Believable: The Coco Berthmann Story
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<p>Coco Berthmann became internet-famous by sharing her story of surviving sex trafficking as a young child growing up in Germany. She was sheltered and supported by families in Utah, where her faith and fame intertwined. But in 2022, Coco was arrested for raising money for a fake cancer diagnosis, and people began to doubt everything that she had ever said. Is her life story truly one big elaborate lie? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sara Ganim and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning showrunner Karen Given investigate in Dear Media’s first true crime podcast. </p>
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September 21, 2023
Episode 10: Call Us Anytime
<p>As Coco Berthmann’s lies are exposed, survivors band together and ask why she wasn’t stopped sooner. Meanwhile, Coco makes her last appearance in court for lying about cancer, but the case against her only addressed a fraction of the money she raised. What happened to the rest of the money? And, as Coco tries to move on after her arrest, more people come forward to suggest that her lies and manipulation continue.</p><p><br></p><p>If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available:</p><p><a href="https://988lifeline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Suicide & Crisis Lifeline</a>: Dial 988</p><p><a href="https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Human Trafficking Hotline</a>: 888-373-7888</p><p><a href="https://www.rainn.org/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)</a>: 855-897-5910</p><p><a href="https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Resources</a></p><p><a href="https://mentalhealthhotline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mental Health Hotline</a>: 866-903-3787</p><p><br></p><p>A word from our sponsors:</p><p>Factor: This September, get Factor and enjoy eating well without the hassle. Head to <a href="http://factormeals.com/believable50" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">factormeals.com/believable50</a> and use code believable 50 to get 50% off.</p><p>Quince: Take the drama out of planning an outfit and upgrade your closet with Quince today. Go to <a href="http://quince.com/coco" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">quince.com/coco</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
September 21, 2023
Call Us Anytime
Coco Berthmann's deception unravels as survivors speak out and the truth about her missing fundraising funds comes to light.
September 14, 2023
Episode 9: The Cocoverse Crumbles
<p>In the spring and summer of 2021, Coco Berthmann seemed to be at the height of her popularity. She recorded a TEDx talk and appeared at events with Elizabeth Smart. But behind the scenes, more and more people were starting to doubt her story. Her solution? Come up with a bigger lie.</p><p><br></p><p>But even as Coco announced her cancer “diagnosis” on Instagram, internet sleuths were documenting her every move. And soon, Coco would find that even her most trusted friends were starting to catch on to the truth.</p><p><br></p><p>If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available:</p><p><a href="https://988lifeline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Suicide & Crisis Lifeline</a>: Dial 988</p><p><a href="https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Human Trafficking Hotline</a>: 888-373-7888</p><p><a href="https://www.rainn.org/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)</a>: 855-897-5910</p><p><a href="https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Resources</a></p><p><a href="https://mentalhealthhotline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mental Health Hotline</a>: 866-903-3787</p><p><br></p><p>A word from our sponsors:</p><p>Daily Harvest: Keep yourself and your freezer full with hassle free meals from Daily Harvest. Go to <a href="http://dailyharvest.com/believable" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dailyharvest.com/believable</a> to get up to 65% off your first box.</p><p>RocketMoney: Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to <a href="http://rocketmoney.com/believable." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RocketMoney.com/believable.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href="https://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>
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<p>Coco Berthmann became internet-famous by sharing her story of surviving sex trafficking as a young child growing up in Germany. She was sheltered and supported by families in Utah, where her faith and fame intertwined. But in 2022, Coco was arrested for raising money for a fake cancer diagnosis, and people began to doubt everything that she had ever said. Is her life story truly one big elaborate lie? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sara Ganim and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning showrunner Karen Given investigate in Dear Media’s first true crime podcast. </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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