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Case 1: The Imposter: Dr. Barnes  
"American Greed," a new series on CNBC, explores the worlds of scams, cons and schemes. In Episode #2, American Greed chronicles the 20-year career of an imposter doctor.
The Players
 
The Imposter
THE IMPOSTER
"Dr. Barnes"
The Patient
THE PATIENT
Carl Janssen
Stolen Identity
STOLEN IDENTITY
Dr. Barnes
   
 
Case File  
The Deception The Crime The Hunt The Capture
SCENE 1 - The story is almost unbelievable... Dr. Gerald Barnes has a thriving practice. He specializes in "executive" medical exams. His salary is six-figures and life is good. But there's a problem: he's not the real Dr. Gerald Barnes.
"Dr. Barnes"
 
 
 
The Deception The Crime The Hunt The Capture
SCENE 2 - His charade turns deadly. The imposter doctor misdiagnoses a 29-year-old patient. Within a couple of days, the patient loses his life.
Victim of Misdiagnosis
 
 
 
The Deception The Crime The Hunt The Capture
SCENE 3 - A romantic courtship -- "Dr. Barnes" marries an unsuspecting Lisa Roberts. The doctor and his wife have everything going for them -- until she finds out the truth. Lisa is shocked and shattered.
The "Happy" Couple
 
 
 
The Deception The Crime The Capture
SCENE 4 - "American Greed" speaks with the real Dr. Barnes whose identity was stolen.
The Real Dr. Barnes
 
 
Video Exhibits
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Episode 2

Tune in this week for another hour of scandals and corruption.		  
 
Hear Lisa Roberts describe the imposter doctor's game of guessing medical symptoms.  
     
 
 
Photo Slideshow
View the Slideshow The Imposter: Dr. Barnes | Click to View Slideshow
 
 
The series is narrated by actor Stacy Keach and produced exclusively for CNBC, America's Business Channel, by Kurtis Productions.

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Monday, May 28th 3p ET

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Monday, May 28th 4p ET

The $400 Million Rip-Off
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Pimp, Preacher, Profiteer
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Madoff Behind Bars
Wednesday, May 30th 9p | 12a ET
    
 
Crime Stories
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