Hoaxes and Frauds Episodes
Episode 184: Ghosts in the Attic: Natasha Ryan
In 1998, a 14-year-old disappeared from Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia. It would be feared she had become a victim of serial killer, Leonard Fraser, but this story would end with a shocking revelation. Sources: 60 Minutes...
Episode 183: Bad Teacher: John J. Donovan, Sr.
A multimillionaire in a feud with his family over money and property perpetrates a bizarre hoax in order to get revenge on his children and hold on to his assets. Resources: Sponsors: Nutrafol - - use promo code ONCE and get...
Episode 180: Familiar Strangers: Anastasia Romanov, Part 2
We conclude this two-part episode with a young woman who comes forward claiming to be Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov. The investigation into her claim would take decades to solve the mystery. Time Stamps: 05:03 - "Miss Unknown" 22:47 -...
Episode 145: Taunting Terrors: Ruth Finley and The Poet
A woman begins receiving harassing phone calls and letters from a stalker. It would take years to discover who the anonymous man was, but when he was finally identified a shocking secret would be revealed. Several resources were used in...