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Sympathy Pains delves into the complexities of human behavior and the consequences of deception. Hosted by journalist Laura Beil, known for her investigative work on Dr. Death and Bad Batch, this series unpacks the unsettling story of Sarah Delashmit.

Sarah's tale is unusual. Over decades, she fabricated traumatic experiences to infiltrate vulnerable communities, exploiting their trust for her own gain, displaying “deeply unethical behavior for which there are no formal avenues of punishment.”

The tales are too many to count, and Sarah didn’t have any lines she wasn’t willing to cross. She once claimed to be the mother of two terminally ill children, once pretended to have leukemia, and (astonishingly) even pretended to be two different people at the same time.

The podcast explores Sarah's deceit through those she deceived. As you can imagine, these stories are poignant and infuriating, shedding light on the devastating aftermath of her actions. Beil exposes Sarah's deceptive path and focuses on the impact her lies had on her victims, raising questions about accountability and the boundaries of empathy.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart and Audible.

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