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The Devil's Checkmate On December 16, 2000, 31-year-old Mike Williams vanished while duck hunting on Florida’s Lake Seminole. His truck was found. His boat was found. But Mike… was gone. For years, authorities believed he’d drowned—dragged beneath the surface by alligators. But there was no body. No blood. No real evidence of a struggle. What emerged instead was a story of greed, betrayal, and a staged disappearance that unraveled into one of Florida’s strangest and most calculated murders. Criminal Mischief digs into how an insurance plot became a cold-blooded crime—and how, 17 years later, the truth finally surfaced from the swamp. 🎧 Listen to Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Friday from Evio Creative. 🩸 From the Evio Network Catch the other shows in the Evio universe of storytelling, true crime, and the paranormal: • 👹 The Devil Within — True crime meets the supernatural. • 🏺 Taboo Treasures — History’s darkest artifacts and the people who chase them. • ⚔️ The Ides of April — Alec Baldwin narrates history’s bloodiest turning points. • 💀 The Devil’s Ledger — A weekly wrap-up from the shadows. 👉 Visit eviocreative.com and follow: @thedevilwithinpod | @taboo_treasures | @idesofaprilpod | @eviocreative 🎧 SPONSORS & OFFERS Support Criminal Mischief and all Evio shows by checking out these exclusive sponsors: • 🧥 Quince — Luxury essentials, responsibly made. ➤ https://www.quince.com/MISCHIEF for FREE SHIPPING and 365-day returns. • 📱 Mint Mobile — Premium wireless starting at $15 a month. ➤ www.mintmobile.com/DEVILWITHIN for unlimited talk and text for $15/month. • 🕵️ ExpressVPN — The best way to protect your data and privacy. ➤ https://www.expressvpn.com/DEVILWITHIN for up to 4 months FREE. • 🌿 MOOD — Legal THC and CBD gummies shipped to your door. ➤ https://www.mood.com/DEVILWITHIN for 20% off your first order. • 🐾 Ollie Dog Food — Fresh, human-grade meals for your dog. ➤ https://www.ollie.com/IDES for 60% off your welcome kit. • 💰 Monarch — Take control of your financial life. ➤ https://www.monarch.com/IDES for 50% off your first year. ⚖️ About Criminal Mischief From Evio Creative, Criminal Mischief exposes the twisted motives and unseen forces behind real-world crimes. It’s where the line between justice and chaos begins to blur. Follow and rate Criminal Mischief wherever you get your podcasts — and remember: Evil is never random. It’s methodical. It’s human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices