The chilling saga of Charles Chitat Ng and Leonard Lake comes to a dramatic close in Part 4 of our Almost Fiction series. Follow the relentless pursuit of justice across borders, from a failed shoplifting attempt to a years-long international extradition battle, as we unravel

the web of lies, confessions, betrayals, and courtroom drama that defined one of North America's most shocking murder cases.

Discover the surprising twists involving star informant Mo Laberge, harrowing escapes, assassination plots, and the long-awaited trial that held the world transfixed. With exclusive details, psychological insights, and a look at the system’s quest for closure, this is the gripping conclusion you’ve been waiting for.

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The walls begin to close in on Charles Ng and Leonard Lake as a simple theft spirals into something much darker.

Part 3 of our case delves into the moment their carefully constructed facade starts to crumble.

The pair is scrambling now, trying to run from the impending consequences to their horrific actions.

Welcome back to Almost Fiction.

Sources:

https://casetext.com/case/people-v-charles-chitat-ng

Henton, Darcy; Owens, Greg. No Kill No Thrill: The True Story of Serial Killers Charles Ng And Leonard Lake. Kindle Edition.

People v. Charles Chitat Ng, 13 Cal.5th 448, 474 (Cal. 2022)

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Discover the chilling story of Charles Ng and Leonard Lake, two ex-Marines whose paths crossed in California, leading to one of America's most disturbing criminal cases. Part 2 delves into their escalating crimes from 1984-1985, including disappearances, sexual assaults, and murders. From Lake's disturbing "Operation Miranda" to the vanishing of multiple victims, this episode examines how these predators lured victims in, and covered up their disgusting crimes.

Welcome to Almost Fiction Season 4.

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Sources:

https://casetext.com/case/people-v-charles-chitat-ng

Henton, Darcy; Owens, Greg. No Kill No Thrill: The True Story of Serial Killers Charles Ng And Leonard Lake. Kindle Edition.

People v. Charles Chitat Ng, 13 Cal.5th 448, 474 (Cal. 2022)