280. The Crimes of William Aellis -- Warrior

The Prosecutors

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True Crime, Talk Radio

4.3 • 8.8K Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2024

⏱️ 90 minutes

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It's one of the most difficult stories we've covered on the podcast, but it's one that needs to be told. William Aellis was a serial predator, stalking and sexually abusing children for decades. But his victims refused to let him escape justice. This is their story. Check out our other show The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs for discussion on cases, controversial topics, or conversation with content creators Get Prosecutors Podcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/prosecutors-podcast/ Join the Gallery on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/4oHFF4agcAvBhm3o/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProsecutorsPod Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prosecutorspod/ Check out our website for case resources: https://prosecutorspodcast.com/ Hang out with us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prosecutorspod

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0:00.0	For years, Tim Ballard has been championed as a modern-day superhero.
0:05.0	The first time I saw one of the kids from the video, and it changed my life.
0:10.0	He was the face of Operation Underground Railroad, a movement that inspired hope around the world by rescuing children from human traffickers.
0:18.0	However, Ballard's crusade to save innocent lives has always hidden a darker secret.
0:24.7	Oh, I think he's a pathological liar. Beneath the accolades and the applause, a dark storm has been
0:31.3	brewing. I mean, I can't find a time that he's told the truth about anything. Shocking allegations of sexual misconduct have surfaced,
0:41.3	casting his shadow over his once unquestioned reputation.
0:46.7	I am host Sarah James McLaughlin, and in this new season of The Opportunist, we explore
0:51.5	the rise and the fall of Tim Ballard.
0:54.8	Join us this October for Tim Ballard, unmasking a hero.
0:58.6	Subscribe to a new season of the Opportunist Now,
1:01.2	wherever you get your podcasts. I'm Brett and I'm Alice and we are the prosecutors
1:18.1	Today on the prosecutors, Justice 60 years in the making, how three former victims put their abuser behind bars. I'm Oh, and We're
1:45.0	We're
1:47.0	I'm Hello everybody and welcome to this episode of the prosecutors.
2:11.3	I'm Brett and I'm joined as always by my Plentious co-host, Alice.
2:17.8	Plentious. Well,, Alice. Plentious.
2:18.7	Well, thank you.
2:20.8	Does that mean a plenty?
2:22.2	Because I am a depleted.
2:26.1	Whatever.
2:27.0	You're plentious.
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