Dr. Mark Weinberger and his wife Michelle were vacationing in the Greek Islands when he vanished, leaving behind financial ruin and a growing number of malpractice suits. The question of his whereabouts remains unanswered for five years, until a woman halfway across the world discovers the truth. Rob Stafford reports.
A wealthy doctor disappears under suspicious circumstances and his wife, with the help of investigators, uncovers a web of lies, deceit and a history of criminal activity. "A Wanted Man" examines the mystery surrounding the doctor's disappearance and the uncovering of his dark past.
Plans for a dream birthday vacation in Greece were ruined by the pandemic. However, the speaker reflects on the possibility of using the experience as a time for healing.
A couple recounts their over-the-top first date that involved a private yacht, a personal captain and a champagne-scented candle.
Michelle's husband, Mark, disappeared in 2005 and she was left with a secret cell phone number. She later found out that he had boarded a private jet, but the mystery surrounding his disappearance continued for years.
The conversation includes scheduling sinus surgery, reasons for a specific location for a medical practice, and unusual spending habits on credit card statements.
A daughter shares her story about trying to support her family during intense struggles like her mother's surgery and their electricity being shut off.
After her mother Phyllis's death, Terry fought for justice against the doctor who she believed had given her mother substandard care.
Michelle Shephard shares details of Dr. Stanley William’s childhood, his medical education, and how he eventually become one of the most notorious doctors in Canadian history. She also tells the story of Dr. Mark Weinberger, a prominent Indiana ear nose and throat specialist who performed unnecessary surgeries on his patients and vanished while on probation for healthcare fraud.
The speaker shares a story of uncovering a 13 million dollar scam where one guy fraudulently billed the amount. The story involves the discovery and revealing of the scam while the main perpetrator was attempting to start a new life in a different country.
After Dr. Mark Weinberger disappeared in 2004, a federal grand jury indicted him on 22 counts of healthcare fraud two years later. His patients, who were left traumatized by his actions, sought justice by filing lawsuits and accepting donations to aid their cause.
The speaker reflects on the beauty of the Italian Alps and shares a personal story about realizing that a relationship was based on lies.
Monica was facing a dilemma of telling the police about her lover, Mark Stern, or not, when a rental agent informed them that the latter hadn't paid the rent.
The podcast episode discusses the case of a nose doctor who was falsely accused and arrested for murder, leading to a suicide attempt.
The health care fraudster, Michael Weinberger, who had been accused of fraud, faked a seizure to avoid prison. His plea deal was rejected, and he was facing 22 federal charges of health care fraud and hundreds of lawsuits in Indiana.
The defendant apologized for committing fraud and betraying trust in federal court for 22 counts of health care fraud. The defendant was allowed to serve the rest of his sentence in Florida near his father.
Dr. Mark Weinberger's rise and fall as a wealthy ENT surgeon in Indiana, who was accused of medical malpractice and fraud, and his latest venture in healthcare after serving time in prison.
The speaker shares about overcoming trauma and learning to find strength in the aftermath of a difficult experience.