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The Opportunist

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About the show

The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is an original podcast hosted by Sarah James McLaughlin.

Latest episodes

Gerhardt Konig: Alpine Divorce in the Aloha State

September 28, 2026 · 32 min

On this episode of The Opportunist, Gerhardt Konig was a respected Maui anesthesiologist who took his wife on a birthday hike - and allegedly used the occasion to try to kill her. The episode traces how a crumbling marriage and a doctor's…
Ian Mitchell: The Man with Two Names

September 14, 2026 · 37 min

On this episode of The Opportunist, Ian Mitchell charmed his way through New York City's elite social circles by assuming a false identity. The episode traces how a smooth-talking con man used a borrowed name, designer clothes, and just…
INTRODUCING "Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione"

September 1, 2026 · 6 min

Today, we’re sharing a special look at a podcast we think you’ll like from our friends at ABC Audio and 20/20. It’s called “Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione.” In this five-part series, ABC News Legal Analyst Brian Buckmire goes deep into…
ANNA MARCH: Nom de Plume

August 31, 2026 · 37 min

Writer Anna March entered Los Angeles literary circles in 2015, presenting herself as a wealthy, successful feminist and advocate for marginalized writers. The episode explores her history of fraudulent ventures and unpaid debts. See…
Cedric Lodge: Grave Mistake

August 17, 2026 · 39 min

On this episode of The Opportunist, Cedric Lodge spent nearly three decades as a trusted morgue manager at Harvard Medical School - until he was caught stealing body parts from donated cadavers and selling them online to collectors across…
Dean Tran: Fraud, Forgery, and Firearms

August 3, 2026 · 32 min

On this episode of The Opportunist, Dean Tran built his political career as a fiscal conservative and trusted public servant in the Massachusetts State Senate - until a string of accusations began to unravel the image he'd carefully…
Dr. Henry Lee: Evidence of Foul Play

July 27, 2026 · 39 min

In this episode, we dive into the controversial career of forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee, exploring allegations that he may have fabricated or mishandled evidence in several high-profile cases. Did one of America's most famous forensic…
Arian Taherzadeh & Haider Ali: Highstakes Cosplay

July 6, 2026 · 42 min

In this episode of The Opportunist, we explore the bizarre case of Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali, who posed as federal agents and infiltrated the highest levels of the U.S. Secret Service with astonishing ease. We delve into the duo's…