Scams, Money, & Murder

For decades, the Murdaugh family was famous for being trusted, personal injury lawyers in Hampton County, South Carolina. But when Alex Murdaugh's son was involved in a brutal boating accident, the Murdaughs found themselves under a microscope. And all of the ugly crimes Alex had committed using his law firm started to bubble to the surface. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.

Emerging from humble beginnings in small-town France, Christophe Rocancourt wormed his way into high society in Paris, Los Angeles, and New York. Everywhere he went, he conned people into giving him money for bogus investments. Whether Christophe pretended to be related to famous film producers or even a European cousin of the famous Rockefeller family, people were happy to hand over their hard-earned money. By the time they realized they'd been duped, Christophe was already gone. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.

Known as "Governor Sunshine," Rod Blagojevich dominated Chicago and Illinois politics in the late '90s and early 2000s. But something sinister lay behind the flashy smile. Despite promises of big change, Rod descended into a world of crime and corruption that ultimately landed him behind bars. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.

In the early 2000s, word of Bernie Madoff's secret investment advisory firm finally started to get out. But even when the SEC investigated his shady business tactics, Bernie came out ahead. But Bernie's magic touch could only take him so far. There were some economic forces even he couldn't control... and when the damage was done, Bernie Madoff's crimes were finally exposed. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.

For decades, Bernie Madoff was regarded as a Wall Street titan. Even when the economy slumped, his investments seemed to come out ahead. But behind the flashy returns, it was all a mirage. And it was only a matter of time until somebody realized it. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.

When it comes to pop culture, few have had an impact like Lou Pearlman. For years, it seemed like the mastermind behind boy bands like the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC could do no wrong. But behind the hit albums and worldwide tours, Lou spun a web of deceit that eventually destroyed his music empire. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.

As the end of the year approaches, we're revisiting the best episodes of 2024 from Crime House. On Money Crimes, Nicole Lapin broke down the story of Melissa Ann Shepard, a.k.a. the Internet Black Widow. This deadly senior citizen lured in rich retirees, drained their bank accounts... and left a trail of bodies in her wake. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tikok and Instagram @crimehouse

In the 2010s, LuLaRoe seemed to be everywhere. People with dreams of a successful stay-at-home business clamored for a chance to sell LuLaRoe's famously soft leggings. But there was more to LuLaRoe than met the eye. Many people who signed up with LuLaRoe were left with closets full of unsellable clothes -- and empty bank accounts. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.

As the end of the year approaches, we're revisiting the best episodes of 2024 from Crime House. On Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy examined the case of the Tylenol Murders. In the fall of 1982, seven people in Chicago were killed by poisoned Tylenol pills. In the first of three episodes, learn how the murders unfolded, the early steps investigators took... and how the killer eluded them. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse. To hear the conclusion of this gripping true crime story, check out Murder: True Crime Stories on Apple or Spotify.

In 2006, Abraham Shakespeare was just another down-on-his-luck guy trying to get by. But then, he won $30 million in the Florida lottery and everything changed. Generous to a fault, Abe helped anyone who asked. That included a woman named Dee Dee Moore. She was willing to do whatever it took to get her hands on Abe's fortune... including murder. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. For more content, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @crimehouse.