361 - The Opportunist
- Jan 5, 2023
- 46:33
- Full Episode
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On today's episode, Georgia and Karen are joined by Hannah Smith, the host of the podcast The Opportunist, to tell the story of Sandra Anderson and her dog, Eagle.
Note: The book Karen mentioned in today's episode is "Finder: The True Story of a Private Investigator" by Marilyn Greene and Gary Provost.
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Brief Summary
Hannah Smith discusses true crime, opportunism, and the case of Sandra Anderson, who planted evidence during search and rescue missions.
Key points
- The Power of Pets. Discover the unconditional love pets bring into our lives, despite their quirks.
- The Complexity of Crime. Exploring how ordinary people can become criminals through a series of choices.
- The Role of Cadaver Dogs. Sandra Anderson and her dog Eagle play a crucial role in solving a murder case.
- The Shocking Discovery. Eagle finds multiple bones during a search, leading to questions about a serial killer.
- The Planting of Evidence. Sandra is caught planting evidence during a crucial investigation, leading to her arrest.
- The Unsolved Case. The case of Sharita Thomas remains unsolved despite multiple arrests and overturned convictions.
Episode highlights
- The Power of PetsDiscover the unconditional love pets bring into our lives, despite their quirks.“You don't even mind the drool.”1:24Jan 5, 2023
- The Complexity of CrimeExploring how ordinary people can become criminals through a series of choices.“It's easy to think, oh, someone that did this terrible thing is like different from me.”4:18Jan 5, 2023
- The Role of Cadaver DogsSandra Anderson and her dog Eagle play a crucial role in solving a murder case.“Eagle bolted downstairs to the basement and started barking.”21:40Jan 5, 2023
- The Shocking DiscoveryEagle finds multiple bones during a search, leading to questions about a serial killer.“Authorities wondered if they had stumbled onto the dumping ground of a serial killer.”25:32Jan 5, 2023
- The Planting of EvidenceSandra is caught planting evidence during a crucial investigation, leading to her arrest.“She was indicted on a 10-count indictment, charged with falsifying and concealing facts.”27:37Jan 5, 2023
- The Unsolved CaseThe case of Sharita Thomas remains unsolved despite multiple arrests and overturned convictions.“In 2004, investigators arrested someone, but the case remains unresolved.”43:02Jan 5, 2023
- The Frustration of Cold CasesMissing persons cases, especially for people of color, often lack prioritization and urgency.“It's rationalized. It's put at the bottom of the list.”44:34Jan 5, 2023
- Sandra Anderson's ReleaseSandra Anderson was released from prison in 2006, but her future remains uncertain.“Hopefully, she's still doing some kind of good work with some dogs.”45:45Jan 5, 2023
Tension
75/ 100High tension
