The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman
This true-crime series follows a manipulative fraudster who poses as a British spy to gain trust, isolate people, and take their money. Through victims and relatives, it shows the emotional fallout, the lasting damage to families, and how coercion can trap people in frightening situations.
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Season 1
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E1
They Vanished
In 1993, Robert convinces his college friends he's an MI5 agent. Decades later, a man named David exerts an extreme level of control over a family.
Jan 18, 2022 · 48m -
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E2
Chasing a Ghost
The father of an early victim raises the alarm with authorities about his daughter's safety. Decades later, the police chase down a bizarre lead.
Jan 18, 2022 · 29m -
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E3
Setting the Trap
As Robert continues to exploit and ruin lives, the authorities set a trap in London. Meanwhile, in the present, Sandra's children hold out hope.
Jan 18, 2022 · 50m