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Ray William Johnson: True Story Podcast

The Official Podcast of Ray William Johnson, storyteller and comedian. Tune in for the best stories of True Crime and Pop Culture.

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This Youtube Family Vlog Channel Abandoned Their Kid - The Stauffer Family story May 17, 2025

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YouTubers Myka and James Stauffer faced widespread backlash after announcing they had "rehomed" their adopted son, Huxley, a child with autism from China who had featured prominently in their videos. The couple cited being unprepared for the extent of Huxley's special needs, despite earlier expressing confidence in handling such challenges. Critics accused them of exploiting Huxley for content and then giving him away when his needs became too challenging. The controversy led to the deletion of their family channel and Myka's retreat from social media.

The Dumbest Murder Ever - The James Duncan story May 15, 2025

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In 1983 James Duncan was fatally shot during a domestic altercation at his home in rural Fayette County, West Virginia. The incident occurred after a heated argument with his wife, Cleo, and her son, Jerry Raines.

What REALLY Happened To Matthew Perry? May 14, 2025

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In October 2023, actor Matthew Perry died from the acute effects of drugs, with contributing factors including drowning, coronary artery disease, and the effects of buprenorphine. Investigations revealed that Perry's live-in assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, had been administering ketamine injections to him multiple times daily in the days leading up to his death, despite lacking medical training. Iwamasa, along with two doctors—Dr. Mark Chavez and Dr. Salvador Plasencia—and two others, were charged in connection with Perry's death.

The Biggest College Admissions Scandal In History - The Rick Singer / Aunt Becky story May 13, 2025

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Actress Lori Loughlin—best known as "Aunt Becky" from Full House—and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, became central figures in the "Operation Varsity Blues" college admissions scandal. They paid to have their two daughters fraudulently admitted to the University of Southern California as rowing recruits, despite neither participating in the sport. Initially pleading not guilty, the couple later accepted plea deals in 2020

The Famous Fraud Doctor - The Dr. Paolo story May 12, 2025

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Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, once celebrated as a pioneer in regenerative medicine for his work on synthetic windpipe transplants, became embroiled in a major medical scandal after it was revealed that his experimental surgeries lacked sufficient scientific backing and resulted in the deaths of multiple patients. Employed by Sweden's prestigious Karolinska Institute, Macchiarini performed unproven procedures on at least 20 patients across several countries, with many suffering severe complications or dying as a result. Investigations uncovered that he had falsified parts of his résumé and misrepresented the success of his surgeries.

This HUGE Olympics Scandal - The Ryan Lochte story May 11, 2025

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During the 2016 Rio Olympics, U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte falsely claimed that he and three teammates were robbed by men posing as police officers. In reality, surveillance footage later revealed that the group had vandalized a gas station bathroom and were confronted by security guards, leading to a payment for damages rather than an armed robbery.#truecrime #truestory #riodejaneiro #raywilliamjohnson

The Story of Bumfights May 10, 2025

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Bumfights was a controversial video series from the early 2000s that showcased homeless individuals engaging in fights and performing dangerous stunts in exchange for money, alcohol, or other incentives. The series was produced by Ryen McPherson, Zachary Bubeck, Daniel J. Tanner, and Michael Slyman under the label Indecline Films.The birth of crappy mean-spirited prank videos.

The Hollywood Sex Cult May 08, 2025

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Allison Mack, formerly known for her role as Chloe Sullivan on the television series Smallville, became a central figure in the NXIVM scandal—a case involving a self-proclaimed self-help organization that was later exposed as a coercive cult.
Mack joined NXIVM in 2006, an organization led by Keith Raniere. Within NXIVM, she rose to a high-ranking position and was instrumental in establishing a secret subgroup called DOS. This subgroup operated under a master-slave hierarchy, where women were recruited under the guise of female empowerment but were subjected to branding, forced labor, and exploitation.

The TikTok Killer - The Mohamed El-Addoud story May 07, 2025

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Mohamed El-Abboud, a 28-year-old delivery driver, was convicted alongside 25-year-old chef Kusai Al-Jundi for the 2021 murder of 71-year-old businesswoman Louise Kam in north London.

The Snoop Dogg / Peanut Butter Jelly Time Hostage Situation May 06, 2025

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Jermaine Fuller, the brother-in-law of rapper Snoop Dogg, was involved in a tragic incident in Las Vegas in August 2002.
On the night of August 12, 2002, Las Vegas police responded to reports of gunfire near Maryland Parkway and Reno Avenue. An officer approached Fuller, leading to a confrontation during which Fuller allegedly shot the officer in the head and chest. The officer survived, thanks in part to his bulletproof vest. Another officer was also fired upon but was not injured. Following the shootings, Fuller fled to a nearby apartment complex, forcibly entered a unit, and took hostages. The hostages managed to escape unharmed.

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