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The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous person is the one who appears the most normal. Perhaps there is a dark potential lurking inside all of us that is just waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. The Opportunist is an original podcast hosted by Sarah James McLaughlin.

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In this episode of The Opportunist, we delve into the new allegations against Tim Ballard and explore the Federal civil lawsuit that accuses him of exploiting his position as the head of O.U.R to traffick the women he worked with.

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Tim Ballard E9: The Lawsuit

In the final episode of The Opportunist: Tim Ballard - Unmasking a Hero, host Sarah James McLaughlin sits down with the producers and writers to explore the creative and investigative processes behind this compelling series. They also discuss their attempts to secure an interview with the new leader of O.U.R. Rescue.

Tim Ballard E10: The Roundtable

When Barbara Rogers murdered her boyfriend Stephen Mineo, it looked like a domestic dispute gone wrong, until investigators learned they were both involved in an internet doomsday cult led by Sherry Shriner.
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SHERRY SHRINER Part 1 of 8: Internet Prophet

After a member of Sherry Shriner's cult dies, her friends and family recount how she went from a well-rounded young woman to a dedicated follower obsessed with the end of the world.
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SHERRY SHRINER Part 2 of 8: The Elect

In the aftermath of Kelly's death, Sherry sees an opportunity to promote her ministry and she predicts the end of the world by decoding messages in the bible.
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SHERRY SHRINER Part 3 of 8: Decoding the End of the World

Sherry, after being rejected from several ministry groups, realizes she can gain more followers through the internet. She also becomes friends with Stephen Mineo.
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SHERRY SHRINER Part 4 of 8: Building an Army

Sherry, increasingly paranoid and power hungry, turns on her inner circle.
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SHERRY SHRINER Part 5 of 8: A Warrior Betrayed

Shortly after Barbara Rogers and Stephen Mineo start dating, Sherry Shriner declares Barbara to be a witch. Stephen is thrown into a state of distress when Sherry makes him choose between Barbara and the Orgone Warriors.

SHERRY SHRINER Part 6 of 8: Unraveling

Angered by his exile, Stephen becomes obsessed with taking Sherry down. A distressing night fighting with Orgone Warriors online ends with his death.

SHERRY SHRINER Part 7 of 8: The Lion and The Lamb

Sherry goes viral after Stephen's death. Meanwhile, Barbara is charged and tried for murder.

SHERRY SHRINER Part 8 of 8: Day of Reckoning

In this episode, we explore the pull of Tim Ballard’s powerful appeal and how his public persona drew volunteers like Bree Righter to the OUR movement. And we look at how that appeal blinded supporters to his potential misdeeds.

Tim Ballard E3: A Broken Moral Compass

Tim Ballard E3: A Broken Moral Compass

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