For a time, Christopher “CJ” Alexander seemed to be everywhere; on the news in his native Ohio, in magazine articles, and featured on various hunting-related podcasts, telling the tale again and again of how he took a massive 18-point buck – a trophy in the running to be among the top three typical whitetails of all time.  In the end, fame turned into felony charges, and the windfall he expected became instead a whopping $43,000 in fines. Hear the facts as read by an investigator involved in the case.

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Here’s what we discuss:

·        Wayne reads a note from Alexander

·        Deer becomes an internet sensation

·        Everyone loved the underdog story

·        Ohio DNR follows up

·        Information casts doubt on Alexander’s story

·        A photo and legwork begin to unravel the lies

·        Animal was poached on private property

·        Cell phone records reveal a plan

·        They name the buck Megatron

·        “Buying a house type money.”

·        Alexander shoots the buck… poorly

·        The deer is found and removed under cover of darkness

·        An elaborate cover up is put into motion

·        High expectations for big profits

·        “Can cell phone location data be used as evidence against me?”

·        Alexander pleads guilty to 14 charges

·        Deer was targeted solely for money and fame

Credits

Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores

Producer: Jay Ammann

Warden’s Watch logo & Design:

Ashley Hannett

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Stacey DesRoches

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