For a time, Christopher “CJ” Alexander seemed to be everywhere; on the news in his native Ohio, in magazine articles, and featured on various hunting-related podcasts, telling the tale again and again of how he took a massive 18-point buck – a trophy in the running to be among the top three typical whitetails of all time. In the end, fame turned into felony charges, and the windfall he expected became instead a whopping $43,000 in fines. Hear the facts as read by an investigator involved in the case.
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Here’s what we discuss:
- Wayne reads a note from Alexander
- Deer becomes an internet sensation
- Everyone loved the underdog story
- Ohio DNR follows up
- Information casts doubt on Alexander’s story
- A photo and legwork begin to unravel the lies
- Animal was poached on private property
- Cell phone records reveal a plan
- They name the buck Megatron
- “Buying a house type money.”
- Alexander shoots the buck… poorly
- The deer is found and removed under cover of darkness
- An elaborate cover up is put into motion
- High expectations for big profits
- “Can cell phone location data be used as evidence against me?”
- Alexander pleads guilty to 14 charges
- Deer was targeted solely for money and fame
Credits
Hosts: Wayne Saunders and John Nores
Producer: Jay Ammann
Warden’s Watch logo & Design: Ashley Hannett
Research / Content Coordinator: Stacey DesRoches
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