Beyond the Buzz

The Vault of Deceit: Unmasking a $22 Million NFT Fraud

In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and uncover a significant fraud case that shook the digital art community. We explore how two California men, Gabriel Hay, and Gavin Mayo, orchestrated a series of deceptive NFT projects, defrauding investors of over $22 million through schemes known as "rug pulls." 

"Fugitive Alert: The Case of Gary 'Lil Bird' Luellen"

In this gripping episode, we delve into the case of Gary Luellen, known as "Lil Bird," who is wanted for a violent carjacking that occurred on April 18, 2023, in Chicago's 12600 block of South Halsted Street. Luellen and his accomplices allegedly brandished a firearm to forcibly steal a 2022 Dodge Challenger, leaving the victim traumatized. A federal arrest warrant was issued on February 1, 2024, charging him with Conspiracy to Defraud the United States, Motor Vehicle Theft - Carjacking, and Violent Crime/Drugs/Machine Gun offenses.
 

The Unresolved Case of Dianna Brice and the Search for Justin Smith

In March 2021, 21-year-old Dianna Brice, a pregnant mother from Pennsylvania, vanished without a trace. Days later, her body was discovered in a wooded area of Southwest Philadelphia, the victim of a brutal homicide. The prime suspect: her boyfriend, Justin Smith, who remains at large.
Join us as we delve into the haunting details of Dianna's disappearance and murder, unravel the complexities of the investigation, and follow the ongoing manhunt for Justin Smith. Through interviews with law enforcement, legal experts, and those who knew Dianna, we seek to shed light on this tragic case and explore the broader implications of domestic violence and justice delayed.
"Unresolved: The Dianna Brice Case" is a gripping true-crime podcast that examines the facts, dispels the myths, and honors the memory of a young woman whose life was senselessly cut short.
Note: This podcast contains discussions of violence that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
Call to Action:
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Justin Smith, please contact the FBI at 215-418-4000 or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov. Your information could be crucial in bringing justice to Dianna Brice and her family.
FBI Continues Search for Justin Smith in Dianna Brice Murder Case

Episode 7 The Fulcrum of Faith

Father Angelo Rossi confronts the harrowing cost of his defiance. Surrounded by the Choir of the Lost—souls devoured by the First Word’s power—Angelo faces Lucifer’s relentless temptations and a vision of a fractured world where faith has become a weapon of despair.

Episode Six The Shattered Veil

Angelo at the brink of despair as the First Word’s power spreads, reshaping reality and forcing him to confront the fragility of his faith, the weight of his guilt, and the darkness within.

Episode Five The Word Made Flesh

Father Angelo Rossi faces the unimaginable as the First Word—a force of unspeakable power—is unleashed from the depths of the Apostolic Archives. Confronted by Lucifer's manipulations and revelations of the Vatican's darkest secrets, Angelo discovers that faith, prayer, and sacrifice have been twisted into tools of corruption.

Throne of Shadow and Light Episode 4: Whispers in the Archives

Father Angelo Rossi uncovers a horrifying secret buried deep within the Apostolic Archives beneath St. Peter’s Basilica. As he deciphers the sinister "Prayer Harvesting Classification Index," Angelo discovers that his own family has been exploited for their potent prayers, turning devout faith into a dark, consumable energy source.
As Angelo grapples with the betrayal, Cardinal Benetto confesses the Church’s monstrous truth: prayers have been systematically harvested to contain an ancient, malevolent force known as the First Word. The Vatican begins to crumble as the Four Horsemen—Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death—manifest their terrifying influence, unleashing chaos and despair throughout the holy grounds.

Throne of Shadow and Light Episode Three "Shadows Beneath The Basilica

The struggle intensifies beneath the Vatican’s sanctified marble floors. Father Angelo and Cardinal Benetto descend into the Apostolic Archives, unearthing documents that reframe centuries of worship and tradition as a fragile cage holding something unimaginable in check.