When Seth Crossno flew to the Bahamas for Fyre Festival, he expected chaos—but not the kind that would leave him stranded in a disaster zone with the world watching. As one of the first people to document the debacle in real time—via a parody account—Seth’s tweets helped shape the public narrative of one of the biggest event failures in modern history. In this interview, Nicole Lapin sits down with Seth to unpack what it was really like on the ground at Fyre Fest, how he became an accidental internet icon, and why he ultimately took Billy McFarland to court.

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From stolen identities to fake charities, former Rep. George Santos mastered the art of deception long before he ever stepped foot in Congress. Nicole Lapin uncovers the astonishing truth behind the disgraced politician’s career, detailing the fraud, financial scams, and outrageous lies that made Santos infamous—and ultimately brought about his spectacular downfall.

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Jordan Belfort promised his investors a shortcut to riches—but instead delivered fraud, scandal, and financial ruin. Dubbed "The Wolf of Wall Street," Belfort’s criminal empire featured wild parties, drug-fueled excess, and massive deception. Nicole Lapin investigates the true story behind one of America’s most notorious financial criminals and the explosive federal investigation that finally brought him down.

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Journalist Jessica Pressler first broke the sensational story of Anna Sorokin—the mysterious "heiress" who scammed her way into Manhattan's elite circles. After moving to New York in 2013, 19-year-old Sorokin transformed herself into Anna Delvey, living a life of luxury funded entirely by fraud. In this interview, Jessica reveals how Anna deceived banks, hotels, and even her closest friends, and describes what it was like seeing her investigative reporting adapted into the hit Netflix series "Inventing Anna."

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Belle Gibson wasn’t just another wellness influencer—she was a scammer who faked terminal cancer, deceived vulnerable followers, and stole from charities. Nicole Lapin uncovers the shocking details behind Belle’s fraudulent empire, the investigation that exposed her, and the lasting damage caused by one of Instagram’s most notorious influencers.

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Crime House proudly presents Murder in the Media, our first-ever true crime audiobook. Told through the lens of five heart-pounding murder cases, this thrilling audiobook traces the evolving – and sometimes insidious – role the media has had in shaping true crime storytelling. Dive into five iconic cases, including the twisted crimes of serial killer H.H. Holmes, the scandalous Hollywood murder of William Desmond Taylor, the infamous Clutter Family slaying, the terrifying Tylenol murder mystery, and the disappearance that captivated America: Chandra Levy. How much has media coverage shaped the crimes we remember—and why?

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In the 2010s, LuLaRoe leggings were everywhere—promising easy money, flexible hours, and the chance to run your own business. But Roberta Blevins learned firsthand that beneath LuLaRoe's vibrant surface lurked a devastating financial trap. In this candid conversation with Nicole Lapin, Roberta reveals the emotional and financial cost of getting caught up in LuLaRoe’s infamous MLM empire, and how she's fighting back today.

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When billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman were found murdered in their Toronto mansion in 2017, suspicion immediately fell on their enemies—everyone from corporate rivals to family members. Five years later, their brutal double homicide remains unsolved. Nicole Lapin dives deep into the tangled web of money, power, and betrayal behind one of Canada's most shocking cold cases.

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Nicole Lapin sits down with Tyler Gray, investigative journalist and author of "The Hit Charade," who uncovered the explosive truth behind music mogul Lou Pearlman. Pearlman created some of the biggest boy bands in history, including the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, and seemed like he could do no wrong. But behind the chart-topping hits and worldwide tours, Lou spun a dangerous web of fraud, betrayal, and financial deceit. Tyler reveals how Pearlman’s dark empire eventually collapsed, devastating the pop stars and investors who trusted him most.

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In 2017, Billy McFarland was promoting Fyre Festival - an exclusive event in the Bahamas, filled with celebrity guests, top performers and a lot of good looking people. But behind the glamor, it was all a lie. In the end, Billy became famous -- not for throwing an epic party -- but for getting thrown in jail.

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