In this episode of our true crime podcast, we delve into an untold true crime story of a small-town Virginia sheriff who sold law enforcement badges like items on a menu—ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 each. Captured on video by FBI agents wearing hidden recording devices, these shocking transactions led to his conviction on all counts and a 10-year sentence in federal prison. But then an unexpected twist changed everything.

Based entirely on court documents and public records, this true crime case presents the facts about accountability and justice, questioning who the law truly serves in America. Listen to the evidence and decide for yourself: Does our justice system treat everyone equally, or does it depend on who you know?

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Shan Hanes was a respected Kansas banker who testified before Congress and chaired the state banking association — until a WhatsApp message from crypto scammers led him to embezzle $47 million and destroy his community bank. This unknown true crime case reveals the first documented instance of international pig butchering scams penetrating American financial institutions, told with dignity through court documents and public records. An educational true crime story about institutional trust, community betrayal, and how sophisticated international fraudsters can exploit even banking experts.

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