Show Notes
Juan Carlos Guzman Betancur isn't your typical criminal. He's been labelled as the most gifted conman ever seen. But nobody has ever understood why he does what he does, and what made him turn to a life on the wrong side of the law. In this opening episode, investigative reporter Darrell Brown begins his search to find Juan Carlos. It's a journey which takes him to Miami, and the scene of Juan's first known crime. What can we learn from Juan's time in Florida? How did he get there? And did anyone realise where it was all going to lead? Follow Con Juan only on Wondery+. You can listen exclusively by subscribing to Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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If you've listened to the whole series - then you're probably wanting to hear more from Juan Carlos, about his life of crime, his time on the run, and the reasons for his behaviour. In the next few episodes, we'll be sharing some of the extraordinary stories and conversations which didn't make the series, as well as catching up with some of the contributors from the show - to see what they made of his final interview. Listen to all the bonus content exclusively on Whats The Story's subscription channel, where you can also find ad-free access to all of their original podcast series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With our time opposite Juan Carlos coming to an end, attention turns to WHY he chose a life of crime. From his up-bringing in Colombia, to an unlikely criminal education and a desire for retribution, Juan explains his decisions. And put on the spot, he has some surprising revelations about his life and his future.
After two years of searching, we finally get the chance to quiz Juan Carlos on his life as one of the world's most elusive conmen. And we begin by asking HOW he tricks his victims, travels the world illegally, and stays one step ahead of the police.
Hold on tight listeners, because this episode - like everything else in Juan Carlos’ world - is unbelievable. Darrell meets a friend of Juan’s, who travelled with him as recently as 2019, and who has plenty to reveal about the man he thought was a wealthy diplomats son! After learning about Juan's recent movements, the net closes... and finally, after a two year search, Darrell receives the voicemail he’s been waiting for. Is this the moment where he meets the man, the myth, and the motivation for this entire podcast? Join us to find out.
In the latest instalment of Con Juan, we go back to the very beginning - and try to piece together the jigsaw of Juan’s childhood. After Juan reveals the reasons for his life-choices, to a judge, we examine whether his claims hold any merit, and ask if his upbringing in Colombia led him to a life of crime? From Colombia to Canada, Darrell discovers how Juan once talked himself into trouble on the Canadian border. And - hot on Juan’s tail - a social media breakthrough inches us ever closer to finding the man himself.