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Criminal Conduct is an investigative true-crime podcast series hosted by John Taylor and Javier Leiva. Season 1: The hosts look into the death of Michelle O'Connell, picking up the investigation where the murdered sleuth, Eli Washtock, left off. Season 2: The investigation of a rogue constable in Kentucky who is accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down. Season 3: An American Serial Killer in Paradise: The story of serial killer William Holbert, aka "Wild Bill," and his victims. Season 4: Getting Away with Murder: The Death Investigation of Pravin Varughese Season 5: The Life and Death of Buffalo Jim Barrier

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  1. Sin City

    EPISODE 1

    Sin City

    Buffalo Jim Barrier was a wrestling promoter, mechanic, and Las Vegas icon. He faced off against Rick Rizzolo, a powerful strip club owner with alleged mob ties. Their feud lasted decades. Days after Rizzolo’s release from house release, Buffalo Jim was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a motel room. Evidence is missing, and there are anonymous threats. Questions remain unanswered. Criminal Conduct Season 5 unravels a story of corruption, crime, and one man’s fight for justice. 🎧Binge the entire season now on Patreon or Apple Podcast  Research by Haley Gray Research Theme music by Ruby Rose Fox Edited by Puneeth Shenoy with the Podcast Pundits Written and Produced by John Taylor and Javier Leiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    31 min
  2. The Feud

    EPISODE 2

    The Feud

    Buffalo Jim wasn’t just a mechanic—he was a larger-than-life character in Sin City, known for his wrestling school and colorful personality. But his life took a turn when his neighbor, Rizzolo, demanded that he vacate his shop so the strip club could expand. What started as a property dispute quickly escalated into lawsuits, harassment, and property damage. 🎧Binge the entire season now on Patreon or Apple Podcast  Research by Haley Gray Research Theme music by Ruby Rose Fox Edited by Puneeth Shenoy with the Podcast Pundits Written and Produced by John Taylor and Javier Leiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    28 min
  3. Motel 6

    EPISODE 3

    Motel 6

    When Buffalo Jim Barrier checked into Room 105 of a Motel 6 on Boulder Highway, it marked the start of a series of unanswered questions and troubling discoveries. Days after his longtime rival Rick Rizzolo’s release from house arrest, the larger-than-life Las Vegas icon was found dead. A clean room, missing cash, suspicious substances, and strange witness accounts have left his family and friends questioning the official ruling of his death as an accident. 🎧Binge the entire season now on Patreon or Apple Podcast  Research by Haley Gray Research Theme music by Ruby Rose Fox Edited by Puneeth Shenoy with the Podcast Pundits Written and Produced by John Taylor and Javier Leiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    22 min
  4. Nothing to See Here

    EPISODE 4

    Nothing to See Here

    When Buffalo Jim Barrier was found dead in a Motel 6, the scene raised more questions than answers. A mysterious phone call announced his death hours before it was confirmed, his Rolls Royce went missing and reappeared, and the woman last seen with him vanished. In this episode of Criminal Conduct, we piece together the events leading up to his untimely death and investigate the secrets that Las Vegas doesn’t want to talk about. 🎧Binge the entire season now on Patreon or Apple Podcast  Research by Haley Gray Research Theme music by Ruby Rose Fox Edited by Puneeth Shenoy with the Podcast Pundits Written and Produced by John Taylor and Javier Leiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    24 min
  5. The Missing Witness

    EPISODE 5

    The Missing Witness

    Lisa was the last person to see Buffalo Jim alive, but her police interview only raised more questions than answers. From inconsistencies about their relationship to her murky account of what happened in the Motel 6 that night, her testimony leaves a trail of red flags. Could Lisa hold the key to solving the mystery of Buffalo Jim’s death? Or is she hiding something? In Episode 5 of Criminal Conduct, we dig into the missing witness’s story, the role of deception, and the unanswered questions that still haunt this case. 🎧Binge the entire season now on Patreon or Apple Podcast  Research by Haley Gray Research Theme music by Ruby Rose Fox Edited by Puneeth Shenoy with the Podcast Pundits Written and Produced by John Taylor and Javier Leiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    32 min
  6. The Final Chapter

    EPISODE 6

    The Final Chapter

    As Criminal Conduct Season 5 comes to a close, we examine the unanswered questions surrounding Buffalo Jim Barrier’s death. From the missing Rolls Royce to contradictory toxicology reports and Lisa’s elusive story, this episode leaves no stone unturned. Could his death have been staged to look like an accident? Or were key clues deliberately ignored? 🎧Binge the entire season now on Patreon or Apple Podcast  Research by Haley Gray Research Theme music by Ruby Rose Fox Edited by Puneeth Shenoy with the Podcast Pundits Written and Produced by John Taylor and Javier Leiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34 min
  7. CRIMINAL CONDUCT Season 5 The Life and Death of Buffalo Jim Barrier

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    CRIMINAL CONDUCT Season 5 The Life and Death of Buffalo Jim Barrier

    Buffalo Jim Barrier was a wrestling promoter, mechanic, and Las Vegas icon. He faced off against Rick Rizzolo, a powerful strip club owner with alleged mob ties. Their feud lasted decades. Days after Rizzolo’s release from house release, Buffalo Jim was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a motel room. Evidence is missing, and there are anonymous threats. Questions remain unanswered. Criminal Conduct Season 5 unravels a story of corruption, crime, and one man’s fight for justice. CRIMINAL CONDUCT Season 5 premieres Friday, January 17th 🎧Binge the entire season now on Patreon or Apple Podcast  Research by Haley Gray Research Theme music by Ruby Rose Fox Edited by Puneeth Shenoy with the Podcast Pundits Written and Produced by John Taylor and Javier Leiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3 min
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Criminal Conduct is an investigative true-crime podcast series hosted by John Taylor and Javier Leiva. Season 1: The hosts look into the death of Michelle O'Connell, picking up the investigation where the murdered sleuth, Eli Washtock, left off. Season 2: The investigation of a rogue constable in Kentucky who is accused of planting drugs, stealing money, and shaking people down. Season 3: An American Serial Killer in Paradise: The story of serial killer William Holbert, aka "Wild Bill," and his victims. Season 4: Getting Away with Murder: The Death Investigation of Pravin Varughese Season 5: The Life and Death of Buffalo Jim Barrier

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  • Channel
    PRETEND+
  • Creator
    Creative Babble
  • Episodes
    54
  • Seasons
    5
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Creative Babble. All Rights Reserved.
  • Provider
    Javier Leiva

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