Sea of Lies

Documentary on an international con artist and the crimes that exposed him AI summary

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From CBC's Uncover.A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins.This is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art, a diaper stuffed with gold bars, and a crime solved by a Rolex watch. From rural Canada to coastal England, he lied and deceived at every turn.Award-winning podcaster Sam Mullins (Chameleon: Dr. Dante & Wild Boys) takes you inside the world of a devious scammer whose trail of destruction crosses continents and decades. So who is he? And how did this ruthless villain finally get unmasked?

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  1. Sea of Lies Introduces: The Most Wanted Olympian

    2026-10-15 · 38 min

    How did a small town Canadian boy allegedly become a narco kingpin? Ryan Wedding was once a promising young athlete, a snowboarder who went all the way to the Olympics. Now captured after a decade on the run, he’s…

  2. E1: Luck, Or Something Like It

    2025-06-03 · 47 min · Season 1, episode 1

    An unlikely discovery ten miles out to sea leaves British detectives with a dead end case. Until an accidental doorknock leads to a shocking discovery and the start of a brand new investigation.

  3. E2: When Ron Met Ron

    2025-06-02 · 47 min · Season 1, episode 2

    With the body now identified and the discovery of a man living under his name, Elaine Boyes is the only person who knows both men. So who is Ronald Platt? And who would want him dead?

  4. E3: A Dream State

    2025-06-01 · 45 min · Season 1, episode 3

    With Ron and Elaine off to Canada, their connection to the mysterious David Davis looks as if it’s coming to an end. But when Elaine finds herself at the center of the investigation into Ron’s death, she’s under the…

  5. E4: The Day of Reckoning

    2025-05-31 · 46 min · Season 1, episode 4

    After the revelation that Albert Walker is one of the world’s most wanted men, Sam investigates his origin story - and the trail of crimes he committed on the opposite side of the Atlantic.

  6. E5: Life on The Lam

    2025-05-30 · 50 min · Season 1, episode 5

    As the police piece together a case against Albert, the pressure on him and Sheena builds. In uncovering the truth about their five years on the run, an uncomfortable revelation comes to light.

  7. E6: Sheena

    2025-05-29 · 37 min · Season 1, episode 6

    With Albert awaiting trial, all eyes are on Sheena. The case against her father is far from a foregone conclusion and she’s the only one who knows the truth. But where do her loyalties lie?

  8. E7: Plausible, Intelligent and Ruthless

    2025-05-28 · 40 min · Season 1, episode 7

    The trial attracts media coverage across the globe. Sheena finally has her moment on the stand, with Albert’s fate resting in her hands. Nearly 30 years on, Sam explores what’s happened to Albert Walker and the victims…

  9. Trailer | Sea of Lies

    2025-01-13 · 3 min

    A body is pulled from the ocean, and a race against time to capture one of the world's most wanted criminals begins.This is the story of a con man who couldn't stop lying. A tale of murder, stolen identities, fine art,…

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01/2025 · over a year
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39 min
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