Criminal
The Hunt
Jan 12, 2024
The podcast explores the suspicious death of Bianca Rudolph on a hunting trip in Zambia's national park. The investigation uncovers suspicions of foul play, including concerns about her husband's involvement, financial gain, and an affair. The FBI gets involved and eventually arrests and charges the husband and his mistress. The chapter also discusses the forensic analysis of the shooting incident and the husband's alleged insurance fraud.
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- The FBI investigation into Bianca Rudolf's death uncovered evidence of an affair and insurance fraud, suggesting financial motives for her murder.
- Discrepancies in Lauren Rudolf's statements, attempts to quickly cremate Bianca's body, and forensic analysis contributed to his conviction for her murder and insurance fraud.
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Bianca's Fatal Hunting Trip
Bianca and Lauren Rudolf traveled to Zambia's Kafue National Park for a hunting trip. Bianca, an avid hunter, had come to Zambia with the goal of shooting a leopard. On the last day of their trip, tragedy struck when Bianca was shot in the chest inside their cabin. The investigation into her death raised suspicions about her husband, Lauren Rudolf, who initiated multiple insurance claims totaling over $4.8 million shortly after her death. The FBI discovered evidence suggesting that Lauren was having an affair and had a motive to kill Bianca for financial gain.
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