Crime
Station:
discovery+ (US)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2022-01-14
Rating:
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From whiz kid, to convict, to pastor, to fraud fighter, to convict yet again, Barry Minkow has become the master of self reinvention - just ask the countless individuals who fell victim to him over the years. KING OF THE CON gives true crime fans the ultimate look at how a scam artist can reinvent himself and get rich - many times over - by featuring one of the first interviews with Minkow discussing his life and crimes.
TV Show Ended.
S1E1 - Snaking it in America
Barry Minkow, a Jewish kid from Los Angeles, has dreams to strike it big. The teenager takes matters into his own hands and launches ZZZZ Best, a carpet cleaning company. As ZZZZ Best prepares to go public, Barry's world turns upside down.
Air Date: 14 Jan 2022 06:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - American Lie
Barry finds Jesus and becomes a Christian, dedicating his life to redemption. He can't avoid the limelight or addiction to wealth, but this time, Barry plans to do it above board -- or so it seems. Once a con man, always a con man.
Air Date: 14 Jan 2022 06:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Clean Sweep
After his latest fraud blows up, Barry and his family flee California and the church. As his world spirals out of control, he once again finds grounding through God. Though, for those close to him, Barry's story seems far from over.
Air Date: 14 Jan 2022 06:00 (CDT)