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The Opportunist — True Crime
The Opportunist

The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister simply by being opportunistic. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a cult leader, or a scammer? Instead of portraying criminals as distinctly “other,” we explore our similarities and reveal the dark potential lurking inside of all of us. The Opportunist will launch with an episodic series on Sherry Shriner, a midwest mom and life-long churchgoer turned internet cult leader. Hosted by Hannah Smith, the series follows Sherry as she gains thousands of followers online by promoting her own religion (a blend of biblical doomsday predictions and popular alien/reptilian conspiracy theories) and profits on selling spiritual weapons that defeat aliens and demons. As she rises to the status of infallible goddess, she leaves a trail of death and destruction in her wake. We speak with family & friends of deceased cult members, prosecutors, police officers, a high profile cult expert and more. Through thought-provoking interviews and investigative reporting, The Opportunist invites the listener along with us on a thrilling journey of discovery.

Latest Episodes:

S1 / E9 SHERRY SHRINER Epilogue: A New Queen Apr 06, 2021

In the Sherry Shriner epilogue we talk about the history of orgone, update you on the current status of the Orgone Warriors, and reveal more information about Sherry’s death. We also bring you a brand new interview with a former Orgone Warrior.

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S1 / E8 SHERRY SHRINER Part 8 of 8: Day of Reckoning Mar 30, 2021

Sherry goes viral after Stephen’s death. Meanwhile, Barbara is charged and tried for murder.

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S1 / E7 SHERRY SHRINER Part 7 of 8: The Lion and The Lamb Mar 23, 2021

Angered by his exile, Stephen becomes obsessed with taking Sherry down. A distressing night fighting with Orgone Warriors online ends with his death.

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S1 / E6 SHERRY SHRINER Part 6 of 8: Unraveling Mar 16, 2021

Shortly after Barbara Rogers and Stephen Mineo start dating, Sherry Shriner declares Barbara to be a witch. Stephen is thrown into a state of distress when Sherry makes him choose between Barbara and the Orgone Warriors.

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S1 / E5 SHERRY SHRINER Part 5 of 8: A Warrior Betrayed Mar 09, 2021

Sherry, increasingly paranoid and power hungry, turns on her inner circle.

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S1 / E4 SHERRY SHRINER Part 4 of 8: Building an Army Mar 02, 2021

Sherry, after being rejected from several ministry groups, realizes she can gain more followers through the internet. She also becomes friends with Stephen Mineo.

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S1 / E3 SHERRY SHRINER Part 3 of 8: Decoding the End of the World Feb 23, 2021

In the aftermath of Kelly’s death, Sherry sees an opportunity to promote her ministry and she predicts the end of the world by decoding messages in the bible.

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S1 / E2 SHERRY SHRINER Part 2 of 8: The Elect Feb 16, 2021

After a member of Sherry Shriner’s cult dies, her friends and family recount how she went from a well-rounded young woman to a dedicated follower obsessed with the end of the world.

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S1 / E1 SHERRY SHRINER Part 1 of 8: Internet Prophet Feb 16, 2021

When Barbara Rogers murdered her boyfriend Stephen Mineo, it looked like a domestic dispute gone wrong, until investigators learned they were both involved in an internet doomsday cult led by Sherry Shriner.

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