He went from a telemarketer to an Oprah-endorsed self-help guru, charging thousands for "enlightenment" retreats. His journey from unknown to one of the biggest stars in the industry came to a screeching halt once his use of extreme methods caused it all to come crumbing down. This week's episode is Sweat Lodge Guru James Arthur Ray, Part 1.

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Since December of 2024, the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the prosecution of the man accused of pulling the trigger, Luigi Mangione, has played out in the media and in multiple courtrooms. 
Our guest today has covered this case from the beginning. Brian Buckmire is a defense attorney and ABC News Legal Analyst. He’s also the host of ABC's new podcast series Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione. It’s the second season of a show that, in its first season, covered the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. 
Now, covering Mangione, Brian has sat in courtrooms, read the filings, and talked to the people closest to this case. Just weeks ago, after episodes of the podcast had begun airing, Mangione stood up and pleaded guilty to federal charges, setting off what may be a consequential double jeopardy fight in an already high-profile case. 

Additional remains have been identified, and a set of mystery photos are at the center of a new documentary as we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Plus, remains found near Nancy Guthrie's last seen location; a docu-series in the Mica Miller case; and finally, a plea in federal court didn't relieve Luigi Mangione of state charges. Is it double jeopardy? The week's episode is True Crime Headlines Special Edition.

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The Navy SEAL Con Man Who Tricked Us All; Pretty Sure My Dad Worked at Area 51; The Muhfugga in the Attic, I See...STATIC People; I Think My House is Haunted by a Feminist and I Love Her; and Stalked by a Murderer.

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The persistent ghost of a little boy. Crazy water that makes you see something that isn’t there. A doll that won’t stay on his shelf. The most powerful horse you’ve ever seen. And a woman living out our retirement goals. This week’s episode is Best of Legendary & Cursed.

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The Time I Almost Got Kidnapped Right Outside of my Grandparents’ House!; $1MIL Reward in Australia Cold Cases; I Didn't Know What to Do; From Poisoning to Words from Beyond...; The Matriarchy Traitors; and Elderly Native American Ghost in the Florida Panhandle.

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As the missing 18-year-old’s family celebrated his 19th birthday without him, investigation records were released publicly, describing the efforts to find him. But within those records, a single, vital question remains: just where was he in his last moments and who was he actually with? This week’s episode is Nolan Wells - The Case So Far - Part 3.

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I Found my Missing Husband From 2,000 Miles Away; My Mother-in-law Got Pete Buttigieg’s Kids Taken Away for 24 Hours; A Serial Killer was a Patient of my Dad; Another Puerto Rico Murder; Dads and Dimes; and Look for Me Again.

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