMIN...
Jan 14, 2025•3 min
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 seeking truth has evolved over the years. The episode uncovers the mystery surrounding Ida's death, ...
Jan 19, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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 unique case study: Could his violent acts be a cover-up for his fraudulent activities? We examine h...
Jan 18, 2024•15 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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 unthinkable acts of betrayal against his country, becoming known as the most damaging spy in FBI his...
Nov 17, 2023•45 min
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 Miranda. The newly released movie Miranda’s Victim delves into the underlying rape case and the victim ...
Nov 17, 2023•20 min
🎙️ 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 vi...
Nov 17, 2023•27 min
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 06, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2023•22 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 08, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 01, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 3
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/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 2
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985 Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Aug 11, 2023•8 min
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2022•17 min
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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 18, 2022•40 min
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. But instead, what he said next revealed his true motivation. Follow us on social media: Twitter Faceb...
May 13, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Why 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 liste...
Apr 29, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 6
William 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 podca...
Apr 15, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Before 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 the w...
Apr 01, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 4
An 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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 3
