Simon Leviev convinced women around the world that he was the billionaire heir to a diamond empire. Private jets, luxury hotels, designer clothes, security teams, and seemingly unlimited wealth helped create the perfect illusion—but almost everything was fake.

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn break down the extraordinary rise of the man known as the Tinder Swindler. They explore how Simon Leviev gained his victims' trust, built a carefully crafted lifestyle of deception, and persuaded women to send him hundreds of thousands of dollars while staying one step ahead of authorities.

From fake identities and fabricated emergencies to international investigations and the Netflix documentary that made his story famous, this episode examines one of the most sophisticated romance fraud schemes in recent history—and the warning signs that were hidden in plain sight.

Everyone lies. The evidence doesn't.

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A routine traffic stop became one of the most disturbing serial killer investigations in American history.

When police pulled over Randy Kraft in 1983, they weren't looking for a serial killer. But what they discovered inside his car would unravel a decade of brutal murders and expose a cryptic "scorecard" believed to document dozens of victims.

Known today as The Scorecard Killer, Kraft is suspected of murdering more than 60 young men across California, Oregon, and Michigan. Many of his victims remained unidentified for years, leaving investigators to piece together one of the most complex serial murder cases in U.S. history.

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the evidence, the investigation, and the disturbing clues that helped expose one of America's most calculating serial killers.

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Every crime has a story—but not every story gets told accurately.

Hosted by Connie and Jocelyn, Unlawful Acts explores some of history's most notorious criminal cases through evidence, investigative records, and the people behind the headlines. From serial killers and organized crime to kidnappings, corruption, and unsolved mysteries, each episode separates fact from fiction.

Everyone lies.

The evidence doesn't.

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In the late 1970s, two men traveled the highways of Southern California in a battered van they called the "Murder Mac." To those who crossed their path, Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris appeared unremarkable. In reality, they were responsible for one of the most infamous serial murder cases in American history.

Known as the Toolbox Killers, Bittaker and Norris targeted teenage girls, carrying out a series of calculated abductions and murders that shocked investigators and forever changed the detectives who worked the case. The evidence uncovered inside their van—and the testimony that followed—revealed crimes so disturbing they continue to be studied decades later.

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the complete case, from how the two men met and planned their crimes to the investigation that ultimately brought them to justice. Along the way, they explore the evidence, the courtroom proceedings, and the lasting impact this case has had on law enforcement, criminal investigations, and the victims' families.

Unlawful Acts is a weekly true crime podcast that goes beyond the headlines, exploring the people, evidence, and investigations behind some of history's most notorious criminal cases.

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What do Amil Dinsio, Jimmy Hoffa, Richard Nixon, and one of the most audacious bank vault burglaries in American history have in common?

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the remarkable California vault heist that stunned investigators in 1972. While America was consumed by the Nixon administration, political turmoil, and the growing influence of organized crime, a crew of professional thieves quietly carried out one of the most sophisticated bank burglaries ever attempted.

Authorities soon focused on Amil Dinsio, a legendary bank burglar whose reputation for planning impossible vault jobs made him one of the FBI's most notorious fugitives. As investigators followed the evidence, rumors of organized crime involvement fueled speculation during an era when Jimmy Hoffa, the Mafia, and political corruption dominated headlines.

Together, they explore the planning, execution, investigation, and lasting legacy of the heist while separating documented facts from decades of myth.

If you enjoy true crime, criminal history, organized crime, FBI investigations, famous robberies, and deep dives into America's most fascinating criminal cases, subscribe to Unlawful Acts for new episodes every week.

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The summer of 1979 turned Richmond, Virginia into a city living in fear.

What began as isolated acts of violence quickly escalated into one of the most brutal murder sprees in American history. The killers weren't strangers or drifters—they were brothers. Linwood, James "J.B.," and Anthony Briley hunted victims across Richmond with a level of violence that shocked investigators and terrified an entire community. By the time authorities finally stopped them, dozens of lives had been shattered, and the true number of victims remains part of the case's lasting legacy.

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we examine the rise of the Briley Brothers, the fear that spread throughout Richmond, the investigation that brought them down, and the shocking death row escape that cemented their place in true crime history.

Everyone lies. The evidence doesn't.

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For years, freight trains carried one of America's most terrifying serial killers from state to state without anyone realizing it.

Known as The Railroad Killer, Ángel Maturino Reséndiz used the nation's rail system to move undetected, committing brutal murders across Texas, Kentucky, Florida, Illinois, and beyond. Living off the rails and operating under multiple aliases, he evaded authorities for years while leaving behind a trail of victims and unanswered questions. Investigators struggled to connect crimes occurring hundreds of miles apart until a nationwide manhunt finally revealed the truth.

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the life, crimes, and psychology of one of the most prolific serial killers in modern American history. From the attack that left survivor Holly Dunn alive to tell her story, to the FBI's pursuit and Reséndiz's eventual surrender, this is the complete story of the man who turned America's railways into his escape route.

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What happens when a relationship ends, but one person refuses to let go?

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Dorothea Puente appeared to be the last person anyone would suspect of murder.

In 1980s Sacramento, she was known as a kind, grandmotherly woman who opened her home to society's most vulnerable people—elderly residents, disabled individuals, and those with nowhere else to go. To neighbors, she seemed caring and generous. To the people living under her roof, she offered shelter, meals, and support.

But one by one, her tenants began disappearing.

Friends and family were told they had moved away. Social workers were given excuses. Questions were asked, but the answers always seemed to satisfy investigators—until one missing person case led police to her Victorian boarding house.

What they discovered beneath the backyard would expose one of California's most disturbing serial murder cases.

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn unravel the shocking crimes of Dorothea Puente, the woman who turned a place of refuge into a killing ground. From forged checks and stolen benefits to multiple murders hidden beneath her property, this is the chilling story of how a seemingly harmless grandmother became one of America's most notorious serial killers.

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On August 28, 2003, a pizza delivery driver walked into a bank in Erie, Pennsylvania carrying a cane gun, a handwritten demand note, and a metal collar locked around his neck. Minutes later, he was surrounded by police in a parking lot, desperately claiming that the bomb attached to him was real.

Then it exploded.

What followed became one of the most bizarre and disturbing criminal investigations in FBI history. Was Brian Wells a willing participant in a carefully planned bank robbery? Or was he an innocent man forced into a deadly plot he could never escape?

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn unravel the shocking story behind the infamous Pizza Bomber case—a twisted conspiracy involving scavenger hunt clues, homemade explosives, conflicting confessions, and a cast of eccentric suspects whose stories only became stranger as investigators dug deeper.

More than two decades later, one question still fuels debate:

Who was really responsible for Brian Wells' death?

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