The parking scam that went rogue
It all started with an investigation into Bashford Antiques in Ponsonby, New Zealand. Local journalist David Farrier was looking into why the shop was aggressively clamping cars and charging people ridiculous fees—we're talking up to $760 just to get a car back. Farrier’s reporting was actually a W, leading the government to eventually ban those extreme fees.
Enter the main character of your nightmares
Under normal circumstances, that would be a wrap. But then Farrier met Michael Organ, the guy hired to police the parking lot. Turns out, Organ wasn't just a parking attendant; he’s a straight-up conman. This guy spent years lying about being a prince and a lawyer (spoiler: he's neither) and even had a wild past incident involving an attempted yacht heist.
When things go full-on horror
Real talk, the vibe shift in this documentary is alarming. What starts as a look at a local bully turns into a legit psychological thriller. Organ begins a campaign of harassment and gaslighting against Farrier, even dropping the bombshell that he had a key to the reporter’s home. It got so sketchy that Farrier actually felt the need to leave the country to stay safe. It’s not just a doc; it’s basically a horror movie that you can’t look away from.
Why it matters
This isn't your average true crime watch. It’s a masterclass in how one manipulative person can wreak absolute havoc on the people around them. You can stream Mister Organ now on Hoopla, Kanopy, or YouTube if you're ready to be lowkey terrified.
