E54: Sir Harry Oakes

No one succeeds without ruffling a few feathers, and baronet Sir Harry Oakes was no exception. Oakes made a fortune off his gold mines, but in 1943 he was found burnt to a crisp in his own bed. Carter and Wenndy examine Oakes’ meteoric success and brutal end.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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