Natural Selection: Scott v. Wild Bill

Journalist Nick Foster, whose book “The Jolly Roger Social Club” is the ultimate account of William Dathan Holbert’s reign of terror in Bocas del Toro, Panama.  In this exclusive interview, Foster speaks openly about how he discovered this story, and how he hopes his reporting helps to honor the memories of Holbert’s victims.  For more: * Details on the show or Treefort: http://naturalselection.fm/ [http://naturalselection.fm/] * To follow Candice: https://www.instagram.com/candicedelong00 [https://www.instagram.com/candicedelong00] For ad sales inquiries, please contact: partnerships@glassboxmedia.com [partnerships@glassboxmedia.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Our host Candice DeLong joined “Natural Selection: Scott Versus Wild Bill” producers, Lisa Ammerman and Chris Goldberg, as well as Scott McAda himself for a fascinating and very candid panel discussion at this year’s CrimeCon in Nashville [https://www.crimecon.com/].  This was the first time Scott McAda ever spoke publicly about what happened to him and exactly how he was able to survive Wild Bill.  For more: * Details on the show or Treefort: http://naturalselection.fm/ [http://naturalselection.fm/] * To follow Candice: https://www.instagram.com/candicedelong00 [https://www.instagram.com/candicedelong00] For ad sales inquiries, please contact: partnerships@glassboxmedia.com [partnerships@glassboxmedia.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Scott McAda’s frantic effort to save himself from decades in a Panamanian prison – based solely on the accusations of avowed serial killer William “Wild Bill” Holbert – seems like a success. Scott stumbles on a piece of evidence that should finally vindicate him in his exhausting struggle with Wild Bill. Is Scott finally going to be exonerated? Will Scott’s version of this saga finally be believed, or will the con man turned serial killer have the last word? For more: * Details on the show or Treefort: http://naturalselection.fm/ [http://naturalselection.fm/] * To follow Candice: https://www.instagram.com/candicedelong00 [https://www.instagram.com/candicedelong00] For ad sales inquiries, please contact: partnerships@glassboxmedia.com [partnerships@glassboxmedia.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Wealthy retiree Scott McAda is feeling desperate after his courtroom showdown with serial killer William “Wild Bill” Holbert goes horribly awry. In Scott’s mind, he has only two options left: petition for a rare second courtroom faceoff, or flee Panama for the States with his wife aboard their boat. Both options are extremely risky and neither definitively proves his innocence. Can Scott finally win a legal round in his epic battle with Wild Bill? Is it too late for Scott to find the one bit of irrefutable evidence that can give him back his life?  For more: * Details on the show or Treefort: http://naturalselection.fm/ [http://naturalselection.fm/] * To follow Candice: https://www.instagram.com/candicedelong00 [https://www.instagram.com/candicedelong00] For ad sales inquiries, please contact: partnerships@glassboxmedia.com [partnerships@glassboxmedia.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The stakes are high for Scott McAda as he faces off against William “Wild Bill” Holbert in a Panamanian courtroom. The wealthy retiree is confident that his meticulous preparation will bring him justice and reveal he is telling the truth, not the avowed murderer in shackles sitting across the table. But, once again, Scott underestimates his nemesis – as the serial killer lobs a new accusation at him. The latest claim from Wild Bill leaves Scott reeling, with his entire defense seemingly shattered, Scott fears he is out of options in the quest to clear his name. Scott remains under country arrest in Panama, but his big boat is quite capable of getting the McAda's back to the States, should they choose to flee. For more: * Details on the show or Treefort: http://naturalselection.fm/ [http://naturalselection.fm/] * To follow Candice: https://www.instagram.com/candicedelong00 [https://www.instagram.com/candicedelong00] For ad sales inquiries, please contact: partnerships@glassboxmedia.com [partnerships@glassboxmedia.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]