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Marin's Downfall
- Michael Marin, a Wall Street millionaire, faced financial ruin.
- He attempted an illegal raffle of his mansion and later set it on fire for insurance money.
Cyanide in Court
- Marin's arson trial resulted in a guilty verdict, facing 16 years without parole.
- Upon hearing the verdict, he ingested cyanide in the courtroom and died.
Stanford's Showmanship
- Alan Stanford landed his helicopter on a running track as a publicity stunt.
- Despite appearing successful, he was heavily in debt and facing business failures.