American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals Season 10 Episode 9 Six Feet Plunder
- June 23, 2016
In the episode "Six Feet Plunder" of American Greed: Scams, Scoundrels and Scandals season 10, viewers explore the case of a group of funeral home workers who scam their clients out of thousands of dollars. The group, led by a smooth-talking funeral director named Kevin Hornsby, would tell grieving families that their loved one needed expensive embalming procedures, even when it was not required. They would also charge for caskets that were never delivered and cremation services that never took place.
As the fraudulent scheme began to unravel, Hornsby and his accomplices became increasingly desperate in their attempts to cover their tracks. They went as far as to exhume a body from a cemetery and move it to another location in an effort to hide their wrongdoing. However, their efforts proved to be in vain as they were eventually caught and brought to justice.
The episode features interviews with investigators, family members of victims, and Hornsby's former colleagues, providing insight into the scope and impact of the scam. It also delves into the psychology behind such frauds, shedding light on the motivations of those who would take advantage of individuals at their lowest point.
Throughout the episode, viewers are taken on a journey as facts are revealed, and layers of deceit are slowly peeled away. The tension builds to a climactic conclusion as the perpetrators face the consequences of their actions in a court of law.
"Six Feet Plunder" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked greed and the devastating impact it can have on innocent victims. It serves as a reminder to viewers to remain vigilant in their dealings with individuals and organizations, and to always be aware of the potential for fraud and deception.