Benita Alexander
Former NBC News producer who publicly recounted being deceived by Dr. Paolo Macchiarini and later reported and produced a documentary about the fraud and its victims.
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Mar 22, 2026 • 4h 30min
"Fraud Week" Highlights, Scott Peterson Case Lead Detective - Megyn's "True Crime" Mega-Episode
John Buehler, retired Modesto detective who led the Scott Peterson probe. Matt Murphy, former Orange County homicide prosecutor now consulting on true-crime projects. Benita Alexander, former NBC producer who exposed medical fraud. They revisit the Paolo Macchiarini scandal, dissect the Ed Shin financial disappearance and prosecution, and walk through investigative breakthroughs and forensic details in the Scott Peterson investigation.
Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 43min
Fraud Week: Fiancé Doctor Pulls Off Personal and Medical Fraud, with Journalist Benita Alexander | Ep. 814
In this riveting discussion, Benita Alexander, a former NBC producer, shares her chilling experience with Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, a renowned but fraudulent surgeon. She reveals how his charm masked a dangerous web of lies, including fake connections to the Pope and a secret family. Benita discusses the emotional turmoil of discovering his deceit and offers insights on spotting red flags in relationships. Her harrowing journey sheds light on accountability in both love and medicine, making for a tale filled with suspense and revelation.
