The Megyn Kelly Show
Fraud Week: Unraveling the Mystery of Ed Shin's True Identity, and Chris Smith's Disappearance, with Matt Murphy | Ep. 815
Jun 11, 2024
Matt Murphy, a former senior deputy district attorney in Orange County and author of "The Book of Murder," dives into the gripping case of Ed Shin and the mysterious disappearance of Chris Smith. He explores Shin's dual life filled with financial crimes and gambling addiction. Murphy reveals unsettling evidence linking Shin to Smith's fate, including the strange emails sent by Smith before vanishing. The conversation also highlights the challenges of prosecuting a case without a body and how masterful deceivers can manipulate courtroom dynamics.
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- Ed Shin's financial crimes and double life, Chris Smith's mysterious disappearance and strange emails, Shin's lying abilities and refusal to admit truth
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The Hidden Financial Dispute and Disappearance
Chris and Ed Shin had a successful business earning over $12 million in the first year but Ed's gambling addiction led to a financial dispute. When pressure mounted for the $700,000 owed, Ed resorted to extreme measures. Chris, about to get engaged, started feeling the strain and hired an attorney to oversee finances, discovering the dubious situation. The deteriorating financial situation and Ed's drastic actions triggered a series of unsettling events.
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