Criminal Conduct
Criminal Conduct is an investigative true-crime podcast hosted by John Taylor and Javier Leiva. Each season digs into a different case, from the suspicious death of Michelle O'Connell to a corrupt Kentucky constable. Later seasons cover serial killer William 'Wild Bill' Holbert, the death of Pravin Varughese, and the life and death of Buffalo Jim Barrier. The hosts pick up unresolved investigations and bring new scrutiny to old cases.
Episodes
S5 E6: The Final Chapter
As Criminal Conduct Season 5 comes to a close, we examine the unanswered questions surrounding Buffalo Jim Barrier’s death. From the missing Rolls Royce to contradictory toxicology reports and Lisa’s elusive story, this episode leaves no stone unturned. Could his death have been staged to look like an accident? Or were key clues deliberately ignored?
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S5 E5: The Missing Witness
Lisa was the last person to see Buffalo Jim alive, but her police interview only raised more questions than answers. From inconsistencies about their relationship to her murky account of what happened in the Motel 6 that night, her testimony leaves a trail of red flags. Could Lisa hold the key to solving the mystery of Buffalo Jim’s death? Or is she hiding something? In Episode 5 of Criminal Condu
S5 E4: Nothing to See Here
When Buffalo Jim Barrier was found dead in a Motel 6, the scene raised more questions than answers. A mysterious phone call announced his death hours before it was confirmed, his Rolls Royce went missing and reappeared, and the woman last seen with him vanished. In this episode of Criminal Conduct, we piece together the events leading up to his untimely death and investigate the secrets that Las V
S5 E3: Motel 6
When Buffalo Jim Barrier checked into Room 105 of a Motel 6 on Boulder Highway, it marked the start of a series of unanswered questions and troubling discoveries. Days after his longtime rival Rick Rizzolo’s release from house arrest, the larger-than-life Las Vegas icon was found dead. A clean room, missing cash, suspicious substances, and strange witness accounts have left his family and friends
S5 E2: The Feud
Buffalo Jim wasn’t just a mechanic—he was a larger-than-life character in Sin City, known for his wrestling school and colorful personality. But his life took a turn when his neighbor, Rizzolo, demanded that he vacate his shop so the strip club could expand. What started as a property dispute quickly escalated into lawsuits, harassment, and property damage.
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S5 E1: Sin City
Buffalo Jim Barrier was a wrestling promoter, mechanic, and Las Vegas icon. He faced off against Rick Rizzolo, a powerful strip club owner with alleged mob ties. Their feud lasted decades. Days after Rizzolo’s release from house release, Buffalo Jim was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a motel room. Evidence is missing, and there are anonymous threats. Questions remain unanswered. Crim
CRIMINAL CONDUCT Season 5 The Life and Death of Buffalo Jim Barrier
Buffalo Jim Barrier was a wrestling promoter, mechanic, and Las Vegas icon. He faced off against Rick Rizzolo, a powerful strip club owner with alleged mob ties. Their feud lasted decades. Days after Rizzolo’s release from house release, Buffalo Jim was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a motel room. Evidence is missing, and there are anonymous threats. Questions remain unanswered. Crim
The Amish Wife
In this gripping episode of "Criminal Conduct," we delve into the intriguing case of Ida Stutzman's death, as explored in bestselling author Gregg Olsen's latest book, “The Amish Wife.” Gregg shares his personal journey with this case, which has captivated him for decades and inspired his very first book. Reflecting on his early days as a young, believing writer, he reveals how his perspective on
Is Alex Murdaugh a Red Collar Criminal? (bonus)
Alex Murdaugh, once a respected lawyer, has been found guilty of
murdering his wife and son. But the story doesn't end there. Murdaugh is
also entangled in a web of fraud accusations, raising questions that go
beyond a simple case of murder. This episode delves into the concept of
'Red Collar' crime, when white-collar offenders resort to violence to
avoid detection. Murdaugh's situation prese
Robert Hanssen: The Spy Within - An Interview with Major Garrett
In this captivating bonus episode of Criminal Conduct, we sit down with CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett, a veteran journalist with an astute understanding of America's most complex criminal cases. Major Garrett delves into the double life of Robert Hanssen, a man who led a dark, deceitful existence at the heart of American intelligence.
Hanssen, a former FBI agent, committed
Miranda's Victim (bonus)
Because of the landmark Supreme Court case Miranda versus Arizona, police must read individuals who are in custody their Miranda Rights…prior to questioning. This US Supreme Court case is studied and analyzed by law students and legal scholars everywhere. However, the one component of this case that seemed to be lost to history is the victim, a young girl who was kidnapped and raped by Ernesto Mir
Oscar Goodman: From Mob Attorney to Vegas Mayor | Criminal Conduct Exclusive Interview
🎙️ Step into the world of a Las Vegas titan in this special episode of Criminal Conduct. We're spotlighting Oscar Goodman, a man whose life story captivates with its twists and turns from a mob attorney to the Mayor of Las Vegas. 🌟
🎩 Oscar Goodman is not just any former mayor; he's a storied criminal defense attorney renowned for representing infamous figures like Meyer Lansky, Little Nicky, and
S4 E9: Fear God
We look into why the judge overturned the jury’s first-degree felony murder conviction against Gaege Bethune in the death of Pravin Varughese.
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S4 E8: Your Own Worst Enemy
Gaege Bethune finally goes to trial for the death of Pravin Varughese.
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S4 E7: Route 13
Special Prosecutor, David J. Robinson, was appointed to Pravin Varughese’s death investigation.
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S4 E6: Dead Weight
Carbondale Police detectives interviewed Gaege Bethune about the night Pravin Varughese vanished and died.
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S4 E5: 606
In today's episode, we delve into the timeline of Pravin Varughese's disappearance as recounted by friends and witnesses who saw him on that fateful night.
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S4 E4: Turning Point
The case against Gaege Bethune rests in the hands of one man, Illinois State attorney Mike Carr. From the very start, he did not signal any interest in prosecuting this case. He told Lovely that Gaege did nothing wrong.
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S4 E3: No One Will Listen
A tip leads to a suspect in Pravin Varughese's mysterious death investigation.
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S4 E2: The Search for Answers
In 2014, tragedy struck when college student Pravin Varughese was found dead in Carbondale, Illinois. The first autopsy labeled it as an accident due to hypothermia. But now, a second autopsy has revealed unsettling injuries that challenge the initial conclusions.
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S4 E1: Gone
A mother's anguish resurfaces as her son's convicted killer is set free due to a jury verdict reversal by a judge. This is the story of Pravin Varughese.
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Criminal Conduct Season 4 Preview
Criminal Conduct Season 4 premieres on August 18th.
John Taylor and Javier Leiva return to Carbondale, Illinois, nine years after a chilling incident that claimed the life of SIU student Pravin Varghese, as they unravel a startling turn of events that led to the overturning of a murder conviction.
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Bonus: Retracing Lee Harvey Oswald's Escape
John Taylor and Javier Leiva retrace Lee Harvey Oswald's route from the Texas School Book Depository to the Texas Theatre. (The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy)
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Bonus: "How to create a cult following" LIVE from the TCPF in Dallas
John and Javier talked about lessons brands can learn from cults LIVE from the True Crime Podcast Festival in Dallas.
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S3 E7: Salvaje Bill
William Holbert is unwilling to give us any details about the murders. We're talking about specific information that only the killer would know. What was the weather like the day he killed his victims? What were they wearing? What was the last thing he told them? It's almost like he wasn't there at all.
On our last call with William Holbert, we planned to agitate him to get a different response
S3 E6: My Best Friend Wild Bill
Why are some women attracted to serial killers?
It's a phenomenon called hybristophilia.
Today's episode is about a woman named Brandi and her relationship with William Holbert.
True Crime Podcast Festival 2022 in Dallas, TX
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S3 E5 In Between a Rock and Hard Place
William Holbert, AKA Wild Bill, demonstrates the traits of a sociopathic narcissist. But is William Holbert technically considered a serial killer? What is the ethics of covering murderers?
Retired FBI agent and profiler Julia Cowley explains the classic traits of serial killers. Does William Holbert fit the bill? Also, in this episode, psychologist Jan Canty discusses the ethics of covering kille
S3 E4: The Dark Prophet
Before Wild Bill became a serial killer, he was a small-time crook swindling anyone who got in his way.
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S3 E3: An Interview with a Serial Killer
An interview with serial killer William Dathan Holbert aka Wild Bill.
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S3 E2: The Many Faces of Wild Bill
Who is William Holbert AKA Wild Bill? Where did he come from and how did he become the killer so many fear?
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S3 E1: Only 90% Survive
Season 3 of Criminal Conduct features an interview with an American Serial Killer in Paradise.
Hosts Javier Leiva and John Taylor take you to the country of Panama to investigate the disappearance of several American Expats who went missing after dealing with a man known as Wild Bill.
The hosts spent several days interviewing the killer trying to figure out his motivation. Did he kill these pe
Criminal Conduct Season 3 Trailer: An American Serial Killer in Paradise
Season 3 of Criminal Conduct returns on February 18th.
"An American Serial Killer in Paradise" is the story of Wild Bill and his victims.
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S2 E7: The Day of Reckoning
Former Constables Michael Wallace and Gary Baldock were found guilty of conspiring to violate people's civil rights through illegal searches or arrests and possessing methamphetamines. In season two's final episode, hear the outcome of their sentencing and the future of constables in Pulaski county.
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S2 E6: The Verdict
In our last episode of season 2, John Taylor and Javier Leiva discuss the verdict.
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This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor.
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S2 E5: Constables on Patrol
On September 24, 2019, an undercover FBI agent contacted Constable Wallace's drug tip line. The agent left an anonymous tip describing a vehicle, its location, and the unsubstantiated claims that the driver was a possible drug trafficker.
Will Constable Michael Wallace and Gary Baldock arrest the undercover FBI agent?
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S2 E4: No-knock
David Jones woke up to two constables and one Somerset police officer holding a gun to his face. It was 4 a.m.
Minutes earlier, Constable Wallace, Baldock, and the police officer entered their apartment without knocking. They had an arrest warrant, but they got the wrong guy.
So why did David Jones and his friend end up getting arrested?
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S2 E3: The Good Constable
Constables play a vital role in Pulaski County, Kentucky. They relieve the workload for local police and Sheriff's office. Today, you'll hear from a constable who says it's not his job to shake down drug dealers.
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S2 E2: The Prey
Dozens of Pulaski County residents accused Constable Michael Wallace and Constable Gary Baldock of violating their civil rights. In today's episode, two of his alleged victims come forward.
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S2 E1: The Rogue Constable
Criminal Conduct is back with a brand new case.
This season, John and Javier investigate a rogue constable in Kentucky accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down.
Like a police officer, a constable can carry a gun, a badge and drive around town with blue lights. However, unlike police, a constable has all the powers of a sheriff. He answers to no one but the voters on ele
Criminal Conduct Season 2 Trailer
Criminal Conduct is back with a brand new case.
This season, John and Javier investigate a rogue constable in Kentucky who is accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down.
Like a police officer, a constable can carry a gun, a badge and drive around town with blue lights. However, unlike police, a Constable has all the powers of a sheriff. He answers to no one but the voters
S1 E11: Who was Eli Washtock? Part 2
Who killed Eli Washtock? Why would anyone want him dead? We narrow down the list of suspects.
Also, we reveal never-before-seen forensic evidence commissioned by Eli Washtock on the Michelle O’Connell case. The report implies that portions of the blood evidence are not consistent with Jeremy Banks' story of what transpired. There was blood where it shouldn't be and also no blood where there shoul
S1 E10: Who was Eli Washtock? Part 1
Eli Washtock spent his final days looking into the death of Michelle O’Connell.
Who was Eli, and what else was going on in his life? Those close to Eli provide more information regarding the hours and minutes leading up to his murder. We also find out what Eli Washtock was referring to when he told Patty O’Connell that he had bombshell evidence pertaining to her daughter’s case.
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S1 E9: Exhumed
Michelle O'Connell gets exhumed
Michelle O’Connell’s body gets exhumed and an independent autopsy rules the manner of death: ‘homicide.’ Despite all this contradictory evidence, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office still considers Michelle’s case a suicide. We look into evidence the authorities have chosen to ignore.
New forensic evidence
Also, we look at new evidence that is a result of Eli Was
S1 E8: A New Sheriff
A new investigation into Michelle O’Connell’s death is underway. How will Jeremy Banks react to the new allegations?
Sheriff David Shoar is retiring in 2021, which means there will be a new Sheriff in St Johns County, Florida.
And we look at alternative avenues for looking into Eli Washtock’s murder.
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Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her son
S1 E7: The Case for Suicide
St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar goes on the offensive against FDLE. The ones investigating Michelle O’Connell’s death are now facing accusations of their own. What will be the fallout from this investigation?
And who was Eli Washtock financing his pursuit of justice for Michelle?
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Advertisecast, executive producer
Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Bo
S1 E6: Four Months Too Late
Four months after Michelle O’Connell’s death, St Johns Sheriff, David Shoar, turned the investigation over to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (“FDLE”). What state investigators found changed everything.
And when Eli Washtock was murdered, there were rumors that his son was staying in a separate apartment. Where exactly was his son living?
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Advertisecast, executive pro
S1 E5: What Went Wrong
When Jeremy Banks dialed 9-1-1, he summoned his co-workers, deputies from the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
What mistakes were made and how will they affect later investigations? And where did Eli Washtock look for new evidence?
A special thanks to:
Laura Richards – Criminal Behavioural Analyst; Executive Producer Jennifer 42; Producer Dirty John, The Dirty Truth; Founder Paladin National Stal
S1 E4: When Love Turns Violent
Michelle O’Connell and Jeremy Banks were once happy and in love. How did they meet? What was their relationship like? And why did their love end with violence? We also explore Eli Washtock’s past relationship.
A special thanks to:
Laura Richards - Criminal Behavioural Analyst; Executive Producer Jennifer 42; Producer Dirty John, The Dirty Truth; Founder Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service
S1 E3: The Death Scene
Eli Washtock’s investigation into the Michelle O’Connell case started with the death scene. We will delve into the night of Michelle’s death on September 2, 2010, in St. Augustine, Florida. What led up to her death? And how did St Johns Sheriff’s Office respond to a call for help from one of their own?
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Our executive producer Advertisecast
Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use
S1 E2: The Murder of Eli Washtock
On January 31, 2019, Eli Washtock, an amateur sleuth looking into Michelle O’Connell’s death, was murdered in his condo.
A neighbor says that Washtock feared for his life. Prior to his murder, he told people he had a run-in with St Johns County Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Banks.
A neighbor says that Washtock feared for his life. “He knew that somebody was coming for him, so he rented the place downsta
S1 E1: The Death of Michelle O'Connell
Michelle O’Connell was shot to death on September 2, 2010 after arguing with her boyfriend, St Johns Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Jeremy Banks’. The weapon that delivered the fatal shot was Jeremy’s police-issued firearm. Jeremy then made a disturbing 9-1-1. After a short investigation, her death was officially ruled a ‘suicide.’ Subsequent official investigations did not change this conclusion. Eight
Season 1: The Trailer
Criminal Conduct is an investigative true-crime podcast series hosted by John Taylor and Javier Leiva. In season 1, the hosts look into the death of Michelle O'Connell, picking up the investigation where murdered sleuth, Eli Washtock, left off.
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