The Octopus

In this episode we look at the death of freelance journalist Danny Casolaro, who was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This was ruled a suicide, but circumstances surrounding the case raised questions. Casolaro had been investigating what he called “The Octopus,” a sprawling conspiracy that connected intelligence agencies, organized crime, and international arms dealers. The episode also examines the role of Lyndon LaRouche's intelligence network in spreading misinformation (and sometimes, credible information).GUESTS INCLUDE a number of journalists familiar with crimes and conspiracies, including Martin Kilian, Jack Calhoun, and Dan Moldea. We also speak with Casolaro’s cousin, the playwright Dominic Orlando.FURTHER INFORMATIONUnsolved Mysteries episode on Danny Casolaro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGclHLNAsCsThe Inslaw Affair (Australian TV news program): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiVIDBDWivYSOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.instagram.com/paranoidhistory/https://twitter.com/paranoidhistoryHOSTED BY JOSEPH L. FLATLEY. For bonus content and to sign up for my newsletter, check out: http://lennyflatley.substack.com/