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.
Coco Berthmann's deception unravels as survivors speak out and the truth about her missing fundraising funds comes to light.
21 Sept 2023
Episode 10: Call Us Anytime
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.
If you or a loved one is struggling, help is available:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/): Dial 988
National Human Trafficking Hotline (https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en/report-trafficking): 888-373-7888
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) (https://www.rainn.org/resources): 855-897-5910
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Resources (https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/)
Mental Health Hotline (https://mentalhealthhotline.org/): 866-903-3787
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14 Sept 2023
The Cocoverse Crumbles
Coco Berthmann shares her shocking descent from TEDx fame to being exposed as a liar, revealing the devastating consequences of deception and the importance of authenticity.
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