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Swindled
108. The Commander (Bobby C. Thompson)
Apr 14, 2024
Guest Bobby C. Thompson, a fraudster, evaded authorities after scamming a veterans charity. The podcast details his elaborate deceptions, nationwide manhunt, and eventual capture. It also uncovers his true identity, John Donald Cody, and delves into his sentencing and appeals.
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- Charity director misleads donors with fabricated history and diverts funds for personal gain.
- Eccentric fraudster uses multiple false identities to evade authorities and continue fraudulent activities.
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