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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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Steve Buscemi Got Stabbed and Justin Long Got Kidnapped Apr 09, 2025

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Steve Buscemi got stabbed in a bar fight, and Justin Long got kidnapped by some locals.

He Tried To Overthrow the Government - The Matthew Huttle story Apr 08, 2025

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The Matthew Huttle case involves an Indiana man who participated in the US Capitol incident alongside his uncle, Dale Huttle. Matthew entered the building, recording videos during the breach, and was later arrested and sentenced to six months in federal prison.

The Million Dollar Fake Company - The Ray Trapani / Centra Tech story Apr 07, 2025

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The Ray Trapani case centers around the fraudulent cryptocurrency startup Centra Tech, which he co-founded alongside Sohrab Sharma and Robert Farkas. In 2017, the trio launched a fake ICO (Initial Coin Offering), ultimately scamming investors out of over $25 million. Their scheme gained credibility after being promoted by celebrities like Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled, both of whom were later fined by the SEC.

She Scammed Professional Athletes For Millions - The Peggy Fulford story Apr 06, 2025

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The Peggy Fulford case involves a con artist who posed as a wealthy financial advisor and defrauded professional athletes out of millions of dollars. She convinced clients—including NBA player Travis Best and Dennis Rodman and NFL star Ricky Williams—to let her manage their finances, falsely claiming to be a Harvard-educated financial expert. In reality, she had no formal financial training and used their money to fund her luxurious lifestyle, including private jets, mansions, and designer goods. In 2018, she was sentenced to 10 years in prison for wire fraud and money laundering.

Instagram Model Starts a Cult - The Kat Torres story Apr 05, 2025

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Kat Torres, born Katiuscia Torres Soares, is a Brazilian former model and social media influencer who was convicted in July 2024. Initially gaining attention for her modeling career and association with celebrities, including a rumored connection with Leonardo DiCaprio, Torres later rebranded herself as a wellness guru and spiritual life coach. She manipulated young women by enticing them with promises of a better life and personal development opportunities, only to subject them to forced labor.

He Pretended To Be a Teenager - The Frederic Bourdin story Apr 03, 2025

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The Frédéric Bourdin case is a bizarre and unsettling tale of identity deception, where Bourdin, a French con artist, became infamous for impersonating missing children, including a high-profile case in Texas in 1997. He posed as Nicholas Barclay, a missing American teenager, despite obvious physical differences and a French accent, and even managed to convince the boy’s family. Bourdin was eventually exposed and arrested.

The Downfall of the Silk Road - The Ross Ulbricht story Apr 02, 2025

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The Ross Ulbricht case centers on the creator of the Silk Road, an infamous dark web marketplace used for buying and selling illegal goods. Operating under the alias “Dread Pirate Roberts,” Ulbricht was arrested in 2013 and later convicted on charges including money laundering, computer hacking.

One of The Biggest Mass Murders in US History - The Happy Land Fire Apr 01, 2025

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The Happy Land fire case refers to a tragedy that occurred on March 25, 1990, at an illegal social club in the Bronx, New York, unaliving 87 people. The incident was set by Julio González, who had been thrown out of the club after an argument with his ex-girlfriend.Insane. 😳

These Nuns Are Shady Mar 31, 2025

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Mary Margaret Kreuper, an 80-year-old retired nun, served as the principal of St. James Catholic School in Torrance, California, for 28 years. During her tenure, she embezzled funds from the school. Kreuper diverted tuition fees and charitable donations into secret accounts she controlled, using the funds to finance personal expenses, including trips to Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe. To conceal her actions, Kreuper falsified financial reports and instructed school employees to alter and destroy records during audits.

TikTok Star Gets Arrested - The DigitalPrincxss story Mar 30, 2025

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The Digitalprincxss case involves TikTok and Twitch creator Marrissa Cloutier, who was arrested in August 2021 in Florida and charged with neglect. Authorities discovered that she had left her young one alone at home while she went out, leading to her arrest. The charges were later dropped.

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