14. The Story of Rodney Hyden and Cocaine Island
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In this episode, Cameron and Hayden delve into the bizarre and almost unbelievable story of Rodney Hyden, a seemingly ordinary man who found himself caught up in a farcical quest for buried cocaine in Puerto Rico. What began as a tale told over drinks at a local gathering spiraled into a federal sting operation, resulting in Rodney’s arrest and a strange journey through the criminal justice system.
Sources:
Netflix Documentary: The Legend of Cocaine Island (2018) directed by T. L.
Article: "The Crazy (True) Story of One Man’s Hunt for $2 Million in Buried Cocaine Treasure" by Nich Schager, The Daily Beast (2018).
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