Criminal Conduct

Criminal Conduct is an investigative true-crime podcast series hosted by John Taylor and Javier Leiva. In season 1, the hosts look into the death of Michelle O'Connell, picking up the investigation where murdered sleuth, Eli Washtock, left off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle O’Connell was shot to death on September 2, 2010 after arguing with her boyfriend, St Johns Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Jeremy Banks’. The weapon that delivered the fatal shot was Jeremy’s police-issued firearm. Jeremy then made a disturbing 9-1-1. After a short investigation, her death was officially ruled a ‘suicide.’ Subsequent official investigations did not change this conclusion. Eight years later, a private citizen named Eli Washtock, began investigating Michelle’s death, but before he could finish, he was murdered. ----- A special thanks to: Our executive producer Advertisecast Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body,” during our intro. Her music is available anywhere you can purchase music. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen on Spotify Follow us on social media:  Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On January 31, 2019, Eli Washtock, an amateur sleuth looking into Michelle O’Connell’s death, was murdered in his condo.  A neighbor says that Washtock feared for his life. Prior to his murder, he told people he had a run-in with St Johns County Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Banks.  A neighbor says that Washtock feared for his life. “He knew that somebody was coming for him, so he rented the place downstairs, didn’t tell anybody, let his kids stay there,” Alec Laughlin said. “So he knew it was coming.”  Michelle O’Connell’s mother Patty, says that this was “a planned killing.”  John Taylor and Javier Leiva retrace Eli Washtock’s investigation to figure out what he learned and if his murder has any connection to Michelle O'Connell’s death.  A special thanks to: Our executive producer Advertisecast Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body,” during our intro. Her music is available anywhere you can purchase music. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen on Spotify Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Check out our other shows: Pretend Podcast Twisted Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eli Washtock’s investigation into the Michelle O’Connell case started with the death scene. We will delve into the night of Michelle’s death on September 2, 2010, in St. Augustine, Florida. What led up to her death? And how did St Johns Sheriff’s Office respond to a call for help from one of their own? A special thanks to: Our executive producer Advertisecast Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body,” during our intro. Her music is available anywhere you can purchase music. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen on Spotify Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Check out our other shows: Pretend Podcast Twisted Podcast Today's promo is for the new podcast titled, "Fool Me Twice" by Jules Hannaford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle O’Connell and Jeremy Banks were once happy and in love. How did they meet? What was their relationship like? And why did their love end with violence? We also explore Eli Washtock’s past relationship. A special thanks to: Laura Richards - Criminal Behavioural Analyst; Executive Producer Jennifer 42; Producer Dirty John, The Dirty Truth; Founder Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body,” during our intro. Her music is available anywhere you can purchase music. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen on Spotify Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Check out our other shows: Pretend Podcast Twisted Podcast Today's promo is for the new podcast titled, "Missing Persons" hosted by Mike Morford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Jeremy Banks dialed 9-1-1, he summoned his co-workers, deputies from the St Johns County Sheriff’s Office. What mistakes were made and how will they affect later investigations? And where did Eli Washtock look for new evidence? A special thanks to: Laura Richards – Criminal Behavioural Analyst; Executive Producer Jennifer 42; Producer Dirty John, The Dirty Truth; Founder Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Service Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body,” during our intro. Her music is available anywhere you can purchase music. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen on Spotify This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Check out our other shows: Pretend Podcast Twisted Podcast Today’s promo is for the new podcast titled, “Mugshot” hosted by Lindsay Moryoussef. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four months after Michelle O’Connell’s death, St Johns Sheriff, David Shoar, turned the investigation over to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (“FDLE”). What state investigators found changed everything. And when Eli Washtock was murdered, there were rumors that his son was staying in a separate apartment. Where exactly was his son living?  Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body,” during our intro. Her music is available anywhere you can purchase music. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen on Spotify Relevant Media Solutions for allowing us to use your recording studio. This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Check out our other shows: Pretend Podcast Twisted Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar goes on the offensive against FDLE. The ones investigating Michelle O’Connell’s death are now facing accusations of their own. What will be the fallout from this investigation? And who was Eli Washtock financing his pursuit of justice for Michelle? Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body,” during our intro. Her music is available anywhere you can purchase music. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen on Spotify Relevant Media Solutions for allowing us to use your recording studio. This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Check out our other shows: Pretend Podcast Twisted Podcast Today’s promo is for the podcast A Date with Dateline hosted by Kimberly and Katie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new investigation into Michelle O’Connell’s death is underway. How will Jeremy Banks react to the new allegations? Sheriff David Shoar is retiring in 2021, which means there will be a new Sheriff in St Johns County, Florida. And we look at alternative avenues for looking into Eli Washtock’s murder. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body,” during our intro. Her music is available anywhere you can purchase music. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen on Spotify Relevant Media Solutions for allowing us to use your recording studio. This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media: Twitter @criminalcon Facebook @criminalconduct Instagram @criminalcon Check out our other shows: Pretend Podcast Twisted Podcast Today’s promo is for the podcast Murderish Podcast hosted by Jami Rice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle O'Connell gets exhumed Michelle O’Connell’s body gets exhumed and an independent autopsy rules the manner of death: ‘homicide.’ Despite all this contradictory evidence, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office still considers Michelle’s case a suicide. We look into evidence the authorities have chosen to ignore. New forensic evidence Also, we look at new evidence that is a result of Eli Washtock’s financed investigation. We reveal the never before seen evidence. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Molly Brock for post-production support Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body,” during our intro. Her music is available anywhere you can purchase music. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen on Spotify Relevant Media Solutions for allowing us to use your recording studio. This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Check out our other shows: Pretend Podcast Twisted Podcast Today’s promo is for the podcast Mensrea Podcast hosted by Sinead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eli Washtock spent his final days looking into the death of Michelle O’Connell. Who was Eli, and what else was going on in his life? Those close to Eli provide more information regarding the hours and minutes leading up to his murder. We also find out what Eli Washtock was referring to when he told Patty O’Connell that he had bombshell evidence pertaining to her daughter’s case.  Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body,” during our intro. Her music is available anywhere you can purchase music. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen on Spotify Relevant Media Solutions for allowing us to use your recording studio. This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Check out our other shows: Pretend Podcast Twisted Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who killed Eli Washtock? Why would anyone want him dead? We narrow down the list of suspects.  Also, we reveal never-before-seen forensic evidence commissioned by Eli Washtock on the Michelle O’Connell case. The report implies that portions of the blood evidence are not consistent with Jeremy Banks' story of what transpired. There was blood where it shouldn't be and also no blood where there should have been blood.  Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox for allowing us to use her song, “Bury the Body,” during our intro. Her music is available anywhere you can purchase music. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen on Spotify Relevant Media Solutions for allowing us to use your recording studio. This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Check out our other shows: Pretend Podcast Twisted Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Criminal Conduct is back with a brand new case. This season, John and Javier investigate a rogue constable in Kentucky who is accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down. Like a police officer, a constable can carry a gun, a badge and drive around town with blue lights. However, unlike police, a Constable has all the powers of a sheriff. He answers to no one but the voters on election day. Criminal Conduct season 2 returns April 16th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Criminal Conduct is back with a brand new case. This season, John and Javier investigate a rogue constable in Kentucky accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down. Like a police officer, a constable can carry a gun, a badge and drive around town with blue lights. However, unlike police, a constable has all the powers of a sheriff. He answers to no one but the voters on election day. And there's one constable and Kentucky who got our attention. Michael Wallace was first elected constable in 2006. He's known around Pulaski County, Kentucky, for his tough stance against drugs. Constable Wallace doesn't just arrest suspected criminals. He also mocks them on his Facebook page. He stakes signs in front of the suspect's homes that read, "This Drug House Closed for Business, Compliments of the Pulaski County Constable's Office, Michael 'Wally' Wallace." How do constables make money in Kentucky? A constable in Kentucky can keep up to 85% of the cash he seizes and a percentage of the proceeds from the property he takes. But other constables have found different ways of making money. Constable Wallace's suspects say he doesn't just seize their property— he steals their cash too.  This season, we're tracking Constable Wallace to find out how he gets away with his style of law enforcement. ____________ Today's episode was written and produced by John Taylor and Javier Leiva A special thanks to our executive producer: Advertisecast and Ruby Rose Fox, for allowing us to use her song, "Bury the Body."  Follow us on social media:  Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED. © 2021 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens of Pulaski County residents accused Constable Michael Wallace and Constable Gary Baldock of violating their civil rights. In today's episode, two of his alleged victims come forward.  Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox "Bury the Body"  Follow us on social media:  Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED.  © 2021 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Constables play a vital role in Pulaski County, Kentucky. They relieve the workload for local police and Sheriff's office. Today, you'll hear from a constable who says it's not his job to shake down drug dealers.  Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox "Bury the Body"  This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media:  Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED.  © 2021 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Jones woke up to two constables and one Somerset police officer holding a gun to his face. It was 4 a.m. Minutes earlier, Constable Wallace, Baldock, and the police officer entered their apartment without knocking. They had an arrest warrant, but they got the wrong guy. So why did David Jones and his friend end up getting arrested? Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox "Bury the Body"  This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media:  Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED.  © 2021 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On September 24, 2019, an undercover FBI agent contacted Constable Wallace's drug tip line. The agent left an anonymous tip describing a vehicle, its location, and the unsubstantiated claims that the driver was a possible drug trafficker. Will Constable Michael Wallace and Gary Baldock arrest the undercover FBI agent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our last episode of season 2, John Taylor and Javier Leiva discuss the verdict. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox "Bury the Body"  This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. Follow us on social media:  Twitter Facebook Instagram Leave a review Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. Want more? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED.  © 2021 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Constables Michael Wallace and Gary Baldock were found guilty of conspiring to violate people's civil rights through illegal searches or arrests and possessing methamphetamines. In season two's final episode, hear the outcome of their sentencing and the future of constables in Pulaski county. Special thanks to: Advertisecast, executive producer Ruby Rose Fox “Bury the Body”  This episode was written and produced by Javier Leiva and John Taylor. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  Twitter Facebook Instagram LEAVE A REVIEW Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast. WANT MORE? Also, check out our other podcasts: PRETEND and TWISTED.  © 2021 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices