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Bonus: The Studio (Carissa Carpenter)

Jul 14, 2024
Carissa Carpenter, an ambitious woman proposed to build a massive movie studio in Northern California, only to face deception, stolen identities, legal troubles, and a failed project. The podcast explores the challenges, deceitful schemes, and repercussions of Carissa Carpenter's ambitious yet fraudulent endeavors.
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  • Carissa Carpenter's history of deceit and financial mismanagement led to multiple felony charges and legal consequences.
  • Residents in Dixon expressed skepticism and resistance towards Carissa Carpenter's movie studio proposal, citing concerns about noise pollution and preserving the town's small-town charm.

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Carissa Carpenter's Studio Ventures

Carissa Carpenter embarked on ambitious projects to build movie studios, such as Morning View Studios in Dixon, California. Promising substantial economic growth and job creation, she convinced landowners and city officials with grand plans and generous offers. However, her questionable track record of failed studio ventures and financial mismanagement, including scamming investors and a history of unpaid debts, cast doubt on the authenticity of her latest studio proposal.

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