Season 1

The Imposter: Dr. Barnes

The Imposter Doctor

Gerald Barnbaum's second arrest for impersonating a doctor. (Source: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation)

Medical Certificate

The phony doctor lied to the medical board claiming that his old certificate had been burned in a fire; they sent him a new copy. (Source: California Medical Board)

Rick D'Alessandro

In 1979, Rick D'Alessandro was Barnbaum's physician's assistant and was alarmed by his unorthodox methods. (Source: Kurtis Productions)

John McKenzie - Patient

John McKenzie had all the classic symptoms of diabetes, was misdiagnosed by the phony doctor and died a few days later. (Source: Joan Swendsen)

McKenzie Medical Invoice

After misdiagnosis by an imposter doctor lead to his death, John McKenzie was still billed for medical services in September, 1980. (Source: Joan Swendsen)

Deputy D.A. James Enright

In 1981 Deputy D.A. James Enright helps convict Barnbaum for involuntary manslaughter and practicing medicine without a license. (Source: Kurtis Productions)

Investigator Eddie Banks

Investigator Eddie Banks was also brought on to help build a case against the imposter doctor. (Source: Kurtis Productions)

The Engagement

In the mid 1990's, Jerald Barnbaum convinced Lisa Roberts that he was a real doctor. (Source: Lisa Roberts)

The Wedding

Lisa Roberts and Jerald Barnbaum wedding; Lisa foots the bill. (Source: Lisa Roberts)

Wedding Kiss

Lisa Roberts married Jerald Barnbaum believing him to be a doctor. (Source: Lisa Roberts)

Carl Janssen

In 1996 Carl Janssen was fully examined by the imposter doctor. (Source: Kurtis Productions)

U.S. Marshall Joseph Exner

U.S. Marshall Joseph Exner picks up Jerald Barnbaum in September 2000 after his escape from jail. (Source: Kurtis Productions)

FBI Agent Marie Kondzielski

FBI agent Marie Kondzielski investigates the imposter doctor; over a hundred FBI employees were receiving medical care from the company that hired the imposter doctor. (Source: Kurtis Productions)

Attorney Diane Goldman

Attorney Diane Goldman represented nearly 500 victims for the civil case against the company that hired Gerald Barnbaum. (Source: Kurtis Productions)

Barnbaum's 5th Conviction

The U.S Attorneys office released the news that Barnbaum had been sentenced a fifth, and hopefully last time, for impersonating a doctor. (Source: U.S. Attorney of the Central District of California’s Press Release)

The Real Dr. Barnes

The real Dr. Barnes was a victim of identity theft by Jerald Barnbaum for nearly two decades. (Source: Dr. Gerald Barnes)