[Part 2] From Fraud to Murder: The Natalie and Michael Cochran Story

Housewives of True Crime

Tabitha Kane

True Crime, Comedy, History

4.6 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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West Virginia’s Raleigh County, known for its scenic Appalachian landscapes, became the backdrop for a shocking crime. In 2019, Michael Cochran died suddenly, and his wife, Natalie Cochran, was later convicted of running a $2 million Ponzi scheme. The fraud, inspired by War Dogs, deceived friends and family, leading to her 2020 conviction for wire fraud...

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