The Binge Cases: My Mother's Lies
Sony Music Entertainment
In the summer of 2000, Jessica Currin was found murdered in a small Kentucky town. Ray McCord’s mom Susan Galbreath had been integral in solving the crime, and even helped law enforcement put a man, Quincy Cross, in prison for life.
After Ray inherited a box of files from his mom, his world is turned upside down. Among the hand-written notes, letters and photos, he finds what he believes is a sinister lie…
As he sifted through his mother’s investigation, he realized things just weren’t adding up.
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After Ray inherited a box of files from his mom, his world is turned upside down. Among the hand-written notes, letters and photos, he finds what he believes is a sinister lie…
As he sifted through his mother’s investigation, he realized things just weren’t adding up.
From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go.
Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases to get new stories on the first of the month, every month.
Hit ‘Subscribe’ at the top of The Binge Crimes show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com.
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The Binge – feed your true crime obsession.
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Oct 1, 2020 • 39min
Fake Priest | 8. Origin Story
Alex Schuman finally has his showdown with Father Ryan. But things don't go as planned because Father Ryan has something to confess about his past that sheds light on why he wanted to become a "priest" in the first place.
A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production.
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Sep 24, 2020 • 31min
Fake Priest | 7. Two Dead Priests
In his autobiography, Father Ryan connects himself to two priests who died suspiciously. One he accuses of molesting children. The other? He says he teamed up with to publicly shame pedophile priests. What's the truth?
A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production.
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Sep 17, 2020 • 37min
Fake Priest | 6. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
The father-daughter investigator team discovers the cop who arrested Father Ryan may have an ulterior motive. They defend Father Ryan tooth and nail - until they get a troubling surprise of their own.
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Sep 10, 2020 • 37min
Fake Priest | 5. Meet The Browns
A sheriff deputy arrests Father Ryan for taking more than $70,000 from an elderly follower. It's looking like he might get 7 years in prison, but then he meets a father-daughter pair of private investigators who change everything.
A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production.
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Sep 3, 2020 • 37min
Fake Priest | 4. Llama Drama
After Father Ryan steals a follower's money, her property and even her husband's ashes, she hires a lawyer. A legal battle ensues over unpaid loans and a herd of llamas that Father Ryan leaves high and dry.
A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production.
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Aug 27, 2020 • 36min
Fake Priest | 3. The Teacher
Even con artists need mentors. Meet the false prophet who teaches Father Ryan how to perfect his con. Father Ryan evades criminal charges again and Alex learns about an unspoken reason prosecutors could let many criminals go free.
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Aug 20, 2020 • 37min
Fake Priest | 2. Coming Home
Alex tracks down Father Ryan’s son, Jonathan Brady, and discovers Father Ryan was a scammer and manipulator long before he wore a priestly robe. Turns out he had plenty of practice committing fraud before he opened his first church in Wisconsin.
A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production.
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Aug 13, 2020 • 36min
Fake Priest | 1. An Unholy Priest
Investigative reporter Alex Schuman hears about a guy accused of swindling millions who has travelled the Midwest for decades pretending to be a priest. Alex starts his journey talking to two people who have long tried to expose the truth. Alex is hoping to finally figure out why anyone would try to pull off such an elaborate con.
A Neon Hum Media and Sony Music Entertainment production.
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Jul 31, 2020 • 2min
Introducing Smoke Screen: Fake Priest
Father Ryan, a master of deception, claims to have lived as an impersonating priest for three decades, performing sacred rituals while facing allegations of fraud and exploitation. He captivates with tales of evading law enforcement, moving from town to town. The discussion delves into his manipulative tactics and the vulnerability of his followers, particularly the elderly. Listeners will be drawn into a chilling saga of trust manipulated into a scheme, as the true nature of this audacious con is slowly unveiled.
