EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 42 MIN
114. John McAfee Part 1 of 2
from Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) · host SWAC Pack
Jamie and Kristy cover the early life and escalating chaos of John McAfee, founder of McAfee Antivirus, from his abusive childhood and rumored lies about his father’s death to his rapid rise in the tech world, creation of antivirus software after the Brain virus, and becoming wealthy before selling his shares for $100 million. After divorcing and leaving his family, McAfee’s life spirals into drugs, reckless spending, and legal trouble, leading him to relocate to Belize in 2008, where he lives lavishly, pursues questionable ventures, and grows increasingly paranoid and armed. After McAfee’s nine dogs are poisoned, his neighbor Greg Faull is found murdered with a close-range gunshot and taser marks, and McAfee becomes the prime suspect amid an unsolved investigation. Tune in next week for Part 2 as the story continues with McAfee on the run and more developments.Sources:Who Is John McAfee? ‘Running With the Devil’ Doc Digs Into His Life and Death - Netflix Tudum John McAfee - Wikipedia "20/20" The Rise and Fall of John McAfee (TV Episode 2017) - IMDb Plan Your Fall Getaway at Over 30 Hotel Brands 133: Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John MacAfee Coin Bros "THE MCAFEE EFFECT" (Official Music Video) Support the showJoin our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | FacebookFollow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257)Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/)Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcLink to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD)Music licensed from Premium BeatGroovy by INPLUSMUSIC
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Jamie and Kristy cover the early life and escalating chaos of John McAfee, founder of McAfee Antivirus, from his abusive childhood and rumored lies about his father’s death to his rapid rise in the tech world, creation of antivirus software after the Brain virus, and becoming wealthy before selling his shares for $100 million. After divorcing and leaving his family, McAfee’s life spirals into drugs, reckless spending, and legal trouble, leading him to relocate to Belize in 2008, where he live...
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