S403: The One Who Got Away

Published: April 10, 2019, 3 a.m.

b"Peter Pan syndrome is when someone refuses to grow up.\\xa0\\n\\nIt\\u2019s neither a disease nor a recognized mental disorder\\u2014it\\u2019s just a state of mind. Today, you're going to meet a man who became a fugitive in order to live in his very own Neverland.\\n\\nLarry Douglas Jones is not your typical fugitive. He had a wife and three kids. And to be honest, he's not a dangerous man. He became overwhelmed with life and decided to run away.\\n\\nThis is the first in a series of stories about fugitives running from the law. This season, we\\u2019ll explore how abandoning your old identity leads to a whole set of complications. How do these criminals assume a new identity? What strategies do they use to avoid getting caught?\\n\\n_______________\\n\\n\\nThis episode was 100% funded by you. \\n\\nI was able to travel to Gulfport, MS for this story using funds raised on Patreon. So if you\\u2019d like to see me to take the show on the road, consider chipping in a buck or two on our Patreon page. Plus, you\\u2019ll get access to early episodes and bonus content. So, thank you so much for the support.\\n\\n_______________\\n\\n\\nLies, lies, and more lies\\n\\nA few seasons ago, I asked you to submit stories about lies. Either lies that you\\u2019ve told or lies that have impacted you personally. And boy, was the response crazy! I ended up making a whole episode dedicated to lies. I want to try it again. Email me a voice memo. Chances are your story could make it on the show.\\n\\n-------\\nStory idea? \\nIf you have a story to share, email Javier a voice memo or short written description at info@pretendradio.org.\\n\\nFor more episodes like this visit pretendradio.org.\\n\\nTo get early releases and bonus episodes go to pretendradio.org/donate\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"