In this episode, Kat dives into the jaw-dropping story of William Allen Jordan—a master manipulator who spun an intricate web of lies across continents. Posing as a CIA operative, Jordan lured multiple women into marriage, fathered children, and drained their finances, all while maintaining overlapping relationships.
Kat unpacks Jordan’s timeline of deception, exploring how he convinced intelligent, successful women to believe his dangerous lies. But this isn’t just a story of broken hearts—Jordan’s actions sparked a movement that led to the creation of New Jersey’s groundbreaking “rape by fraud” bill, redefining consent in the eyes of the law.
How did Jordan’s victims uncover the truth? What legal precedent did their fight for justice create? And where is William Allen Jordan now? Tune in for a captivating deep dive into a case where fact is far more disturbing than fiction.
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what cases you want us to cover next!
REFERENCES:
- https://www.amazon.com/Bigamist-Story-Husbands-Ultimate-Betrayal/dp/1909797529
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DFKWQ4N?plink=ZUSaNcc3wfSxToEP&pf_rd_r=G90SAW26GM1Y5R603TEF&pf_rd_p=9a623182-03dc-43d4-8ba5-71c9c354a467&ref_=adblp13npsbx_0_0_im
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4382104/
- https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-other-mrs-jordan/umc.cmc.5pblnhreq7kc0rhqdt3683unk?l=en-US
- https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/other-mrs-jordan-review-itv-g3h5pn32d
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0gp64yq
- https://www.troysingleton.com/n_j_man_who_inspired_rape_by_fraud_bill_sentenced_to_3_years_report_says
- https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/girls-who-called-william-allen-jordan-dad-speak-out-388942403707
- https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/news/crime/2014/11/10/cherry-hill-man-pleads-guilty/17437476007/
- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/i-wanted-justice-con-victim-turns-focus-changing-rape-law-n291661
- https://www.troysingleton.com/romance_con_artist_gets_prison_for_scamming_florence_woman
- https://inews.co.uk/culture/william-allen-jordan-bigamist-conman-where-now-itvx-documentary-series-2714713?srsltid=AfmBOoquU-HgEhq9Na4BELpq1wiLTDIOejLjfXiDiGIMiBUAube8PmuW
- https://www.troysingleton.com/rape_by_fraud_n_j_lawmaker_introduces_bill_to_make_it_a_crime
- https://yalelawandpolicy.org/solving-riddle-rape-deception
Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via:
Case Files with Kat and Ashley
Facebook
Instagram
FOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING:
- https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalking
FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
- NATIONWIDE: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/
- IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/
FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT:
- https://rainn.org/resources
SUICIDE & CRISIS HELPLINE: 988 - 24/7 Help if you or someone you know is struggling. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
Popular Podcasts
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.