For more than two decades, the true crime case of Kansas prosecutor Linus Thuston revealed shocking allegations of misconduct that went largely unchecked. This episode of True Crime Cases You Haven't Heard traces the untold true crime stories surrounding early financial improprieties and allegations of sexual exploitation involving around 50 women, examining how each missed intervention point allowed the abuse to escalate.

This episode traces three critical failures in oversight—built entirely from court records, sworn testimony, and verified reporting. You’ll hear how a redemption narrative replaced accountability, how law enforcement tried to act, and how a judge’s rare decision changed the outcome.

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All details in this episode come from court documents, official records, and sworn testimony. Full source links can be found on the episode page at TrueCrimeUnheard.com.

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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