Deep Cover Presents: Snowball The Truth About Sarah Revisited (LIVE at WBUR)
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Dec 29, 2025 Join Jake and Jess for a captivating live discussion where they dive into the complexities of trust and betrayal through Sarah's story. Uncover never-before-heard audio as they update listeners on Sarah’s journey post-release. Explore the heartwarming mission of Patrol Base Abate, aimed at supporting all veterans, and hear personal insights on the emotional toll of deception. They also reflect on why con stories fascinate us and share the challenges of reporting in such a sensitive landscape.
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A Mountain Retreat For Veterans
- Patrol Base Abate sits on a 60-acre ranch surrounded by vast forest and offers vets a restorative retreat.
- Jake and Jess describe Tom Schumann founding the base to prevent veteran suicide and honor Matthew Abate.
Monetary Losses Hide Deeper Harms
- The dollar amount stolen from charities doesn't capture the true harm of lost experiences.
- Jess and Jake emphasize the deeper cost when veterans lose access to life-changing retreats.
A Marine's Generosity Betrayed
- Justin, a deployed service member, donated to Sarah believing she had terminal cancer and later learned she stole his medical records.
- His story highlights both generosity and the personal violation of identity theft within the scam.