Criminal Conduct
by Creative Babble
Criminal Conduct is an investigative true-crime podcast series hosted by John Taylor and Javier Leiva. Season 1: The hosts look into the death of Michelle O'Connell, picking up the investigation where the murdered sleuth, Eli Washtock, left off. Season 2: The investigation of a rogue constable in Kentucky who is accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down. Season 3: An American Serial Killer in Paradise: The story of serial killer William Holbert, aka "Wild Bill," and his victims. Season 4: Getting Away with Murder: The Death Investigation of Pravin Varughese Season 5: The Life and Death of Buffalo Jim Barrier
Episodes
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S5 E6: The Final Chapter
As Criminal Conduct Season 5 comes to a close, we examine the unanswered questions surrounding Buffalo Jim Barrier’s death. From the missing Rolls Royce to contradictory toxicology reports and Lisa’s elusive story, this episode leaves no stone unturned. Could his death have been staged to look…
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S5 E5: The Missing Witness
Lisa was the last person to see Buffalo Jim alive, but her police interview only raised more questions than answers. From inconsistencies about their relationship to her murky account of what happened in the Motel 6 that night, her testimony leaves a trail of red flags. Could Lisa hold the key to...
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S5 E4: Nothing to See Here
When Buffalo Jim Barrier was found dead in a Motel 6, the scene raised more questions than answers. A mysterious phone call announced his death hours before it was confirmed, his Rolls Royce went missing and reappeared, and the woman last seen with him vanished. In this episode of Criminal…
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S5 E3: Motel 6
When Buffalo Jim Barrier checked into Room 105 of a Motel 6 on Boulder Highway, it marked the start of a series of unanswered questions and troubling discoveries. Days after his longtime rival Rick Rizzolo’s release from house arrest, the larger-than-life Las Vegas icon was found dead. A clean...
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S5 E2: The Feud
Buffalo Jim wasn’t just a mechanic—he was a larger-than-life character in Sin City, known for his wrestling school and colorful personality. But his life took a turn when his neighbor, Rizzolo, demanded that he vacate his shop so the strip club could expand. What started as a property dispute...
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S5 E1: Sin City
Buffalo Jim Barrier was a wrestling promoter, mechanic, and Las Vegas icon. He faced off against Rick Rizzolo, a powerful strip club owner with alleged mob ties. Their feud lasted decades. Days after Rizzolo’s release from house release, Buffalo Jim was found dead under mysterious circumstances…
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CRIMINAL CONDUCT Season 5 The Life and Death of Buffalo Jim Barrier
Buffalo Jim Barrier was a wrestling promoter, mechanic, and Las Vegas icon. He faced off against Rick Rizzolo, a powerful strip club owner with alleged mob ties. Their feud lasted decades. Days after Rizzolo’s release from house release, Buffalo Jim was found dead under mysterious circumstances…
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The Amish Wife
In this gripping episode of "Criminal Conduct," we delve into the intriguing case of Ida Stutzman's death, as explored in bestselling author Gregg Olsen's latest book, “The Amish Wife.” Gregg shares his personal journey with this case, which has captivated him for decades and inspired his very...
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Is Alex Murdaugh a Red Collar Criminal? (bonus)
Alex Murdaugh, once a respected lawyer, has been found guilty of murdering his wife and son. But the story doesn't end there. Murdaugh is also entangled in a web of fraud accusations, raising questions that go beyond a simple case of murder. This episode delves into the concept of 'Red Collar'...
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Robert Hanssen: The Spy Within - An Interview with Major Garrett
In this captivating bonus episode of Criminal Conduct, we sit down with CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett, a veteran journalist with an astute understanding of America's most complex criminal cases. Major Garrett delves into the double life of Robert Hanssen, a man who led a...
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Miranda's Victim (bonus)
Because of the landmark Supreme Court case Miranda versus Arizona, police must read individuals who are in custody their Miranda Rights…prior to questioning. This US Supreme Court case is studied and analyzed by law students and legal scholars everywhere. However, the one component of this case...
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Oscar Goodman: From Mob Attorney to Vegas Mayor | Criminal Conduct Exclusive Interview
🎙️ Step into the world of a Las Vegas titan in this special episode of Criminal Conduct. We're spotlighting Oscar Goodman, a man whose life story captivates with its twists and turns from a mob attorney to the Mayor of Las Vegas. 🌟 🎩 Oscar Goodman is not just any former mayor; he's a storied...
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S4 E9: Fear God
We look into why the judge overturned the jury’s first-degree felony murder conviction against Gaege Bethune in the death of Pravin Varughese.
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S4 E8: Your Own Worst Enemy
Gaege Bethune finally goes to trial for the death of Pravin Varughese. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985
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S4 E7: Route 13
Special Prosecutor, David J. Robinson, was appointed to Pravin Varughese’s death investigation. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985
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S4 E6: Dead Weight
Carbondale Police detectives interviewed Gaege Bethune about the night Pravin Varughese vanished and died. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985
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S4 E5: 606
In today's episode, we delve into the timeline of Pravin Varughese's disappearance as recounted by friends and witnesses who saw him on that fateful night. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast:...
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S4 E4: Turning Point
The case against Gaege Bethune rests in the hands of one man, Illinois State attorney Mike Carr. From the very start, he did not signal any interest in prosecuting this case. He told Lovely that Gaege did nothing wrong. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon:...
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S4 E3: No One Will Listen
A tip leads to a suspect in Pravin Varughese's mysterious death investigation. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/pretend/id6443456985
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S4 E2: The Search for Answers
In 2014, tragedy struck when college student Pravin Varughese was found dead in Carbondale, Illinois. The first autopsy labeled it as an accident due to hypothermia. But now, a second autopsy has revealed unsettling injuries that challenge the initial conclusions. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free:...
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S4 E1: Gone
A mother's anguish resurfaces as her son's convicted killer is set free due to a jury verdict reversal by a judge. This is the story of Pravin Varughese. Binge all 9-episodes ad-free: Patreon: https://patreon.com/CriminalConductPodcast PRETEND+ Apple Podcast:...
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Criminal Conduct Season 4 Preview
Criminal Conduct Season 4 premieres on August 18th. John Taylor and Javier Leiva return to Carbondale, Illinois, nine years after a chilling incident that claimed the life of SIU student Pravin Varghese, as they unravel a startling turn of events that led to the overturning of a murder…
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Bonus: Retracing Lee Harvey Oswald's Escape
John Taylor and Javier Leiva retrace Lee Harvey Oswald's route from the Texas School Book Depository to the Texas Theatre. (The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy)
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Bonus: "How to create a cult following" LIVE from the TCPF in Dallas
John and Javier talked about lessons brands can learn from cults LIVE from the True Crime Podcast Festival in Dallas.
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S3 E7: Salvaje Bill
William Holbert is unwilling to give us any details about the murders. We're talking about specific information that only the killer would know. What was the weather like the day he killed his victims? What were they wearing? What was the last thing he told them? It's almost like he wasn't there…
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S3 E6: My Best Friend Wild Bill
Why are some women attracted to serial killers? It's a phenomenon called hybristophilia. Today's episode is about a woman named Brandi and her relationship with William Holbert. True Crime Podcast Festival 2022 in Dallas, TX We’re excited to announce that Criminal Conduct is going to be attending...
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S3 E5 In Between a Rock and Hard Place
William Holbert, AKA Wild Bill, demonstrates the traits of a sociopathic narcissist. But is William Holbert technically considered a serial killer? What is the ethics of covering murderers? Retired FBI agent and profiler Julia Cowley explains the classic traits of serial killers. Does William...
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S3 E4: The Dark Prophet
Before Wild Bill became a serial killer, he was a small-time crook swindling anyone who got in his way. ________ We're excited to announce that Criminal Conduct is going to be attending the True Crime Podcast Festival on August 26-28th in Dallas, Texas. The Festival is specially designed around...
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S3 E3: An Interview with a Serial Killer
An interview with serial killer William Dathan Holbert aka Wild Bill. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED. © 2022 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved....
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S3 E2: The Many Faces of Wild Bill
Who is William Holbert AKA Wild Bill? Where did he come from and how did he become the killer so many fear? Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED. © 2022...
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S3 E1: Only 90% Survive
Season 3 of Criminal Conduct features an interview with an American Serial Killer in Paradise. Hosts Javier Leiva and John Taylor take you to the country of Panama to investigate the disappearance of several American Expats who went missing after dealing with a man known as Wild Bill. The hosts...
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Criminal Conduct Season 3 Trailer: An American Serial Killer in Paradise
Season 3 of Criminal Conduct returns on February 18th. "An American Serial Killer in Paradise" is the story of Wild Bill and his victims. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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S2 E7: The Day of Reckoning
Former Constables Michael Wallace and Gary Baldock were found guilty of conspiring to violate people's civil rights through illegal searches or arrests and possessing methamphetamines. In season two's final episode, hear the outcome of their sentencing and the future of constables in Pulaski...
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S2 E6: The Verdict
In our last episode of season 2, John Taylor and Javier Leiva discuss the verdict. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox "Bury the Body" This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave…
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S2 E5: Constables on Patrol
On September 24, 2019, an undercover FBI agent contacted Constable Wallace's drug tip line. The agent left an anonymous tip describing a vehicle, its location, and the unsubstantiated claims that the driver was a possible drug trafficker. Will Constable Michael Wallace and Gary Baldock arrest the...
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S2 E4: No-knock
David Jones woke up to two constables and one Somerset police officer holding a gun to his face. It was 4 a.m. Minutes earlier, Constable Wallace, Baldock, and the police officer entered their apartment without knocking. They had an arrest warrant, but they got the wrong guy. So why did David…
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S2 E3: The Good Constable
Constables play a vital role in Pulaski County, Kentucky. They relieve the workload for local police and Sheriff's office. Today, you'll hear from a constable who says it's not his job to shake down drug dealers. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox "Bury the Body"...
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S2 E2: The Prey
Dozens of Pulaski County residents accused Constable Michael Wallace and Constable Gary Baldock of violating their civil rights. In today's episode, two of his alleged victims come forward. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox "Bury the Body" Follow us on social…
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S2 E1: The Rogue Constable
Criminal Conduct is back with a brand new case. This season, John and Javier investigate a rogue constable in Kentucky accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down. Like a police officer, a constable can carry a gun, a badge and drive around town with blue lights. However,...
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Criminal Conduct Season 2 Trailer
Criminal Conduct is back with a brand new case. This season, John and Javier investigate a rogue constable in Kentucky who is accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down. Like a police officer, a constable can carry a gun, a badge and drive around town with blue lights....
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S1 E11: Who was Eli Washtock? Part 2
Who killed Eli Washtock? Why would anyone want him dead? We narrow down the list of suspects. Also, we reveal never-before-seen forensic evidence commissioned by Eli Washtock on the Michelle O’Connell case. The report implies that portions of the blood evidence are not consistent with Jeremy…
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S1 E10: Who was Eli Washtock? Part 1
Eli Washtock spent his final days looking into the death of Michelle O’Connell. Who was Eli, and what else was going on in his life? Those close to Eli provide more information regarding the hours and minutes leading up to his murder. We also find out what Eli Washtock was referring to when he…
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S1 E9: Exhumed
Michelle O'Connell gets exhumed Michelle O’Connell’s body gets exhumed and an independent autopsy rules the manner of death: ‘homicide.’ Despite all this contradictory evidence, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office still considers Michelle’s case a suicide. We look into evidence the authorities...
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S1 E8: A New Sheriff
A new investigation into Michelle O’Connell’s death is underway. How will Jeremy Banks react to the new allegations? Sheriff David Shoar is retiring in 2021, which means there will be a new Sheriff in St Johns County, Florida. And we look at alternative avenues for looking into Eli Washtock’s...
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S1 E7: The Case for Suicide
St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar goes on the offensive against FDLE. The ones investigating Michelle O’Connell’s death are now facing accusations of their own. What will be the fallout from this investigation? And who was Eli Washtock financing his pursuit of justice for Michelle? Special...
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S1 E6: Four Months Too Late
Four months after Michelle O’Connell’s death, St Johns Sheriff, David Shoar, turned the investigation over to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (“FDLE”). What state investigators found changed everything. And when Eli Washtock was murdered, there were rumors that his son was staying in a...
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S1 E5: What Went Wrong
When Jeremy Banks dialed 9-1-1, he summoned his co-workers, deputies from the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office. What mistakes were made and how will they affect later investigations? And where did Eli Washtock look for new evidence? A special thanks to: Laura Richards – Criminal Behavioural...
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S1 E4: When Love Turns Violent
Michelle O’Connell and Jeremy Banks were once happy and in love. How did they meet? What was their relationship like? And why did their love end with violence? We also explore Eli Washtock’s past relationship. A special thanks to: Laura Richards - Criminal Behavioural Analyst; Executive Producer...
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S1 E3: The Death Scene
Eli Washtock’s investigation into the Michelle O’Connell case started with the death scene. We will delve into the night of Michelle’s death on September 2, 2010, in St. Augustine, Florida. What led up to her death? And how did St Johns Sheriff’s Office respond to a call for help from one of…
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S1 E2: The Murder of Eli Washtock
On January 31, 2019, Eli Washtock, an amateur sleuth looking into Michelle O’Connell’s death, was murdered in his condo. A neighbor says that Washtock feared for his life. Prior to his murder, he told people he had a run-in with St Johns County Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Banks. A neighbor says that...
About this show
Criminal Conduct is an investigative true-crime podcast series hosted by John Taylor and Javier Leiva.
Season 1: The hosts look into the death of Michelle O'Connell, picking up the investigation where the murdered sleuth, Eli Washtock, left off.
Season 2: The investigation of a rogue constable in Kentucky who is accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down.
Season 3: An American Serial Killer in Paradise: The story of serial killer William Holbert, aka "Wild Bill," and his victims.
Season 4: Getting Away with Murder: The Death Investigation of Pravin Varughese
Season 5: The Life and Death of Buffalo Jim Barrier
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