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Like a real-life Phantom of the Opera, Southern California local theater actor Daniel Wozniak lured his victims, Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi, in the attic of a theatre, where he would kill and dismember them before performing on stage the very same night. As of now, Wozniak alone sits on San Quentin's death row. But is there room for more? Is Rachel Buffett, a former Disney Princess and Dan's ex fiancee, an accomplice in the murderous scheme? Simultaneous to the launch of SLEUTH, today began Rachel's trial for accessory after the fact . Will justice prevail or will she completely walk free from her role in the crimes. Should she have been charged with murder? Investigative journalist and host of Sleuth Linda Sawyer, follows this story till it's ultimate conclusion, so that the victim's families finally learn the whole picture of what happened to their loved ones.
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The Good Thief - Ep 1. How to Rob Banks and Influence People
Jul 12, 202300:35:47Tap to summarizeMiles and the team learn how Vassilis and his gang pulled off the biggest bank robbery in Greek history without firing a single shot. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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May 18, 202300:33:46Tap to summarizeA coup in Haiti empowers a new paramilitary squad, bold enough to face down the U.S. military. In Miami, the black book resurfaces – and the killings continue. Available to all on May 18, 2023. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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22. Sleuth's Explosive Finale Farewell to Season One
Jan 1, 201901:27:05Tap to summarize22. In Sleuth's finale farewell-to-season-one episode, we conclude our investigation into the Dan Wozniak double murder case by turning the tables on Host and Crime Journalist Linda Sawyer. We thought it was time to ask Sawyer questions that lingered throughout the season, so we presented her with inquiries submitted directly by our Sleuth listeners. And finally, you'll hear from a source Sawyer refers to over the last few episodes as "Deep Throat". It's an explosive finale you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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21. Sleuth has the week off with Santa's arrival
Dec 22, 201800:02:23Tap to summarizeWith Christmas here, the team at Sleuth has taken the week off, but sit tight, because the finale is just around the corner. For the last episode of Sleuth, you will have a chance to ask me, Linda Sawyer, the lingering questions you've had all season. Please leave all your questions on our Sleuth facebook page at facebook.com/sleuthpodcast, and we will do our best to answer each one. And that's not all. Our Season One SLEUTH finale will include an exclusive surprise guest. A guest you have been patiently waiting to hear from and one you will not want to miss. So for now, go to our Sleuth Facebook page and start asking away. Happy Holiday wishes to one and all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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20. SLEUTH welcomes another exclusive, Tim Wozniak’s former lifelong friend Bob Castillo who delivered the murder weapon
Dec 19, 201801:21:08Tap to summarizeEp 20. With another exclusive, Sleuth speaks to Tim Wozniak’s lifelong former friend Bob Castillo. Bob shares his stories that help present a window into Tim Wozniak’s world. Bob’s insights reveal Tim’s role in the murders of Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi. Murders that for now, only his younger brother Dan sits alone for, on San Quentin’s death row. Sources tell me that Daniel Wozniak worries, that this podcast will reveal enough of Tim’s participation which could ultimately land Tim in a cell right next to his brother. Is he right? Listen and decide for yourselves. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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19. New District Attorney Todd Spitzer Dethrones Twenty Year Incumbent. His Mission, To Clean Up Corruption in the Orange County Justice System. Welcome Back A Timely Roundtable With Guests, Scott Sanders, Paul Wilson and Scott Moxley.
Dec 12, 201800:59:26Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Sleuth, we hope you recognize our efforts throughout this podcast, to shine a light on just how justice is dispensed and determined in Orange County, California. With the checks and balances a platform like SLEUTH has brought to bare on this subject, there is now a new District Attorney in town. On November 6th the people of Orange County spoke and voted in new DA Todd Spitzer, who dethroned twenty year incumbent Tony Rackauckas. Mr. Spitzer won on a platform of cleaning up corruption in the Orange County DA’s office. With that, we welcome a timely roundtable discussion with a trio of guests including: Wozniak defense counsel Scott Sanders, victim advocate Paul Wilson, who lost his wife of twenty six years to Mr. Sanders client Scott Dekraai, and a thirty year award winning veteran journalist, Scott Moxley. Mr. Moxley, through his Moxley Confidential OC weekly column, informs the publicly by keeping an eye on the political and legal maneuvering which takes place in the Orange County justice system. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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18. Hear Daniel Wozniak’s own words between he and his Disney princess fiancee Rachel Buffett on Costa Mesa Police recorded jailhouse calls.
Dec 5, 201801:27:08Tap to summarize18. On this episode of Sleuth you will hear for the first time, in his own words, double murderer Daniel Wozniak describe in detail, the events leading up to his murderous crimes. Sleuth has exclusively obtained three actual jailhouse calls Daniel Wozniak made to Rachel Buffett before and after his confession to the Costa Mesa Police for murdering both Sam Herr and Julie Kibuishi. Sleuth invited Wozniak lead Detective Mike Cohen to the program. Detective Cohen was instrumental in procuring a confession from Daniel Wozniak. He is here with us to share his firsthand insights into each conversation between the convicted lovers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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17. Meet Dr. Vonda Pelto, Psychologist to Some of the Most Famous Serial Killers in Modern Day.
Nov 30, 201800:57:58Tap to summarize17. In this episode, we invite Dr. Vonda Pelto to the program. If you recall from episode one, I describe how my investigative journey first began on this case at Dr. Pelto’s Southern California home. It was early December of 2015, and I was commissioned to report and write a profile piece on Dr. Pelto who enjoyed a colorful career as a psychologist with an office in the Los Angeles Men’s County Jail. It was there, she treated her patients who just happened to be some of the most prolific serial killers that terrorized Los Angeles residents back in the eighties. After our interview, Dr. Pelto included me in a small gathering of her neighbors for a Christmas celebration at the house. On that evening, I met local theatre owners Jeff and Nancy Hathcock, where Daniel Wozniak performed as the lead for their musicals. It was also the same location where Daniel killed and dismembered his first victim Sam Herr in the attic of their Liberty Theatre. From that moment, I never returned home, and thus began my odyssey in uncovering the details of this case. We now welcome Dr. Pelto. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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16. Meet the couple Dan Wozniak calls Mama and Big Guy, Kristen and John Spath, parents to the love of Dan's life, a girl named Brittany.
Nov 28, 201801:32:04Tap to summarize16. Throughout this podcast, I have attempted to share with our listeners various interviews with people who knew the ex-Disney princess Rachel Buffett. You've heard conversations with people that knew Rachel prior to her meeting Dan, during her time with Dan as his fiancee and the time subsequent to Dan Wozniak’s arrest and incarceration. But how much do we know about Dan prior to his courtship with Rachel Buffett? Meet Kristen and John Spath, who’s daughter Brittany dated Dan prior to Rachel Buffet. Most of the people I have spoken to told me, they believe Brittany was the love of Dan’s life. Kristen and John were like family to Dan referring to Kristen as Mama and John as the big guy. They have family memories to share that included Dan. With a surprise couple of guests that the Spaths could have never anticipated arriving at their front door the week of the murders. All these stories and more you won't hear anywhere else but here on Sleuth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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15. A Court House Tale of a Press Conference Where Rachel Buffett's Prosecutor Seemingly Comes A Bit Unhinged.
Nov 21, 201800:57:26Tap to summarize15. With Rachel Buffett's accessory to murder trial concluded, the spectators including family and friends are ushered out of court, with the media and their crews not far behind. The word is quickly spread that a formal press conference is taking place on a lower level in the Santa Ana courthouse as the crowd slowly moves toward the elevator banks. Others chose the stairs so as not to be late in attending what media folks call a “presser”—an event which I and my SLEUTH team attended as well. What promised to be a happy moment of closure for Steve and Raquel Herr and June and Masa Kibuishi…turned into an event that prosecutor Matt Murphy chose to instead, roast me and my podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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