Introducing Smoke Screen: Fake Priest
Introducing Smoke Screen: Fake Priest
For 30 years, a man claimed to be a priest. He performed baptisms and took confession. Every time he ran into trouble, F... Read more
31 Jul 2020
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2mins
Fake Priest | 1. An Unholy Priest
Fake Priest | 1. An Unholy Priest
Investigative reporter Alex Schuman hears about a guy accused of swindling millions who has travelled the Midwest for de... Read more
13 Aug 2020
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37mins
Fake Priest | 2. Coming Home
Fake Priest | 2. Coming Home
Alex tracks down Father Ryan’s son, Jonathan Brady, and discovers Father Ryan was a scammer and manipulator long before ... Read more
20 Aug 2020
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38mins
Fake Priest | 3. The Teacher
Fake Priest | 3. The Teacher
Even con artists need mentors. Meet the false prophet who teaches Father Ryan how to perfect his con. Father Ryan evades... Read more
27 Aug 2020
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37mins
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Fake Priest | 4. Llama Drama
Fake Priest | 4. Llama Drama
After Father Ryan steals a follower's money, her property and even her husband's ashes, she hires a lawyer. A legal batt... Read more
3 Sep 2020
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38mins
Fake Priest | 5. Meet The Browns
Fake Priest | 5. Meet The Browns
A sheriff deputy arrests Father Ryan for taking more than $70,000 from an elderly follower. It's looking like he might g... Read more
10 Sep 2020
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39mins
Fake Priest | 6. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Fake Priest | 6. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
The father-daughter investigator team discovers the cop who arrested Father Ryan may have an ulterior motive. They defen... Read more
17 Sep 2020
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39mins
Fake Priest | 7. Two Dead Priests
Fake Priest | 7. Two Dead Priests
In his autobiography, Father Ryan connects himself to two priests who died suspiciously. One he accuses of molesting chi... Read more
24 Sep 2020
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33mins
Fake Priest | 8. Origin Story
Fake Priest | 8. Origin Story
Alex Schuman finally has his showdown with Father Ryan. But things don't go as planned because Father Ryan has something... Read more
1 Oct 2020
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41mins
Fake Priest | 9. How To Get Away With Fraud
Fake Priest | 9. How To Get Away With Fraud
Until now, Father Ryan has mostly escaped punishment for stealing money from followers under false pretenses. What would... Read more
8 Oct 2020
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41mins
