In May 2024, Graceland was 24 hours from foreclosure—all because of a forged signature from a woman who'd been dead for 18 months.

Lisa Jeanine Findley, a 54-year-old con artist from Missouri, nearly stole Elvis Presley's mansion using fake companies, burner phones, and Microsoft Word in a $2.85M extortion attempt that shocked Memphis.

Host Steve Rhode shares his personal connection to Elvis's death, then unravels how Findley impersonated three different people in panicked emails to CBS News, created companies 6 years after they supposedly made loans, and was still shredding evidence when the FBI knocked on her door.

From fake cancer diagnoses to claiming Nigerian scammers framed her, this case reveals what happens when decades of small cons escalate into one massive delusion.

Because this isn't fiction. It's True Crime Cases You Haven't Heard.

Features exclusive analysis from the series' criminologist on the psychology of fraud, plus a bonus conversation exploring how someone convinces themselves they can steal an American icon.

Episode highlights:

• The email meltdown where one woman argued with herself as three people
• The company created 6 years after it supposedly made a loan
• The shredder still warm when FBI agents arrived
• Why spelling "Chancery" wrong might have saved Graceland

All details from court documents, official records, and sworn testimony.

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In this gripping episode of our True Crime podcast, we delve into the untold true crime story of federal agent Alberico Crespo, who knelt at a Santería altar—was he seeking spiritual guidance or protecting a drug empire?

This shocking true crime case reveals how a decorated fraud investigator used his badge to shield the very crimes he swore to stop, including connections to drug trafficker Jorge Diaz.

Based on court records, FBI wiretaps, and sworn testimony from his 2023 trial, we explore the missed 2018 tip that could have prevented 240,000 pills from hitting the street, and uncover the tragic deaths of four elderly victims found in seized trafficking files.

Discover the details behind why Crespo received a sentence of 97 months—longer than the dealer he protected.

Join me as we honor the victims and investigate the failings of justice in this riveting episode. Full source links available at TrueCrimeUnheard.com.

He confessed to killing 48 women, but the real story is darker. In this episode, we strip away the myths and expose the realities of Gary Ridgway — the so-called Green River Killer. Discover why he wasn’t caught for nearly 20 years, how he hid in plain sight as a father and factory worker, and the systemic failures that allowed him to keep killing. Built entirely from court records, sworn testimony, and prosecutorial files, this episode reveals lessons law enforcement — and society — still struggle to learn.

In this episode of True Crime Cases You Haven't Heard, explore the untold true crime story of a woman who became a victim after trying to help during a Detroit carjacking. Hours later, the very man she assisted, Cortez Blake, led her abduction, mistakenly convinced she had set him up. This episode recounts how one night of bad decisions, arrogance, and ignorance turned suspicion into violence, destroying lives on all sides. Join us as we analyze true crime through court documents, sworn testimony, and official records. Full source links available at TrueCrimeUnheard.com.

In this episode of True Crime Cases You Haven't Heard, we dive into an untold true crime story about the infamous hospice fraud scam that occurred in Los Angeles but it's happening elsewhere as well.

Nita Palma was convicted of health-care fraud and illegal kickbacks as she manipulated the hospice care system, enrolling patients who were not at the end of their lives.

Families and physicians reveal the shocking truth about how Medicare's end-of-life policies were exploited, often prioritizing financial gain over the compassionate care of dying patients. This compelling documentary episode is constructed from court records, sworn testimony, and official filings that shed light on the dark side of healthcare.

To access source documents and episode notes, visit TrueCrimeUnheard.com.

In this true crime podcast episode, we delve into the untold true crime story of Michael Geilenfeld — a man from Iowa once celebrated as a missionary savior in Haiti who was ultimately convicted in U.S. federal court for child sexual abuse. This episode uncovers a decades-long timeline filled with survivor testimony, overlooked red flags, and the closure of a Haiti orphanage due to corruption and betrayal. From whispers in the 1990s to a 2024 decision, we reveal how predators operate in the shadows and the devastating impact on vulnerable children who were repeatedly failed. This investigation is based entirely on court records, sworn testimony, and public documents — not speculation.

Full source documents and case details are available on the episode page at TrueCrimeUnheard.com.

Explore the harrowing true crime case of the Lobster Trap Murder, where James Dao became a victim of betrayal at sea. Five miles off the Southern California coast, James Dao was not just out on another late-night lobster run; he was pulled into a harrowing true crime story. Instead of catching lobsters, he became the victim of the Lobster Trap Murder, shot, bound, and dragged into the Pacific Ocean by individuals he considered friends.

In this episode of True Crime Cases You Haven’t Heard, we delve deep into the chilling case of the Lobster Trap Murder. From Dana Point Harbor to the federal courtroom, we explore how prosecutors unraveled a narrative of debt, suspicion, and betrayal at sea. Utilizing official records, testimony, and forensic evidence, this documentary account reveals a dark crime that the ocean tried to keep hidden. Tune in for an unforgettable investigation into this untold true crime case.

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For more than two decades, the true crime case of Kansas prosecutor Linus Thuston revealed shocking allegations of misconduct that went largely unchecked. This episode of True Crime Cases You Haven't Heard traces the untold true crime stories surrounding early financial improprieties and allegations of sexual exploitation involving around 50 women, examining how each missed intervention point allowed the abuse to escalate.

This episode traces three critical failures in oversight—built entirely from court records, sworn testimony, and verified reporting. You’ll hear how a redemption narrative replaced accountability, how law enforcement tried to act, and how a judge’s rare decision changed the outcome.

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All details in this episode come from court documents, official records, and sworn testimony. Full source links can be found on the episode page at TrueCrimeUnheard.com.