Unlawful Acts

Simon Leviev convinced women around the world that he was the billionaire heir to a diamond empire. Private jets, luxury hotels, designer clothes, security teams, and seemingly unlimited wealth helped create the perfect illusion—but almost everything was fake.

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn break down the extraordinary rise of the man known as the Tinder Swindler. They explore how Simon Leviev gained his victims' trust, built a carefully crafted lifestyle of deception, and persuaded women to send him hundreds of thousands of dollars while staying one step ahead of authorities.

From fake identities and fabricated emergencies to international investigations and the Netflix documentary that made his story famous, this episode examines one of the most sophisticated romance fraud schemes in recent history—and the warning signs that were hidden in plain sight.

Everyone lies. The evidence doesn't.
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A routine traffic stop became one of the most disturbing serial killer investigations in American history.

When police pulled over Randy Kraft in 1983, they weren't looking for a serial killer. But what they discovered inside his car would unravel a decade of brutal murders and expose a cryptic "scorecard" believed to document dozens of victims.

Known today as The Scorecard Killer, Kraft is suspected of murdering more than 60 young men across California, Oregon, and Michigan. Many of his victims remained unidentified for years, leaving investigators to piece together one of the most complex serial murder cases in U.S. history.

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the evidence, the investigation, and the disturbing clues that helped expose one of America's most calculating serial killers.

In this episode:


The traffic stop that changed everything


Who was Randy Kraft?


The mysterious "scorecard"


How investigators linked the murders


The victims and the evidence


The trial and conviction


Unanswered questions that remain today

Every crime has a story—but not every story gets told accurately.

Hosted by Connie and Jocelyn, Unlawful Acts explores some of history's most notorious criminal cases through evidence, investigative records, and the people behind the headlines. From serial killers and organized crime to kidnappings, corruption, and unsolved mysteries, each episode separates fact from fiction.

Everyone lies.

The evidence doesn't.

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In the late 1970s, two men traveled the highways of Southern California in a battered van they called the "Murder Mac." To those who crossed their path, Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris appeared unremarkable. In reality, they were responsible for one of the most infamous serial murder cases in American history.

Known as the Toolbox Killers, Bittaker and Norris targeted teenage girls, carrying out a series of calculated abductions and murders that shocked investigators and forever changed the detectives who worked the case. The evidence uncovered inside their van—and the testimony that followed—revealed crimes so disturbing they continue to be studied decades later.

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the complete case, from how the two men met and planned their crimes to the investigation that ultimately brought them to justice. Along the way, they explore the evidence, the courtroom proceedings, and the lasting impact this case has had on law enforcement, criminal investigations, and the victims' families.

Unlawful Acts is a weekly true crime podcast that goes beyond the headlines, exploring the people, evidence, and investigations behind some of history's most notorious criminal cases.

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What do Amil Dinsio, Jimmy Hoffa, Richard Nixon, and one of the most audacious bank vault burglaries in American history have in common?

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, Connie and Jocelyn examine the remarkable California vault heist that stunned investigators in 1972. While America was consumed by the Nixon administration, political turmoil, and the growing influence of organized crime, a crew of professional thieves quietly carried out one of the most sophisticated bank burglaries ever attempted.

Authorities soon focused on Amil Dinsio, a legendary bank burglar whose reputation for planning impossible vault jobs made him one of the FBI's most notorious fugitives. As investigators followed the evidence, rumors of organized crime involvement fueled speculation during an era when Jimmy Hoffa, the Mafia, and political corruption dominated headlines.

Together, they explore the planning, execution, investigation, and lasting legacy of the heist while separating documented facts from decades of myth.

If you enjoy true crime, criminal history, organized crime, FBI investigations, famous robberies, and deep dives into America's most fascinating criminal cases, subscribe to Unlawful Acts for new episodes every week.
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The summer of 1979 turned Richmond, Virginia into a city living in fear.

What began as isolated acts of violence quickly escalated into one of the most brutal murder sprees in American history. The killers weren't strangers or drifters—they were brothers. Linwood, James "J.B.," and Anthony Briley hunted victims across Richmond with a level of violence that shocked investigators and terrified an entire community. By the time authorities finally stopped them, dozens of lives had been shattered, and the true number of victims remains part of the case's lasting legacy.

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we examine the rise of the Briley Brothers, the fear that spread throughout Richmond, the investigation that brought them down, and the shocking death row escape that cemented their place in true crime history.

Everyone lies. The evidence doesn't.
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