Host Steve “Murph” Murphy (retired DEA Agent, featured in NARCOS on Netflix) takes you inside the most intense and fascinating true crime stories in the world. Real life tales from the most notorious cases everyone knows and some you’ve probably never heard of (until now) from those who broke the law and those who were sworn to enforce it. Murph asks the questions and gets into the true stories from the real life players in the biggest, baddest, most dangerous game of all — the Game of Crimes.
208: Part 2: Anthony Pesare – Undercover; Taking down mobsters; Chaos; IT'S GREAT!! 🇺🇲
Aug 05, 2025
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From going toe-to-toe with organized crime in Rhode Island to hilarious encounters with some of the world’s dumbest criminals, Anthony Pesare’s stories are as entertaining as they are insightful. He opens up about the unbreakable camaraderie among officers, the emotional toll of undercover work, and the moments of heroism and humor that defined his career. Now a published author, Anthony reveals how writing about his journey has brought new meaning to his mission: educating the next generation and honoring the past.
208: Part 1: Anthony Pesare – From RI Trooper to Police Chief to Prosecutor to Author, and more 🇺🇲
Aug 04, 2025
Show notesMurph sits down with law enforcement legend Anthony Pesare—a man whose four-decade career spans the front lines of justice. Anthony shares wild and hilarious stories about the intense realities of undercover work, and the ever-changing fight against organized crime in Rhode Island. But beneath the stories lies a deeper message—the power of teamwork, trust, and camaraderie that bonds law enforcement professionals through danger and sacrifice.
208: Part 2: Sam Trotman 🔥 From tracking cartel killers to saving lives as a Fire Chief 🇺🇲
Jul 29, 2025
Show notesMurph continues his ride down memory lane with Sam Trotman, a retired DEA agent with over 25 years of frontline experience in the war on drugs. You’ll hear jaw-dropping details about Sam's undercover operation in Ecuador, the daily risks DEA agents take, and what it takes to stay mentally strong in the darkest situations. Sam also shares his transition from chasing criminals to leading emergency response as a Fire Chief, and now, guiding disaster response in emergency management.
207: Part 1: Sam Trotman 💥 Bringing down Pablo Escobar's most notorious hitman, La Quica!! 🇺🇲
Jul 28, 2025
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Retired DEA agent Sam Trotman joins host Steve Murphy (of Narcos fame) for an unforgettable deep dive into the true crime underworld. Sam shares raw, unfiltered stories from his time battling the Medellin Cartel, including chilling details of the infamous La Quica case, a key operative of Pablo Escobar. Get a rare look at the camaraderie and emotional toll faced by agents on the frontlines of America’s drug war.
206: Part 3: Ken Kraus – The hardest battle wasn’t physical, it was psychological... 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Jul 23, 2025
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In this powerful episode of Game of Crimes, Murph continues the riveting story of Ken Kraus, a U.S. Marine, Iran hostage survivor, and Navy Commendation and Purple Heart recipient. After surviving torture and captivity during the 1979 Tehran Embassy siege, Ken opens up about what happened next—his medical evacuation to Germany, the complex political aftermath, and the overwhelming media attention when he returned to the United States. But the hardest battle wasn’t physical—it was psychological.
206: Part 2: Ken Kraus – U.S. Marine tortured in Tehran 🇺🇲 🇺🇲 🇺🇲
Jul 22, 2025
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In this intense continuation of the Game of Crimes interview, host Steve Murphy dives deeper into the unbelievable true story of Ken Kraus who reveals the brutal methods of interrogation, the physical and emotional torture, and the haunting moments that tested the very limits of human endurance. Facing sadistic captors, unimaginable pain, and psychological torment, Ken never broke—refusing to betray his fellow Marines or his country. His story is one of unshakable resilience, brotherhood, and the will to survive.
206: Part 1: Ken Kraus – U.S. Marines stood their ground as a violent mob stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran in 1979 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Jul 21, 2025
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In this gripping episode, Murph talks with Ken Kraus, a former Marine and combat veteran, who survived one of the most harrowing international incidents in U.S. history. On February 14, 1979, Ken and his fellow Marines stood their ground as a violent mob stormed the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, initiating a life-or-death standoff that tested their training, brotherhood, and will to survive. Ken recounts the chaos, courage, and split-second decisions made under extreme pressure. From the moment the attack began to the brutal aftermath, this is a firsthand account of military heroism, sacrifice, and survival behind enemy lines. The episode also touches on mental health, the emotional toll of combat, and how veterans like Ken process trauma years after their service.
205: Part 3: Malachi Seaman – Betrayed by the "brotherhood" and joining Team America
Jul 16, 2025
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In this emotional and eye-opening episode, Malachi Seaman, former tribal police officer turned Vagos motorcycle gang member, reflects on one of the most devastating moments of his life — the tragic death of his brother — and how it forced him to reevaluate everything he believed about loyalty, brotherhood, and betrayal inside the outlaw biker world. Malachi shares how the Vagos, once seen as a surrogate family, exposed the harsh realities of misplaced trust, internal politics, and the absence of true loyalty when it mattered most. His raw recollections of emotional trauma, grief, and betrayal provide a rare look at the psychological toll gang life takes, especially for those trying to escape it.
205: Part 2: Malachi Seaman – Deadly secrets of the Vagos OMG
Jul 15, 2025
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Murph dives even deeper with Malachi Seaman, a former tribal police officer turned Vagos outlaw motorcycle gang member. This episode explores the darker side of outlaw motorcycle gangs, the rise from prospect to full patch, and what it really takes to lead inside one of the most feared biker gangs in the U.S. Malachi opens up about violent clashes, gang politics, and his personal battles with addiction, trauma, and survival. In a stunning moment of vulnerability, Malachi recounts a tragic ambush that claimed his brother’s life and the legal chaos that followed. From law enforcement raids to internal betrayals, his story is one of transformation, heartbreak, and a search for redemption.
205: Part 1: Malachi Seaman – Tribal cop turned Vagos outlaw biker
Jul 14, 2025
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Murph sits down with Malachi Seaman, a former tribal police officer who made the shocking leap into the world of outlaw motorcycle gangs — specifically the Vagos OMG. This gripping true crime story takes you deep into the world of law enforcement, gang culture, and the personal struggles that shaped one man’s path. From wearing a badge as a cop to wearing colors as a biker gang member, Malachi’s journey is unlike any other.
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