The Irish Heiress: Ep. 8, The Trial

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11/11/21 • 42 min

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Mair Smyth goes on trial for scamming reality TV producer Johnathan Walton out of almost $100,000. But her latest con could prevent Walton from being allowed in the courtroom to testify against her. Victims come out of the woodwork to tell the court how she scammed them. Even her own daughter, Chelsea, shows up and tells the judge Mair is a pathological liar. But Mair's attorney casts doubt on everyone's story, threatening to thwart the justice her victims have sought for so long. As the trial reaches a fever pitch, who will the jury believe?

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The Irish Heiress: Ep. 7, The Hunt

After doggedly pursuing law enforcement for years, Johnathan finally gets some relief. Mair Smyth is arrested in Los Angeles, but keeps herself busy awaiting trial. She uses a phony mental illness claim and a pair of crutches to trick a judge into going easy on her. But the folks she’s conned band together and are committed to fighting back. As Johnathan and his fellow victims put it all on the line to see her brought to justice, Mair’s next brazen scam could let her walk away scot-free.

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The Irish Heiress: Ep. 9, Buddha Noah Knows Best

In this bonus episode, Johnathan catches up with Buddha Noah, a Los Angeles spiritual advisor who saw the future months before Mair was charged, arrested, and convicted—and implored Johnathan not to give up just when he was about to throw in the towel. The two talk about the dark energy Buddha Noah saw in Mair Smyth, how he knew Johnathan would ultimately see justice served, and what he thinks karma has in store for this Queen of the Con.

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Queen of the Con - The Irish Heiress: Ep. 8, The Trial

Transcript

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Certain portions of what you're about to hear have been dramatized based on real life events, eyewitness accounts, and court records.

Speaker 100:00:09.519

I didn't ever know if she was scamming people, but when she did things like that, I was like, you're not. You're not donating money to cystic fibrosis. Con artist Marianne Elizabeth Smith is shameless. She used a picture of her dead daughter. I mean, that's anot

The Irish Heiress: Ep. 8, The Trial Top Questions Answered

How did the accused person manipulate the speaker with fabricated stories?

The accused person used fabricated stories to manipulate the speaker and gain their trust, ultimately leading to financial ruin.

What was the result of the trial for the accused person?

The accused person was found guilty of grand theft by false pretense and sentenced to five years in jail.

Did the accused person have a history of manipulating others?

Yes, the accused person had a history of fabricating stories and manipulating others.

What was the impact of COVID-19 on the accused person's jail sentence?

Due to overcrowding and COVID-19, the accused person is likely to serve only two and a half years of their five-year sentence.

How did the speaker feel after the conviction in the trial?

The speaker felt relief and satisfaction with the conviction of the accused person.

Was the speaker questioned about their credibility in the trial?

Yes, the defense attorney questioned the credibility of the speaker, accusing them of making everything up for a documentary.

What kind of scams did the accused person allegedly commit?

The accused person allegedly scammed multiple victims using elaborate confidence tricks, including inventing a fake Irish inheritance.

Who testified against the accused person in the trial?

The accused person's daughter testified against them during the trial.

What precautions were taken to prevent the accused person from escaping parole?

There are concerns about the accused person potentially escaping parole and not being extradited due to COVID-19, but specific precautions were not mentioned in the information provided.