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11.) Cocaine Bear and The Bluegrass Conspiracy

EPISODE · Feb 20, 2023 · 55 MIN

11.) Cocaine Bear and The Bluegrass Conspiracy

from Beers with Queers: A True Crime Podcast

It started with a bear overdosing on 70 pounds of pure cocaine—and ended with a trail of death, corruption, and betrayal stretching deep into Kentucky’s elite.But the real story behind “Cocaine Bear” is no comedy. At the heart of it is The Bluegrass Conspiracy, a tangled web involving drug smuggling, rogue cops, cartel connections, and millions of dollars in cash lost to greed. This crime saga, rooted in 1980s Southern power structures, reveals how unchecked privilege and systemic corruption can turn even the most unbelievable headlines into deadly reality.In this episode, Jordi and Brad separate fact from legend, taking you beyond the viral meme and into the far-reaching criminal enterprise that left bodies, ruined lives, and one very dead, very high bear in its wake.Pour a drink. Press play. And follow the chaos behind Kentucky’s wildest crime story.Sources"The Bluegrass Conspiracy" By: Sally Denton- https://www.amazon.com/Bluegrass-Conspiracy-Inside-Story-Murder/dp/152382462XFollow Us-Instagram-@beerswithqueerspodFacebook-Beers with Queers: A True Crime PodcastOpening Theme- "Horror Express" by: John Cacavas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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