Swindled

A multinational meat processing company wreaks havoc on animals and people in pursuit of profits. 

Prelude: Cody Easterday's $233 million "ghost cattle" scheme.

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The eccentric director of a veterans charity goes on the run after being exposed as a fraud. 

Prelude: The downfall of a county commissioner in Florida.

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A Nevada-based alkaline water company owned by a local politician is blamed for an outbreak of serious illnesses. 

Prelude: The events surrounding a Nevada state senator's resignation.

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A village clerk in Nebraska leads the charge to rebuild after a catastrophic tornado and becomes the focal point of an international mystery. 

Prelude: Twin tornadoes devastate Pilger, Nebraska.

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Originally published July 18, 2021.

A critically ill teenager writes a best-selling book about his abusive childhood. 

Prelude: New Horizons Youth Ministry opens a child reform program overseas.

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A utility company's neglected equipment ignites the deadliest wildfire in California history. 

Prelude: A natural gas leak destroys a neighborhood in San Bruno.

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The manufacturer of a persistent pesticide endangers the people and environment of Hopewell, Virginia. 

Prelude: Two islands in the French West Indies are contaminated with chlordecone.

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A renowned sinus surgeon disappears after malpractice allegations surface. 

Prelude: Philip and Marcella Gabriele are accused of performing unnecessary eye surgeries.

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A mistress' 12-year-long affair with a wealthy department store heir ends in violence and conspiracy. 

Prelude: The collapse of Bernie Cornfeld's financial empire.

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Originally published June 30, 2023.

A worker (Jose Melena) at a canned tuna factory becomes trapped in an industrial oven and burns to death. A worker (Alan Catterall) at a plastic kayak company becomes trapped in an industrial oven and burns to death. Two workers (Ian Erickson and David Mayes) at a bakery become trapped in an industrial oven and burn to death.

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