The Puppet Master: The Non-Existent Rogue Agent
Lies turned him into a phantom spy before the truth exposed the fraud.
4.2 (24)
181 mins
Robert Hendy-Freegard became the architect of a shocking deception, convincing victims he was an MI5 rogue agent while years of manipulation revealed the terrifying power of coercive control.
Ep 1:
The Recruitment
What begins with chance encounters at The Swan Pub soon spirals into fabricated MI5 missions, loyalty tests, IRA threats, and fake security schemes as Robert Hendy-Freegard isolates victims through fear, manipulation, and financial control.
Ep 2:
The International Sting
As Robert Hendy-Freegard’s deception spreads across Europe, a joint FBI and Scotland Yard operation leads to his arrest at Heathrow and the discovery of Sarah Smith after years missing — before overturned convictions and his early release reignite controversy around the case.
Ep 3:
The Clifton Disappearance
Living under the name “David,” Robert Hendy-Freegard isolates Sandra Clifton before vanishing with her to rural France — until a Netflix documentary, a routine inspection, and a Europe-wide manhunt thrust the case back into global attention.
Ep 4:
The Final Reckoning
Facing charges in France, Robert Hendy-Freegard goes on trial in Guéret in 2025 as his history of manipulation is revisited, the 2022 incident is re-examined, and the verdict closes a major chapter while Sandra Clifton’s whereabouts remain unclear.
Discussions (5)
Scott
Level 9 · 5 mo agoI dunno about the host saying they weren't gullible, falling for a fake MI5 spy routine is pretty naive.
Erik
Level 10 · 5 mo agoDude worked at a dealership and used fast test drives to convince this lawyer he was an MI5 agent needing cover money! I drive cars for a living and nobody hands me 50 grand wtf people are crazy
Randy
Level 5 · 5 mo agothe court was right u cant call it kidnapping if they had zero physical restraints they chose to stay cause they used less than 2 braincells
