Chapter 1
Summary
Host M Gon recounts her cousin Alan’s history of erratic behavior, culminating in his 2019 abduction of their five-year-old son from his mother, Priscilla. While Gon secretly aided Priscilla in locating the boy, Alan was eventually arrested for kidnapping but later reached a custody agreement. The family dynamic shattered when Alan was arrested again in 2022 for allegedly hiring a hitman to murder Priscilla, forcing Gon to investigate the shocking betrayal within her extended family.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The elastic family and its history
Introducing Cousin Alan: A shady international character
The first kidnapping: Alan arrives in the US with his son
Priscilla's plea and the family's denial
Becoming a double agent: Helping Priscilla secretly
Alan's arrest for kidnapping and the custody resolution
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The absurdity of Alan's release and shared custody
The camping trip and Alan's dramatic FBI arrest
The shocking revelation: Alan hired a hitman
Conclusion and credits
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