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True Wildlife Crime: The Runaway Boat

In this episode of True Wildlife Crime, retired Virginia Conservation Police Master Special Agent Jim Croft recounts a wild case of boat theft. What started with a loud bang jolting a homeowner awake, quickly turned into a multi-agency investigation, complete with stolen trucks, DNA evidence, and a suspect who couldn’t dodge the truth.

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  • September 25, 2025