The Tangent Files

An Accident & A Schemer


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Laila tells us about a tragic accident involving an au pair and the child she was caring for.

Then Sidney lightens the mood with the story of Michael Larson, the man determined to make a quick buck who set the record for most money won on a CBS in game show - and all his other get rich quick attempts.

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For this episode, Sidney's sources were:

  • The documentary "'Big Bucks' -the Press Your Luck Scandal"
  • "'Luckiest' Man in Game Shows" by the Strong National Museum of Play

Laila's sources were:

  • Documentary "The Trial of Louise Woodward"
  • A page of chillingcrimes.com - since removed.
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The Tangent FilesBy Sidney and Laila