The Opportunist

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allie Conti gives Hannah Smith a behind-the-scenes look at the making of season one of Vigilante. She talks about the unsolved Texas Killing Fields murders, her reporting trips to Texas, and what it's like to report on someone's real life tragedy. This conversation is edited down but you can listen to the entire conversation on the Vigilante podcast feed. But first, go listen to season one of Vigilante, available now wherever you listen to podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a southern, small town pastor end up on the FBI’s most wanted list? And why did the people closest to him believe he was dead? In season six of The Opportunist, we follow Aubrey Lee Price – a once beloved community member and family man. He parlayed the trust of his friends and congregants into a scheme that would implode under the weight of an unthinkable betrayal. The first two episodes drop on October 25, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2014, Dutch friends Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers disappeared while hiking a jungle trail in Panama. Two months later, investigators found their remains, as well as a backpack with a digital camera filled with photos that hinted at a darker story. What happened to Kris and Lisanne? In this investigative series, journalists Mariana Atencio and Jeremy Kryt retrace the last steps of the doomed women. Their search for the truth immerses them in eight years’ worth of conflicting evidence, testimonies, and rumors, as on-the-ground witnesses in Panama come forward for the first time. This explosive new evidence sets off a real-time race to reopen the case, and finally get justice for Kris and Lisanne.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lost-in-panama/id1650171879https://open.spotify.com/show/552v0bU0KQrnNDoeinrYU9?si=iVTRQlLbQ7et-65Cx4EQ7A See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Barbara Rogers murdered her boyfriend Stephen Mineo, it looked like a domestic dispute gone wrong, until investigators learned they were both involved in an internet doomsday cult led by Sherry Shriner. Subscribe to The Opportunist wherever you listen to podcasts. You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a member of Sherry Shriner’s cult dies, her friends and family recount how she went from a well-rounded young woman to a dedicated follower obsessed with the end of the world. Subscribe to The Opportunist wherever you listen to podcasts, and look for new episodes every Tuesday. You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  Thank you to our sponsor: Care/of: For 50% off, go to takecareof.com - and enter code "opp50" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sherry, increasingly paranoid and power hungry, turns on her inner circle. You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angered by his exile, Stephen becomes obsessed with taking Sherry down. A distressing night fighting with Orgone Warriors online ends with his death. You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sherry goes viral after Stephen’s death. Meanwhile, Barbara is charged and tried for murder. You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In August 2001, Robert Courtney, a respected church deacon and family man, would find himself at the center of a massive FBI investigation. You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While awaiting sentencing, Robert Courtney agrees to debrief investigators on the extent of his unthinkable crimes.  You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See 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 reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1976, a plane carrying around 5000 pounds of weed crashed in Yosemite National Park. For a group of rock climbers living off the grid, this was the opportunity of a lifetime. You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  Email us with your Opportunist suggestions at theopportunist@kastmedia.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tara Lee was an adoption facilitator in Detroit, loved by many. In the Fall of 2018 a group of adoptive parents and attorneys discovered she wasn’t who she said she was.  You can reach out to us at TheOpportunist@kastmedia.com  You can purchase Opportunist merchandise here: https://theopportunistpodcast.com/  Thank you to our sponsors:  Better Help - Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/opp. Feels - Become a member today at Feals.com/OPP and get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Mejuri - Go to Mejuri.com/opp for 10% off your first order. Dispsea - For a 30 day free trial, go to dipseastories.com/opp.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.