The Girlfriends
The Girlfriends
When Niko Quinn saw her favourite cousin murdered in broad daylight, her life turned upside down. She went looking for justice, but instead uncovered a dark scandal at the heart of her community: A police detective had spent decades targeting, threatening and sexually abusing black women across Kansas City Kansas. Detective Roger Golubski used the power of his badge to launch a reign of terror…Social links:
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The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 4: How to Catch a Con-artist
Why did it take law enforcement so long to pay proper attention to Derek Alldred’s pattern of fraud against women all over the country? In bonus episode four, Anna takes a deep dive into the investigation that finally brought Derek down, and the shortcomings of the many that came before. In thi…
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The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 3: Blazing Lies
When Derek Alldred was finally convicted in 2017, it was far from his first run-in with the law. In fact, more than a decade earlier, he found himself in the crosshairs of one determined California fire investigator, named Tom Oldag, who suspected him of a very different kind of fraud. In bonus…
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The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 2: Help! My Bestie’s Dating a Scam Artist
Confronting your bestie’s terrible boyfriend about his toxic behaviour can be tempting, but is it always the best course of action? How do you strike a balance between protecting your friend from becoming isolated, and being honest with them about your fears? In bonus episode two, Anna talks to so…
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The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 1: Get Back Down Here Off Your High Horse
In the years leading up to Derek’s conviction, his victims sometimes came forward to the media about their experiences. But when they did so, the reaction from the public wasn’t always sympathetic. In bonus episode one, Anna takes a closer look at the stigma that surrounds romance fraud with jo…
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The Girlfriends S5/E6: The Gold Bracelet
Girlfriends from all over the country finally converge on a house in Texas. And they meet a woman who’s been waiting on answers from Derek Alldred, for decades. If you’re affected by any of the themes in this show, our charity partners NO MORE have available resources at https://www.nomore.…
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The Girlfriends S5/E5: Don’t Mess With Texas
Special Agent Mike discovers Dorie isn’t the only woman Derek Alldred’s been seeing in Texas. Will Tracie agree to help the girlfriends bring him down once and for all? If you’re affected by any of the themes in this show, our charity partners NO MORE have available resources at https://www.…
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The Girlfriends S5/E4: Stolen Valor
Dorie is at home in Texas scrolling through photos on her iPad, when she makes a shocking discovery about the guy she’s been dating. When the truth comes out about who he really is, she resolves to do something about it. If you’re affected by any of the themes in this show, our charity partn…
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The Girlfriends S5/E3: The Sting
Lisa finally touches down in Minnesota, and learns her friends know more than they’ve been letting on about the real identity of her unusual boyfriend. If you’re affected by any of the themes in this show, our charity partners NO MORE have available resources at https://www.nomore.org. To lear…
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The Girlfriends S5/E2: The Busted Nut
Lisa, a hockey loving nurse from St Paul, Minnesota, has just begun dating a new guy who seems to have it all. But her close-knit group of friends have begun to suspect something dodgy is going on. If you’re affected by any of the themes in this show, our charity partners NO MORE have availab…
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The Girlfriends S5/E1: Shark Bait
Wendy is a single mom with a busy job, looking for love on Maui, Hawaii. Then, she begins dating a con artist. By accident at first. And then, before long - out of sheer curiosity and with the help of her protective older sister - on purpose. If you’re affected by any of the themes in this…
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