Betrayal from Within: The Aldrich Ames Espionage Scandal
09 November 2025

Betrayal from Within: The Aldrich Ames Espionage Scandal

A True crime Podcast

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In this gripping episode of A True Crime Podcast, host Alexander Lawson delves into the shocking story of Aldrich Ames, the CIA officer turned Soviet spy whose greed led to the betrayal of over 100 agents and the deaths of at least ten operatives. Explore the motivations behind his treason, the lavish lifestyle funded by KGB payoffs, and the investigation that finally brought him down. Join us as we uncover the devastating impact on U.S. intelligence and the reforms that followed this infamous case of espionage.