When the pursuit of trophy deer crosses legal lines, the consequences can be severe. In this episode, John and Jamie uncover the story of James and Marlin Butler, two Texas brothers who ran an illegal hunting operation in southern Kansas. Promising guided hunts for thousands of dollars, they led clients into a web of poaching, fraud, and federal crimes. Join us as we explore how their disregard for wildlife laws resulted in hefty prison sentences and lasting impacts on the hunting community.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support</a>.

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Trophy Bucks and Federal Time - The Butler Brothers

MAR 26, 202510 MIN
True Crimecast

Trophy Bucks and Federal Time - The Butler Brothers

MAR 26, 202510 MIN

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When the pursuit of trophy deer crosses legal lines, the consequences can be severe. In this episode, John and Jamie uncover the story of James and Marlin Butler, two Texas brothers who ran an illegal hunting operation in southern Kansas. Promising guided hunts for thousands of dollars, they led clients into a web of poaching, fraud, and federal crimes. Join us as we explore how their disregard for wildlife laws resulted in hefty prison sentences and lasting impacts on the hunting community.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support</a>.