John Kiriakou's Dead Drop S1E12 The Grind
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Jan 26, 2026 A spycraft sting unfolds with a tense undercover capture and a hidden weapons bunker. Personal life collides with tradecraft as a messy divorce, custody fights and a sudden parental disappearance complicate everything. Scenes move from embassy intrigue to weekend custody drives and a planned family trip gone wrong.
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Residency Misunderstanding Delays Divorce
- John misread residency rules and believed a one-year wait meant the divorce could be filed in Ohio without residency.
- He cut child support on counsel's suggestion, prompting Joanne to file and finally start the legal process.
Custody Logistics Became Legal Battles
- Joanne contested nearly every custody logistics issue, forcing John into repeated court battles.
- Judges eventually granted his parents pickup rights and adjusted schedules to make visits feasible.
Community Amplifies Private Conflict
- Small-town ethnic ties amplified the divorce's social fallout and gossip.
- Community divisions turned private matters into public conflicts that even led to fights in a coffeehouse.