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I Am Not Nicholas

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Narrated by: Jane MacSorley  
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“I am not Nicholas Rossi!” gasps Arthur Knight through an oxygen mask in March 2022. Recently discharged from a Covid ward in Glasgow, he's in a wheelchair. The police say he’s Nicholas Rossi, suspected of faking his death and wanted for rape in Utah. The story makes headlines globally.

When journalist Jane MacSorley meets Arthur Knight and his wife Miranda, she thinks the police have made a mistake. She embarks on a yearlong investigation, making a unique discovery which changes everything.

Content Warning: This series contains adult themes and references to domestic and sexual violence – including a victim’s testimony about a sexual assault and accusations of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.

If you’ve been affected by domestic violence or sexual assault please find links below to organisations who may help you: https://www.rainn.org/

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Episodes
  • Ep 1: Dinner with a Fugitive

    Ep 1: Dinner with a Fugitive
    Feb 9 2023

    A man is arrested on a Covid ward in Glasgow. The police say he’s US fugitive Nicholas Rossi. He says he’s Arthur Knight, an innocent Irishman.

    Content Warning: This series contains adult themes and references to sexual violence.
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    36 mins
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  • Ep 2: Local Hero

    Ep 2: Local Hero
    Feb 9 2023

    Have police got the wrong man? And what's the story of the right man, Nicholas Rossi?

    Content Warning: This series contains adult themes and references to sexual violence.
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    25 mins
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  • Ep 3: Requiem for an Undead Man

    Ep 3: Requiem for an Undead Man
    Feb 9 2023

    A memorial service in Rhode Island for Nicholas Rossi is cancelled. Did he fake his death?

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    28 mins
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Editorial Review

Is he or isn't he?
In the past few years, true crime has shifted its fascination from serial killers to con artists. And why not? To those of us prone to self-doubt, the idea of committing 100 percent to living a lie is almost as alien as burying bodies in the basement. Consider the strange case of Nicholas Rossi, who US authorities allege fled rape charges by faking his death and assuming the identity of an Irishman named Arthur Knight. If you were such a person, how much confidence would it take to go on the record for the podcast of a dogged local journalist, telling your wild tale in an accent UK ears are already hyper-attuned to analyze for clues? Or maybe, just maybe, you’re telling the truth. This shocking story—sensitively reported, with a warning for sexual violence and domestic abuse—had me riveted. —Kat J., Audible Editor

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This had me hooked from the very first episode. The ending was a bit of a letdown but it's still worth a listen just to witness the tenacity of the journalist who created it. You can hear the sincerity in her voice and it makes you want to keep listening. She makes you feel like you're there with her tracking leads and finding evidence.

Captivating story

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I loved the story but I didn't care for the hysterics. I felt like she was wayyyy too emotionally involved. The "take off your mask" scene and the "you will not manipulate me anymore" made her almost (almost) unlikable. Luckily, the rest was great. She told the story really well. Captivating from the very beginning. Thank you!

Good, but...

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Great story, well told. It’s quite laughable and fascinating. I reviewed the last episode instead of the whole series, so resubmitting this.

Good for any true crime or true mystery fan.

Loved it.

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Came here after seeing the dateline episode. “Take your mask off!” is the triumphant moment of the podcast. My question is how difficult can it be to match the identity of a person who was arrested in both the US and the UK with finger prints? And the UK authority can certainly verify his tattoos and teeth gap in prison.

Entertaining

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This was an incredible podcast - thrilling, easy to listen to and totally enjoyable! Thank you!

I totally enjoyed this!

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An unbelievably fascinating story that will have you hooked right away. No spoiler alerts. Just listen right now and you decide whether he's Nicholas or not. Will the truth surprise you? You won't know until you start listening.

a must listen

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I didn’t really buy that the narrator originally believed the subject’s story, but other than that I found this podcast very enjoyable and I am impressed that they interviewed the subject themselves

Really interesting interviews!

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It’s a fascinating story and extraordinarily well told.
I just wish writer/reader Jane MacSorley hadn’t inserted quite so much of herself….or maybe we needed much more. This part reportage, part incomplete personal essay just didn’t wow me. It could have.

A lot to like

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Imagine if Oliver Twist grew up to be a fat rapist in fancy pajamas. Such an entertaining lil dumpster fire!!
Originally heard this story on the Swindled Podcast over a year ago. When I heard it on Dateline recently, I was astonished to see that he's still carrying on with this farce. Jane seems to be an ethical and persistent journalist, occasionally overly dramatic, but tells a great story.

How many ways do you have to prove this guy is a liar?!

Gol Blimey, Guvnah!!!

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Nicholas made me laugh more than a few times with his self righteous denial. Great pod

Fun to listen to

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