True Crime: A Killing in Cannabis

About this episode

This episode explores the tragic story of Tushar Atre and the underground cannabis scene in Santa Cruz, featuring an interview with author Scott Eden.

In 2019, Silicon Valley investor and entrepreneur Tushar Atre met a tragic end after paddling out into the rough waters of the underground cannabis scene in surfer haven Santa Cruz, California, At once a love story, a crime drama, and a who-dun-it, this epic tale is chronicled in the riveting new book A Killing in Cannabis. My guest for this episode is the book's author, Scott Eden.

People in this episode

Guest: Scott Eden

Topics covered

• true crime
• cannabis
• Silicon Valley
• Santa Cruz

Keywords

• A Killing in Cannabis
• Tushar Atre
• crime drama
• love story

Mentioned in this episode

Products: A Killing in Cannabis

Books & works: True Crime: A Killing in Cannabis, A Killing in Cannabis

Places: Silicon Valley, Santa Cruz, California

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