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3. The making of a conman

Vicky Pattison explores Ray McDonald鈥檚 past, asking those who know him best why they think he has spent decades scamming people.

Vicky Pattison explores Ray McDonald鈥檚 past, asking those who know him best why they think he has spent decades scamming people.

Vicky asks whether time spent in the army may have given Ray the skills to be a better conman and hears how his refusal to deal with any fallout from his lies has affected his family life.

Love Bombed: WifeHunter presented by Vicky Pattison.
Writer and Producer: Jane Downs and Barney Rowntree.
Investigative reporter: Philippa Goymer.
Story Consultant: Barney Rowntree.
Sound designer: Kasel Kundola.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Dan Farthing (麻豆社 Investigations NE & Cumbria).
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.
Lovebombed was made at 麻豆社 Radio Newcastle for 麻豆社 Sounds.

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