“The Hollywood Madam” Pt. 1: Heidi Fleiss

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“The Hollywood Madam” Pt. 1: Heidi Fleiss

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Jul 1, 2020

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After a disastrous break-up with a rich older man in 1989, 22-year-old Heidi Fleiss wasn’t ready to give up the luxuries she's grown accustomed to. Instead, she joined the underground world of high-class Los Angeles escorts.

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Jul 1, 2020

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The true crime podcast where women aren’t just the victims. Every week, we examine the psychology, motivations, and atrocities of female felons. New episodes come out every Wednesday. Female Criminals is a production of Cutler Media and part of the Parcast Network.

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