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The Octopus Murders

Posted on 2/29/24 at 9:05 am
Posted by JDPndahizzy
JDP
Member since Nov 2013
6446 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 9:05 am
Oh shite, has anyone watched this 4 part series on Netflix?

Trailer

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When journalist Danny Casolaro was found dead in a hotel bathtub, police ruled it a suicide. But his family and colleagues believe he may have been murdered for investigating a conspiracy he called “The Octopus” - a hidden organization connected to stolen government spy software, a string of unsolved murders, and some of the biggest political scandals of the 20th century. Years later, researcher Christian Hansen pushes to uncover the secrets behind Casolaro’s death, and the story that killed him. From Stardust Frames, Duplass Brothers Productions, and director Zachary Treitz - this four part docuseries untangles a mystery decades in the making.



Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
155692 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 9:24 am to
No but thanks for bringing it to my attention. Will check it out this weekend
Posted by JDPndahizzy
JDP
Member since Nov 2013
6446 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 9:26 am to
I just realized it dropped yesterday.. I'm sure not many have had a chance to see it yet.

I enjoyed it for what it was.
Posted by Fewer Kilometers
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
36061 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 9:29 am to
If this guy isn't in it, I'm out.

Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
42664 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 10:07 am to
George HW Bush was a bad MF when he was running the CIA
Posted by AUstar
Member since Dec 2012
17041 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 11:29 am to
Yes, this is a famous case for people who are True Crime fans. I first saw it in the 1990's on Unsolved Mysteries (GOAT TV show of all time).

Here is the link to the UM episode: Youtube

Another UM episode was done as a follow-up. There was a guy who was investigating the Casolaro case and he asked UM to tell his story. He said that he woke up one night to Cops across the street investigating a murder. A guy took a bullet behind his left ear as he sat in his car (no robbery, nothing missing, just a small caliber bullet to the ear). The guy was driving a car very similar to the car this reporter drove and the reporter believes the hitman was trying to kill him and instead killed an innocent man across the street.
Posted by boonies
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2010
2322 posts
Posted on 3/1/24 at 5:32 pm to
The best part was the footage of the old guy giving a deposition. Dude looked like he was ready the slit everybody’s throat and destroy the tape.


Spoiler: At the end when talked about how his story ended and they was laughing was best part of the entire thing
Posted by Kjnstkmn
Vermilion Parish
Member since Aug 2020
10709 posts
Posted on 3/1/24 at 8:08 pm to
Watching now, Wackenhut used to be the security company that patrolled our corporation headquarters where I used to work in Illinois. We used to make fun of them being like mall cops, guess I should have been more wary of them, didn’t know they were all connected to the CIA.
This post was edited on 3/1/24 at 8:09 pm
Posted by boonies
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2010
2322 posts
Posted on 3/2/24 at 1:07 am to
There’s a lot of stuff than be dismissed because the crazy guy was all over the place.

But, why would the DOJ seal the files on a “random” suicide?


A lot of wild shite was happening that they stumbled upon but the depressing part is nothing can be about it.
Posted by Damone
FoCo
Member since Aug 2016
32837 posts
Posted on 3/2/24 at 7:08 am to
The two creators did a two-part interview/in depth discussion on the project on True Anon podcast. I didn’t care for them but the story itself is very compelling. People need to know about Danny Casolaro and Gary Webb.
Posted by Funky Tide 8
Tittleman's Crest
Member since Feb 2009
52713 posts
Posted on 3/2/24 at 11:17 am to
We just finished episode 2.

The justice department contracting inslaw then not paying them, then stealing their technology was so dirty. Then the judge that ruled against the DOJ in the inslaw case getting replaced by the attorney that was defending the DOJ in the inslaw case is WILD.

Never knew about any of this.
Posted by Saint Alfonzo
Member since Jan 2019
22176 posts
Posted on 3/2/24 at 11:19 am to
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People need to know about Danny Casolaro and Gary Webb.

Michael Hastings.
Posted by couv1217
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Sep 2007
3328 posts
Posted on 3/3/24 at 1:33 pm to
I need to know more about the JFK video shown
Posted by Midtiger farm
Member since Nov 2014
5019 posts
Posted on 3/3/24 at 8:23 pm to
quote:

George HW Bush was a bad MF when he was running the CIA


Him and his whole family are pieces of scum that fooled/still fool conservatives with their “good ol boy “ bullshite
Posted by YNWA
Member since Nov 2015
6705 posts
Posted on 3/4/24 at 2:02 am to
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I need to know more about the JFK video shown




Same. Although doing a Google search a lot of people online said the driver shot him and the film was edited for the public
Posted by CunningLinguist
Dallas, TX
Member since Mar 2006
18773 posts
Posted on 3/4/24 at 8:50 am to
I randomly started watching this yesterday. Finished 3 of the 4 episodes. I am surprised this didn’t get more interest with this board with how deeply it trades in conspiracies. The main documentarian guy is kind of a dipshit but otherwise it is entertaining from what I’ve watched.
Posted by JDPndahizzy
JDP
Member since Nov 2013
6446 posts
Posted on 3/4/24 at 3:30 pm to
quote:

Same. Although doing a Google search a lot of people online said the driver shot him and the film was edited for the public



Nothing surprises me anymore..
Posted by Geaux17
Member since Jan 2006
1624 posts
Posted on 3/4/24 at 4:20 pm to
I find it really hard to believe Jackie or anyone else in the car wouldn’t know if the driver shot him
Posted by mizzoubuckeyeiowa
Member since Nov 2015
35536 posts
Posted on 3/4/24 at 4:27 pm to
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But his family and colleagues believe he may have been murdered for investigating a conspiracy he called “The Octopus


Well if they can kill a sitting President in plain sight, they can certainly kill someone in their hotel room.
Posted by mizzoubuckeyeiowa
Member since Nov 2015
35536 posts
Posted on 3/4/24 at 5:21 pm to
quote:

Yes, this is a famous case for people who are True Crime fans. I first saw it in the 1990's on Unsolved Mysteries (GOAT TV show of all time).

Here is the link to the UM episode: Youtube


Geez, you watch that video and anyone who talks is dead or in Prison.

I'm I on some list now because I watched it?
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