To Thine Own Self Do Crime
Summary
Hosts Elizabeth and Zarin discuss a 19-year-old who faked a kidnapping to avoid work, inventing a tale about his father’s buried gold. They then recount the bizarre case of Officer John Michael Goulart Jr., who claimed he was shot by an unknown assailant while on patrol. The episode explores these absurd crimes, highlighting the ridiculous lengths people go to for attention or to escape responsibilities.
Topics discussed
Intro and sponsor ads
Listener email about a Taco Bell at Stonehenge
Discussion on keeping lottery winnings secret
The fake abduction of Brandon Souls in Coolidge, AZ
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Police debunk Brandon's story and his confession
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Officer Goulart shoots himself and lies about an ambush
Discussion on bad decisions and Sunday liquor laws
Listener mail, credits, and final ads
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