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.
157: Part 2: Eddie Diaz – Decorated combat medic veteran, Orlando Police Officer, shot 8 times and left for dead
Aug 13, 2024
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Murph interviews Eddie Diaz, a former US Navy corpsman and retired Orlando Police Officer. They discuss Eddie’s lifesaving efforts while in combat under enemy fire. Eddie’s transition back home led to him earning a college degree and becoming an Orlando Police Officer. During an early morning traffic stop, Eddie was shot 8 times and Officer George DeSalvia was murdered by a cowardly gang member. Eddie talks about his story of survival, resilience, beating the odds, never giving up, and the power of forgiveness. This episode is dedicated to the memory of OPD Officer George DeSalvia, End of Watch: February 3rd, 2000. Rest in peace brother…
157: Part 1: Eddie Diaz – Decorated combat medic veteran, Orlando Police Officer, shot 8 times and left for dead
Aug 12, 2024
Show notes
Murph interviews Eddie Diaz, a former US Navy corpsman and retired Orlando Police Officer. They discuss Eddie’s lifesaving efforts while in combat under enemy fire. Eddie’s transition back home led to him earning a college degree and becoming an Orlando Police Officer. During an early morning traffic stop, Eddie was shot 8 times and Officer George DeSalvia was murdered by a cowardly gang member. Eddie talks about his story of survival, resilience, beating the odds, never giving up, and the power of forgiveness. This episode is dedicated to the memory of OPD Officer George DeSalvia, End of Watch: February 3rd, 2000. Rest in peace brother…
156: Part 2: Dana Ridenour - From small town KY girl to long-term deep cover FBI agent
Aug 06, 2024
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Murph interviews Dana Ridenour, a retired FBI agent, about her experiences working long-term undercover. Dana discusses the challenges, risks, and psychological toll of undercover work, what it means to “build relationships to betray relationships,” and the risks and sacrifices involved. Considering the toll that undercover work can take on mental health, Ridenour emphasizes the importance of support systems and self-care for law enforcement officers. She also talks about her transition to writing and the inspiration behind her books.
156: Part 1: Dana Ridenour - From small town KY girl to long-term deep cover FBI agent
Aug 05, 2024
Show notes
Murph interviews Dana Ridenour, a retired FBI agent, about her experiences working long-term undercover. Dana discusses the challenges, risks, and psychological toll of undercover work, what it means to “build relationships to betray relationships,” and the risks and sacrifices involved. Considering the toll that undercover work can take on mental health, Dana emphasizes the importance of support systems and self-care for law enforcement officers. She also talks about her transition to writing and the inspiration behind her books.
155: Part 2 - Steve Metelsky - Sinaloa Cartel, Hell’s Angels, and Asian Gangs in Canada
Jul 30, 2024
Show notes
Murph interviews retired Halton, Ontario, Sgt. Steve Metelsky about crime and criminals in Canada. They discuss the Medellin Cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, the Hell’s Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, the Wolfpack Alliance, Asian gangs, and how Canadian law enforcement takes on these challenges. Steve now teaches at the University level, writes articles for various media outlets, and is an author.
155: Part 1 - Steve Metelsky - Sinaloa Cartel, Hell’s Angels, and Asian Gangs in Canada
Jul 29, 2024
Show notes
Murph interviews retired Halton, Ontario, Sgt. Steve Metelsky about crime and criminals in Canada. They discuss the Medellin Cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, the Hell’s Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, the Wolfpack Alliance, Asian gangs, and how Canadian law enforcement takes on these challenges. Steve now teaches at the University level, writes articles for various media outlets, and is an author.
154: Part 2: Tyler Schwab - From small town kid to fighting against child exploitation and human trafficking
Jul 23, 2024
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Murph interviews Tyler Schwab, the head of Libertas International, a nonprofit organization that helps victims of human trafficking. They discuss the work of providing support, education, and justice for survivors, as well as the ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and arrest predators. Tyler describes the prevalence of modern-day slavery and shares his encounters with victims of human trafficking and the impact it had on him.
154: Part 1: Tyler Schwab - From small town kid to fighting against child exploitation and human trafficking
Jul 22, 2024
Show notes
Murph interviews Tyler Schwab, the head of Libertas International, a nonprofit organization that helps victims of human trafficking. They discuss the work of providing support, education, and justice for survivors, as well as the ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and arrest predators. Tyler describes the prevalence of modern-day slavery and shares his encounters with victims of human trafficking and the impact it had on him.
153: Part 2: Billy Queen – A lifetime of working undercover with ATF and joining the Mongols
Jul 16, 2024
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ATF Special Agent Billy Queen worked undercover for almost 20 years infiltrating white supremacist groups, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and became the only law enforcement professional to become a full-patch member of the Mongols OMG, arguably the most violent motorcycle gang in the US.
153: Part 1: Billy Queen – A lifetime of working undercover with ATF and joining the Mongols
Jul 15, 2024
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ATF Special Agent Billy Queen worked undercover for almost 20 years infiltrating white supremacist groups, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and became the only law enforcement professional to become a full-patch member of the Mongols OMG, arguably the most violent motorcycle gang in the US.
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