SOLVED: Jeff German 1
Summary
This episode profiles investigative journalist Jeff German, a Las Vegas veteran known for exposing mob corruption and political scandals. In 2022, German investigated workplace bullying claims against elected official Robert Tellis, leading to Tellis’s electoral defeat and a bitter feud. The story culminates in German’s brutal murder, with evidence quickly pointing to Tellis as the killer. Host Carter Roy sets the stage for the subsequent investigation and trial in this true crime narrative.
Topics discussed
Intro: Crimes of Reddit promo and show overview
Jeff German: Investigative reporter in Las Vegas
Early life and move to Las Vegas Sun
Covering mob, corruption, and the Ted Binion case
Personal life, later career, and podcast work
The 2022 complaint about Robert Tellis
Workplace bullying allegations and secret video
Article publication and Tellis's election loss
Online feud and Jeff German's murder
Ad break: Factor meals
Crime scene investigation and surveillance footage
Identifying the suspect from video evidence
Colleague confirmation and DNA evidence
Outro, credits, and final ads
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