20 min

I'm About To Save Your Life Criminal

    • Documentary

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In 1977, a mild-mannered aeronautical engineer sideswiped a parked car in Compton, CA. When he stopped his car to survey the damage, a man named Leon Moore opened the driver-side door, shoved him over, and started driving. He said, "I'm about to save your life."
We talk to lawyer Stephanie Nally about a con that spanned decades.
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We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery.
Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. 
Episode transcripts are posted on our website.
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In 1977, a mild-mannered aeronautical engineer sideswiped a parked car in Compton, CA. When he stopped his car to survey the damage, a man named Leon Moore opened the driver-side door, shoved him over, and started driving. He said, "I'm about to save your life."
We talk to lawyer Stephanie Nally about a con that spanned decades.
Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our occasional newsletter, The Accomplice. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: iTunes.com/CriminalShow.
We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery.
Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. 
Episode transcripts are posted on our website.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 min

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