The Opportunist

The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister simply by being opportunistic. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a cult leader, or a scammer? Instead of portraying criminals as distinctly “other,” we explore our similarities and reveal the dark potential lurking inside of all of us. The Opportunist will launch with an episodic series on Sherry Shriner, a midwest mom and life-long churchgoer turned internet cult leader. Hosted by Hannah Smith, the series follows Sherry as she gains thousands of followers online by promoting her own religion (a blend of biblical doomsday predictions and popular alien/reptilian conspiracy theories) and profits on selling spiritual weapons that defeat aliens and demons. As she rises to the status of infallible goddess, she leaves a trail of death and destruction in her wake. We speak with family & friends of deceased cult members, prosecutors, police officers, a high profile cult expert and more. Through thought-provoking interviews and investigative reporting, The Opportunist invites the listener along with us on a thrilling journey of discovery.

GAYLE PALMER Part 7 of 7: Criminally Minded

Gayle Palmer moves her program into Nevada after being denied a license to operate in Utah. The Suttons...

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GAYLE PALMER Part 6 of 7: Window of Loss

After discovering the truth about Michelle’s death, Cathy goes on a crusade to shut down Summit...

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GAYLE PALMER Part 5 of 7: Far From Over

Amanda and the other survivors are uncertain of their fate. Gayle Palmer continues to operate Summit...

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GAYLE PALMER Part 4 of 7: I Hate This Place

Amanda DeRose attended Summit Quest with Michelle in May of 1990. She shares her experience of the program,...

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GAYLE PALMER Part 3 of 7: Damage Control

The Sutton family continues to search for answers as an investigation is opened into Michelle’s...

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GAYLE PALMER Part 2 of 7: The Price of Admission

Before Summit Quest, Gayle Palmer worked at another wilderness therapy program called Challenger. Challenger...

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GAYLE PALMER Part 1 of 7: The Deadly Mirage

In May of 1990, 15-year-old Michelle Sutton attended a wilderness therapy program called Summit Quest....

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Season 7 Coming April 25th

In the summer of 1990, 15-year-old Michelle Sutton attended a wilderness therapy camp in Utah. A week...

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SHAWN PARCELLS Part 1 of 1: The Assistant

In 2018, Katrina Gay turned to National Autopsy Services to get answers about her mother’s death....

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DR. SCOTT CHARMOLI Part 1 of 1: Broken Trust

Trusted Wisconsin dentist Dr. Scott Charmoli had a thriving practice. But his new patient, Jackie, began...

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ALL-STAR #3 Part 1 of 1: Comic Conned

In 1940, the comic book All-Star #3 introduced the world to the Justice Society for the very first time....

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AUBREY LEE PRICE Epilogue: A Terrible Road

Hannah Smith speaks with Lee Price to hear his side of the story, and also shares a conversation with...

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AUBREY LEE PRICE Part 4 of 4: You're Gonna Be Famous

Lee's time on the run comes to an unexpected end. And those who mourned his death are stunned to learn...

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AUBREY LEE PRICE Part 3 of 4: Strangers

After faking his own death, Lee starts a new life as "Jason" in Florida. Meanwhile, Lee's family and...

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Lost in Panama is Available Now

In 2014, Dutch friends Lisanne Froon and Kris Kremers disappeared while hiking a jungle trail in Panama....

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AUBREY LEE PRICE Part 2 of 4: Root of Evil

In a last ditch effort to recoup the losses at his hedge fund, Lee buys a failing bank. And while Lee...

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AUBREY LEE PRICE Part 1 of 4: Double Time

Beloved pastor and family man Aubrey Lee Price ("Lee") shocks his community by leaving his position...

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The Opportunist: Season 6 Coming Oct 25, 2022

How does a southern, small town pastor end up on the FBI’s most wanted list? And why did the people...

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Rabia and Ellyn Solve the Case is Available Now!

Rabia Chaudry and Ellyn Marsh, both well known names in true crime podcasting, will bring their separate...

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RACHEL LEE Part 1 of 1: Mist to Fill a River

When Ralph Raines Junior stepped into Rachel Lee’s psychic shop in 2004, he was a lonely tree farmer...

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GREG BROOKS Part 1 of 1: Gold Fever

Greg Brooks is a veteran deep sea salvager who claimed to discover a shipwreck off of Cape Cod carrying...

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JEFFREY CALDWELL Part 1 of 1: On the Trail

Melissa met Jeffrey through an online dating site. At first they seemed like the perfect match-- they...

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PEGGY FULFORD Epilogue: A Conversation with Peggy

Financial manager Liz Campos explains what an ethical business management practice looks like, highlighting...

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PEGGY FULFORD Part 4 of 4: Web of Lies

Ricky Williams and his wife Kristin receive a notice from the IRS after their car is repossessed, leading...

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