Ep4 - Paul's Case

In this episode, we’re exploring the cases of Michael de Guzman of the Philippines and Melissa Caddick of Australia.  These two suffered from Paul's case - a malady of riches.  They pilfered millions of dollars from unsuspecting investors by creating elaborate smoke screens, and they did so to fund their lavish lifestyles.

On paper, Melissa Caddick seemed to possess a wildly successful investment fund, while Michael de Guzman was managing one of the richest gold mines in the world.  We see, however, that they commit their crimes recklessly.  They knew an end would one day have to come.

And when the end came, our perpetrators would prefer death over having to answer for their crimes.  While some would argue that their deaths were only their final con and that one or both have started life anew.

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Sources:
Paul's Case by Willa Cather (published in McClure's Magazine in 1905)
"The 'forever' friend, the former boss, the ex-husband: the early victims of fraudster Melissa Caddick for Sydney Morning Herald" by Kate MicClymont (Sydney Morning Herald)
"The Devil wears Dior" episode of 60 Minutes Australia
"Fools Gold" episode of Masterminds (2004 Canadian Broadcast)
"Bre-X Scandal: A History Timeline" by Jeff Desjardins (visualcapitalist.com)


Music (all tracks courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com):
Philip Ayers / Elimination Round / Time Bender
Arthur Benson / Pandora's Box
Leimoti / Small Mysteries
Birghtarm Orchestra / Consuming Love
Martin Landstrom / Tablespoons
Jon Bjork / Calcifer
Jerry Lacey / Just Be Curious
Reynard Seidel / Free Falling
Tervor Kowalski / As the Shadows Waltzed
baegel / Sleepy + Hungry / mysmallheart
Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen / Tracker / Rivers Run Red / Ghosting / Human Revolution / Cloak /  The Stakeout
Gregory David / Ruffles
Ryan James Carr / Drums Make Me Dream

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