After faking his own death, Lee starts a new life as "Jason" in Florida. Meanwhile, Lee's family and friends react to the shocking news of his disappearance.  Listen to The Opportunist ad-free on Amazon Music You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  The ending credits song is called "The Crow" by Paul Graham Stanborough.                 

In a last ditch effort to recoup the losses at his hedge fund, Lee buys a failing bank. And while Lee is praised for the acquisition, behind closed doors, things aren't what they seem. And then, in June of 2012, Lee makes a decision that will land him in the headlines and leave his community shocked and devastated.  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  The ending credits song is called "The Crow" by Paul Graham Stanborough.                 

Beloved pastor and family man Aubrey Lee Price ("Lee") shocks his community by leaving his position at his church to start a hedge fund. After collecting millions of dollars in investors’ money, Lee realizes he’s in over his head. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  The ending credits song is called "The Crow" by Paul Graham Stanborough.                 

When Ralph Raines Junior stepped into Rachel Lee’s psychic shop in 2004, he was a lonely tree farmer in his 50s looking for love advice. Rachel became his friend and confidant, but over the next decade, what began as a $10 psychic reading would end up costing him more than he could ever have known. Our theme song is Waltz for Zacaria from Blue Dot Sessions.                 

Greg Brooks is a veteran deep sea salvager who claimed to discover a shipwreck off of Cape Cod carrying a billion-dollar treasure. He promised to share that treasure with friends and neighbors if they funded his mission to retrieve it. What started as a simple expedition led to an FBI investigation and a looming question: was there really treasure on that ship? You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  Our theme song is Waltz for Zacaria from Blue Dot Sessions.                 

Melissa met Jeffrey through an online dating site. At first they seemed like the perfect match-- they wanted all the same things in life. But Jeffrey wasn't who he said he was. He had a long, storied past as a con man, including once at an annual event for long distance hikers.   You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  Thank you to our sponsors:  Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/OPP Everlywell: Get 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/OPP Daily Harvest: For up to $40 off your first box, go to dailyharvest.com/OPP NordVPN: Keep your information encrypted and private with 30 day money back guarantee at nordvpn.com/OPP   

Financial manager Liz Campos explains what an ethical business management practice looks like, highlighting where Peggy got it wrong. Hannah then interviews the opportunist herself and Peggy offers her side of the story, touching on her mental health struggles, Rodman's relationship issues, and her plans to pay people back.  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  The ending credits song is called "Take Me to the Water" by David Gerard Lawrence and Samuel Kenneth Brookes. Thank you to our sponsors:  Athena Club: Get 20% off your first razor kit at athenaclub.com, use promo code opportunist Dipsea: For an extended 30 day free trial, go to dipseastories.com/opp June's Journey: Solve mysteries and download June's Journey free today on the App Store or Google Play NordVPN: Keep your information encrypted and private with 30 day money back guarantee at nordvpn.com/OPP  Blender's Eyewear: For 15% off at blenderseyewear.com, use promo code oppvip                 

Ricky Williams and his wife Kristin receive a notice from the IRS after their car is repossessed, leading to serious questions about Peggy. After the fallout from his trip to North Korea, Dennis Rodman finally calls it quits with King Management. Meanwhile, an FBI investigation is under way, showing a system of bank accounts that illustrates the depths of Peggy's deceit.  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  The ending credits song is called "Take Me to the Water" by David Gerard Lawrence and Samuel Kenneth Brookes. Thank you to our sponsors:  Upstart: Check your rate today at Upstart.com/opp. Rothy's: For $20 off your first order, go to Rothys.com/opp. Everlywell: Get 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/opp

Rodman honors Peggy in his Basketball Hall of Fame speech, while AJ keeps getting calls about unpaid bills. Vanessa Prieto, Rodman's family lawyer, faces continual problems with Peggy and begins to suspect criminal activity. Then, it is revealed that Peggy has been keeping a family secret from all her clients.  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  The ending credits song is called "Take Me to the Water" by David Gerard Lawrence and Samuel Kenneth Brookes. Thank you to our sponsors: Pepper Body: Get 20% off your first order of bras when you go to wearpepper.com/OPPORTUNIST Upstart: Check out personal loan rates at upstart.com/opp Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends game FREE on the App Store or Google Play & get $5 worth of in-game rewards when you reach Level 5.  Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market and get 80 dollars in free groceries at thrivemarket.com/opp  

Family friend Pamela Carrie recalls growing up with Peggy Barard in New Orleans and introduces her to future client Ricky Williams, a star running back for the Saints. After divorcing her third husband, Peggy enlists the help of a new business partner, a man she introduces as her brother Elkin. Both become enmeshed with Dennis Rodman, blurring the lines between business and family.  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  The ending credits song is called "Take Me to the Water" by David Gerard Lawrence and Samuel Kenneth Brookes. Thank you to our sponsors: June's Journey: Solve mysteries and download June's Journey free today on the App Store or Google Play Blender's Eyewear: For 15% off at blenderseyewear.com and enter promo code oppvip Dipsea: For an extended 30 day free trial, go to dipseastories.com/opp                 

In the mid-2000s, Dennis Rodman hired a new financial manager named Peggy, the CEO of King Management Group. Peggy looks like the picture of success and promises to help her clients achieve generational wealth. But as time goes on, Rodman's team begins to  question her credibility. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  The ending credits song is called "Take Me to the Water" by David Gerard Lawrence and Samuel Kenneth Brookes. Thank you to our sponsors: Daily Harvest: Get up to $40 off your first box at dailyharvest.com/opp Upstart: Check out personal loan rates at upstart.com/opp Audible: New members free for 30 days at Audible.com/opp or text "opp" to 500-500 Pill Club is now Favor: Become a new patient at heyfavor.com/opp and Favor will donate $10 to Bedsider.org. Your donation will help low-income individuals get access to birth control.                  

Hannah and producer Patia discuss making Season 3. We bring you more information on Sheryl's finances and her connection to local law enforcement in Tennessee and we ask the question: what happens to someone after they leave a cult? We also have a brand new interview for you with one of Sheryl's former's followers. Hear more of Rachael's on The Ex Files The Safe Passage Foundation - https://safepassagefoundation.org/ You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  Thank you to our sponsors:  Wondery, Against The Odds: Plane Crash in the Andes  Dipsea - For an extended 30 day free trial, go to Dipseastories.com/opp  Everlywell - Go to everlywell.com/opp for 20% off your at-home lab test. -  June's Journey - * Download June's Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play!

When her ministry and cat rescue gain unwanted notoriety in Whatcom County, Sheryl Ruthven plans a mass exodus, shrouded in secrecy.

When Sheryl Ruthven's cat passes away, she calls on her followers to build "Eva's Eden," a cat rescue, unlike any other, with a mission that extends far beyond rescuing cats. She also plots to get rid of her ex-husband.

In 2001, Sheryl Ruthven started her own church: Freedom Fire Ministries. But gradually, her uplifting sermons gave way to unorthodox teachings and doomsday prophecies. Over the last fifteen years those who believed her have seen families destroyed, their bank accounts drained and their homes filled... with cats.

When one of Sheryl Ruthven's followers dares to question her need for a $170,000 trip to Scotland, he is excommunicated. We begin to see a pattern, a wake of destruction that follows anyone who dares to question Sheryl's authority.

In this bonus mini crossover episode, we're joined by Em Schulz and Christine Schiefer of And That's Why We Drink, a podcast where murder and the paranormal finally meet! Grab your wine and milkshakes and listen in as Em and Christine share their own take on stories of opportunists with Hannah.  Check out And That's Why We Drink for more chilling ghost stories and downright terrifying true crime stories. And be sure to check out the second part of this crossover HERE on the And That's Why We Drink feed, where Hannah shares the story of disgraced pharmacist Robert Courtney from season two with Em and Christine.&nbsp

In the season epilogue, we talk about Kansas City (some more), discuss Robert Courtney's family, and answer the question, "Could it happen again?"  Thank you to Jason Dearen for speaking with us about his book, Kill Shot.  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  Thank you to our sponsors:  Athena Club- Go to Athenaclub.com and use promo code opportunist to get 20% Mejuri - Head to mejuri.com/opp for 10% off your first order Dipsea - For Opportunist listeners, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/oppSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Courtney's impending release spurs a public uproar and brings up questions about how the disgraced pharmacist has been perceived and treated as an upper class white criminal. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  Thank you to our sponsors: The Jordan Harbinger Show: You can't go wrong with adding The Jordan Harbinger Show to your rotation. It's incredibly interesting, there's never a dull show. Search for The Jordan Harbinger Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/OPP. Nuts.com: New Nuts.com customers get free shipping on your first order when you text OPP to 64-000.

While awaiting sentencing, Robert Courtney agrees to debrief investigators on the extent of his unthinkable crimes. 

In August 2001, Robert Courtney, a respected church deacon and family man, would find himself at the center of a massive FBI investigation.

The allegations against Robert Courtney are so heinous, the FBI initially assumes there has been a mistake. They move quickly, setting up a sting operation to catch him in the act.

In the Sherry Shriner epilogue we talk about the history of orgone, update you on the current status of the Orgone Warriors, and reveal more information about Sherry's death. We also bring you a brand new interview with a former Orgone Warrior.

Sherry goes viral after Stephen's death. Meanwhile, Barbara is charged and tried for murder.

Angered by his exile, Stephen becomes obsessed with taking Sherry down. A distressing night fighting with Orgone Warriors online ends with his death.

Shortly after Barbara Rogers and Stephen Mineo start dating, Sherry Shriner declares Barbara to be a witch. Stephen is thrown into a state of distress when Sherry makes him choose between Barbara and the Orgone Warriors.

Sherry, increasingly paranoid and power hungry, turns on her inner circle. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  Thank you to our sponsors: Audible -  Audible.com/opp or text OPP to 500-500 to start your free 30 day trial 

Sherry, after being rejected from several ministry groups, realizes she can gain more followers through the internet. She also becomes friends with Stephen Mineo. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/ 

In the aftermath of Kelly's death, Sherry sees an opportunity to promote her ministry and she predicts the end of the world by decoding messages in the bible. You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/