The Price of a Lie: When the Con Turns Deadly

The Price of a Lie: When the Con Turns Deadly

From Macabrium by Macabrium | Southern Gothic Media

April 29, 2026 · 55 min

About this episode

The episode explores the life and crimes of Clark Rockefeller, a con artist who deceived many and was involved in a murder case.

For thirty years, a man called himself Clark Rockefeller, claimed to be an heir to one of the most powerful families in American history, and the world believed him. He moved through the most elite circles in the country, he married a Harvard educated millionaire, and charmed everyone he ever met. The only problem? He didn't exist. And somewhere in a California backyard, there were bones that told a very different story. This is Pretty Wicked's very first episode and we are starting with one of the craziest cons ever pulled and the murder hiding underneath it. Welcome to the show! 🖤 FOLLOW PRETTY WICKED New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe so you never miss one. Instagram: @prettywickedthepodcast If you loved this episode, leaving a review means the world and helps other listeners find the show. Pretty Wicked is hosted by Megan Alda. 🖤 SOURCES & FURTHER READING Here is everything used to research this episode. 🔗 WEB SOURCES History.com overview - https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/rockefeller-imposter-and-convicted-felon-born All That's Interesting full profile - https://allthatsinteresting.com/clark-rockefeller ABC News - murder conviction, April 2013…

People in this episode

Host: Megan Alda

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • deception
  • murder
  • identity fraud
  • society
  • culture

Keywords

  • Clark Rockefeller
  • true crime
  • murder
  • identity fraud
  • deception
  • society
  • culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pretty Wicked, Southern Gothic Media, History.com, All That's Interesting, ABC News, CNN

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