Episode 368 - THE OCTOPUS’S GARDEN W/ KRIS MILLEGAN AND ED OPPERMAN

On a thought-provoking episode of Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis
engaged in a stimulating conversation with renowned investigator
Ed Opperman about the mysterious death of freelance
journalist Danny Casolaro and the web of conspiracies known
as the octopus.

The chilling details surrounding Casolaro's death, who was found
dead in a hotel bathtub with his wrists slashed multiple times in
1991, continue to fuel speculation and intrigue among conspiracy
theorists and journalists alike.

The "octopus" referred to an alleged criminal network that Casolaro
believed was composed of U.S. officials, organized crime members,
and intelligence agents. His investigation was cut short, and his
death was quickly ruled a suicide by authorities.

However, numerous inconsistencies and unanswered questions have led
many to believe that he was, in fact, murdered because of what he
uncovered.In the illuminating discussion, Opperman revealed some
startling connections and provided poignant insights into the
depths of Casolaro's investigation.

He highlighted not only the promised software and the insidious
ties with the shadowy elements within the government but also the
potential involvement of significant figures such as Lockheed
Martin and Joe Biden.Insightful contributions from
Chris Milligan, a publisher and writer, were also featured
in the show.

His discussion with Clyde included aspects of the case unexplored
in the recent Netflix special, "The Octopus Murders." Milligan
emphasized the pitfalls of the investigation, often misdirecting or
undermining the hard work of diligent investigators like
Casolaro.

It painted a picture of deceit, covert operations, and the
dangerous pursuit of clandestine truths.Listeners contributed to
the conversation with their queries, clearly displaying a communal
intrigue into how such conspiracies can persist within the ancient
but still palpably powerful halls of governments and intelligence
agencies.

The discussion often circled back to a profound concern: that the
governmental corruption and global-scale criminal convolutions that
Casolaro probed into, have not ceased but perhaps have become more
sophisticated and buried beneath the surface over time.From shared
vulnerabilities and frustrations to deeply moved calls for justice,
the episode captured the entwined essence of mystery, danger, and
the unyielding pursuit of the truth.

It highlighted how, years after his untimely and suspicious death,
Danny Casolaro's story continues to inspire and haunt, acting as a
grim reminder that those who dare to chase the octopus' tentacles
often find themselves entangled in deadly embrace.For those brave
enough to unearth buried secrets, the world of conspiracy can prove
to be a deadly affair--a reality that Danny Casolaro confronted
head-first, never to return from the deep water stirred by the
formidable currents of the octopus' reach.

Originally Broadcast On 3/8/24

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