Off Record: Inside a Kratom Wrongful Death Case (with Michael Cowgill)

Guardianship Fraud (Part 1 of 2)

When Julie Belshe arrived at her parents’ Las Vegas house in 2013, they’d vanished. After a desperate weekend of searching, she located them, but their reappearance sparked a deeper mystery. What happened to her parents, and how would Julie bring them back? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Off Record: Cancer Scam Continued

As a follow-up to last week's episode, Patia and Hannah break down the fraud perpetrated by Tony Dia, the father of fallen police officer, Anthony Dia. Patia also tells Hannah about an additional victim of Lisa Titkemeier. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Cancer Scam

When Lisa Titkemeier told her new friend Dee Lynn that she had cancer, Dee sprang into action, raising thousands of dollars to help. But what began as an inspiring story of friendship and community support soon took a dark turn.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Off Record: The ER of Law (with Emily Galvin Almanza)

What is a public defender really up against? Emily Galvin Almanza fought for over 2000 clients in some of America's toughest courts and saw firsthand how even being accused of a crime can derail someone's life. Today, we speak with Emily about her most memorable cases and her new fight to reform the criminal justice system.  Emily's book: The Price of Mercy: Unfair Trials, a Violent System, and a Public Defender's Search for Justice in America  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Off Record: Inside a Kratom Wrongful Death Case (with Michael Cowgill)

Attorney Michael Cowgill joins us to discuss a wrongful death lawsuit involving Kratom, the widely available and largely unregulated substance sold in gas stations across the U.S. At the center of the case is Patrick Coyne, a 39-year-old husband and father, whose death has been attributed to Kratom use. We explore the legal battle, the risks associated with the substance, and the questions surrounding oversight and consumer safety.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.