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.
147: Part 2: Peter Lapp – FBI Agent and Spy Catcher
Jun 04, 2024
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Murph interviews Peter Lapp, former local police officer in PA, and retired FBI special agent. Pete discusses his military time, his decision to pursue a law enforcement career, and the importance of serving the community and his country. While in the FBI, they talk about Pete’s assignment to counter intelligence, and go into detail about the unveiling, arrest, and conviction of Ana Montes, a 17-year spy for Cuba and Fidel Castro. This includes Montes’ personality and motivations for spying against her own country, the emotional aspect of her espionage activities, and the challenges of interviewing her.
147: Part 1: Peter Lapp – FBI Agent and Spy Catcher
Jun 03, 2024
Show notes
Murph interviews Peter Lapp, former local police officer in PA, and retired FBI special agent. Pete discusses his military time, his decision to pursue a law enforcement career, and the importance of serving the community and his country. While in the FBI, they talk about Pete’s assignment to counter intelligence, and go into detail about the unveiling, arrest, and conviction of Ana Montes, a 17-year spy for Cuba and Fidel Castro. This includes Montes’ personality and motivations for spying against her own country, the emotional aspect of her espionage activities, and the challenges of interviewing her.
146: Part 2: Heidi Chance, retired Phoenix Police Officer and experienced human trafficking expert
May 28, 2024
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Murph talks with retired Phoenix Police Office Heidi Chance about her background and career in law enforcement. Heidi also talks about her work in human trafficking and the difficulties of investigating these crimes. She discusses the shift from viewing prostitutes as suspects to recognizing them as victims. Heidi provides insight into the dangers of the internet and social media in the context of human trafficking, and pitfalls to be aware of. She also talks about her book, 'Talk to Them: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Youth in the Digital Age,' which provides guidance on how to have conversations with children about the dangers of trafficking. Additionally, Heidi offers training and consulting services to law enforcement agencies and community organizations to combat trafficking.
146: Part 1: Heidi Chance, retired Phoenix Police Officer and experienced human trafficking expert
May 27, 2024
Show notes
Murph talks with retired Phoenix Police Office Heidi Chance about her background and career in law enforcement. Heidi also talks about her work in human trafficking and the difficulties of investigating these crimes. She discusses the shift from viewing prostitutes as suspects to recognizing them as victims. Heidi provides insight into the dangers of the internet and social media in the context of human trafficking, and pitfalls to be aware of. She also talks about her book, 'Talk to Them: Navigating Difficult Conversations with Youth in the Digital Age,' which provides guidance on how to have conversations with children about the dangers of trafficking. Additionally, Heidi offers training and consulting services to law enforcement agencies and community organizations to combat trafficking.
145: Part 2: Seth Griffith survives 7 deployments in Middle East and now helps other through Aerial Recovery
May 21, 2024
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Murph and Seth Griffith discuss his background, experiences in the military, including his time as a Tech P in the Air Force, and his deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. He reflects on the stressors of military and first responder careers and how they can affect families. Seth discusses his journey to finding faith and the importance of seeking help and counseling. They go into the work of Aerial Recovery, a Nashville-based nonprofit organization that focuses on disaster relief, anti-human trafficking, and healing veterans and first responders. Seth emphasizes the need for awareness and support in these areas and encourages listeners to get involved.
145: Part 1: Seth Griffith survives 7 deployments in Middle East and now helps others through Aerial Recovery
May 20, 2024
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Murph and Seth Griffith discuss his background, experiences in the military, including his time as a Tech P in the Air Force, and his deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq. He reflects on the stressors of military and first responder careers and how they can affect families. Seth discusses his journey to finding faith and the importance of seeking help and counseling. They go into the work of Aerial Recovery, a Nashville-based nonprofit organization that focuses on disaster relief, anti-human trafficking, and healing veterans and first responders. Seth emphasizes the need for awareness and support in these areas and encourages listeners to get involved.
144: Part 2: Jenna Griffith: Military and First Responder Wife Provides Hope for the Unsung Heroes
May 14, 2024
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Murph interviews Jenna Griffith, a military spouse and advocate for the unsung heroes of military and first responder families. They discuss Jenna's background, her rebellious teenage years, her journey into motherhood, marriage, addiction, divorce, and finding love again. Jenna shares her experiences as a military spouse, the challenges she faced while her husband was deployed, and the impact it has on relationships. She shares her personal journey of healing and finding happiness, and the work she does in helping others through providing support to military and first responder spouses.
144: Part 1:Jenna Griffith: Military and First Responder Wife Provides Hope for the Unsung Heroes
May 13, 2024
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Murph interviews Jenna Griffith, a military and first responder spouse, and advocate for the unsung heroes of military and first responder families. They discuss Jenna's background, her rebellious teenage years, her journey into motherhood, marriage, addiction, divorce, and finding love again. Jenna shares her experiences as a military spouse, the challenges she faced while her husband was deployed, and the impact it has on relationships. She shares her personal journey of healing and finding happiness, and the work she does in helping others through providing support to military and first responder spouses.
143: Part 2: Mike Chavarria - DEA border rat, undercover agent, and working overseas
May 07, 2024
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Murph interviews retired DEA Special Agent Mike Chavarria. They discuss Mike's background, his career in law enforcement, and his experiences in the field working as a “border rat” and his overseas experiences in Mexico, Bolivia, and Costa Rica. They also touch on topics such as martial arts, the challenges of being a federal agent, and the importance of mental health in law enforcement. And they discuss corruption in Mexico and their experiences with 'mordida' or bribery.
143: Part 1: Mike Chavarria - "Border rat," undercover agent, and working overseas
May 06, 2024
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Murph interviews retired DEA Special Agent Mike Chavarria. They discuss Mike's background, his career in law enforcement, and his experiences in the field working as a “border rat,” along with his overseas experiences in Mexico, Bolivia, and Costa Rica. They also touch on topics such as martial arts, the challenges of being a federal agent, and the importance of mental health in law enforcement. And they discuss corruption in Mexico and their experiences with 'mordida' or bribery.
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