The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is an original podcast hosted by Hannah Smith.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 18 hours 9 minutes
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episode 1: SHERYL RUTHVEN Part 1 of 4: A New Mary Magdalene
In 2001, Sheryl Ruthven started her own church: Freedom Fire Ministries. But gradually, her uplifting sermons gave way to unorthodox teachings and doomsday prophecies. Over the last fifteen years those who believed her have seen families destroyed, their bank accounts drained and their homes filled… with cats.
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episode 2: SHERYL RUTHVEN Part 2 of 4: You've Been Conned
When one of Sheryl Ruthven's followers dares to question her need for a $170,000 trip to Scotland, he is excommunicated. We begin to see a pattern, a wake of destruction that follows anyone who dares to question Sheryl's authority.
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episode 3: SHERYL RUTHVEN Part 3 of 4: Creating Eden
When Sheryl Ruthven’s cat passes away, she calls on her followers to build “Eva’s Eden,” a cat rescue, unlike any other, with a mission that extends far beyond rescuing cats. She also plots to get rid of her ex-husband.
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episode 4: SHERYL RUTHVEN Part 4 of 4: The Exodus
When her ministry and cat rescue gain unwanted notoriety in Whatcom County, Sheryl Ruthven plans a mass exodus, shrouded in secrecy.
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episode 5: SHERYL RUTHVEN Epilogue: What Kind of Power?
Hannah and producer Patia discuss making Season 3. We bring you more information on Sheryl’s finances and her connection to local law enforcement in Tennessee and we ask the question: what happens to someone after they leave a cult? We also have a brand new interview for you with one of Sheryl’s former’s followers.
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episode 6: CANDACE CLARK Part 1 of 1: Serial Scammer
Serial scammer Candace Clark preyed on vulnerable people who believed she was a friend — but her relentless greed would be her downfall.
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episode 7: OOBAH BUTLER Part 1 of 1: Internet Prankster
Before he even opened its doors, Oobah Butler’s restaurant was number one on TripAdvisor. He had no staff, no menu, and no real location. In fact, the restaurant was a lie. It would launch his career as an internet prankster, blurring the line between reality and illusion, begging the question: can you take a joke too far?
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episode 7: GAYLE PALMER Part 3 of 7: Damage Control
The Sutton family continues to search for answers as an investigation is opened into Michelle’s death. Gayle Palmer tries to convince the Suttons, the police, and the media that Summit Quest is not at fault, even as evidence...
episode 8: DAN WARREN Part 1 of 1: Service Dog Fraud
From the outside, Dan Warren’s farm in Madison County, Virginia looked idyllic. A place where life-saving Diabetic Alert Dogs were carefully bred and trained. But in 2011, a cruel fraud was exposed and the families he hurt would search for justice.
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episode 9: KIM McMORRIES Part 1 of 1: A Family Secret
Kim McMorries was a small town doctor, highly regarded and beloved by his patients. But he was keeping a secret. And in 2019, that secret was revealed, first to east Texas, then to the world.
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