For a time, Christopher “CJ” Alexander seemed to be everywhere; on the news in his native Ohio, in magazine articles, and featured on various hunting-related podcasts, telling the tale again and again of how he took a massive 18-point buck – a trophy in the running to be among the top three typical whitetails of all time. In the end, fame turned into felony charges, and the windfall he expected became instead a whopping $43,000 in fines. Hear the facts as read by an investigator involved in the case.
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Here’s what we discuss:
· Wayne reads a note from Alexander
· Deer becomes an internet sensation
· Everyone loved the underdog story
· Ohio DNR follows up
· Information casts doubt on Alexander’s story
· A photo and legwork begin to unravel the lies
· Animal was poached on private property
· Cell phone records reveal a plan
· They name the buck Megatron
· “Buying a house type money.”
· Alexander shoots the buck… poorly
· The deer is found and removed under cover of darkness
· An elaborate cover up is put into motion
· High expectations for big profits
· “Can cell phone location data be used as evidence against me?”
· Alexander pleads guilty to 14 charges
· Deer was targeted solely for money and fame
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Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
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