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236: Part 2: DEA Agent Stationed Across from Juarez During Cartel Wars Tells All Feb 25, 2026

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Retired DEA agent J. Todd Scott takes us inside his most intense assignment — serving as Assistant Special Agent in Charge in El Paso, Texas, during some of the bloodiest years of cartel violence in Juarez, Mexico. From 21st-century drug trafficking operations to old-school smuggling straight out of the Wild West, Todd saw it all unfold from the front lines of America's border crisis.

Todd reveals what it's really like working drug enforcement in a border city where cartel wars are happening right across the bridge, how he transitioned from DEA headquarters in Washington D.C. to the chaos of the southwest border, and why his time leading complex operations in Phoenix became the career highlight of nearly 30 years in federal law enforcement.

This is real border security — told by the man who lived it.

236: Part 1: DEA Agent Ran Undercover Ops for 30 Years – Now He Writes for Yellowstone Feb 24, 2026

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Retired DEA agent J. Todd Scott went from running undercover operations and dismantling cartel networks to consulting on hit TV shows like Yellowstone. In this episode of Game of Crimes, host Murph sits down with Todd to hear stories that most people only see on screen — the brutal reality of DEA operations in Haiti, the mindset of criminals who think they're smarter than everyone, and how nearly three decades of chasing drug lords shaped one of the most unique voices in true crime storytelling.

Todd's journey from a small-town Kentucky upbringing to the front lines of America's drug war is a masterclass in resilience, strategy, and reinvention.

235: Part 2: Cold Case Breakthrough: The Killer Admitted to EVERYTHING!! with Jen Bucholtz Feb 18, 2026

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In Part 2 of this Game of Crimes true crime special, Murph returns with Jen Buchholz to break down exactly how a cold case gets solved. Transitioning from a career in military intelligence and corrections, Jen proves that sometimes it takes a fresh pair of eyes to see what others missed.

235: Part 1: Unsolved Mysteries: Inside Modern Cold Case Investigations with Jen Bucholtz Feb 17, 2026

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In this week's true crime podcast episode of Game of Crimes, Murph sits down with Jen Buchholz, a former U.S. Army Counterintelligence Specialist and Supermax prison social worker who now dedicates her life to solving the impossible: Cold Cases. Jen uses that same intensity to hunt killers who thought they got away with it. Listen as we find out exactly how modern technology is cracking cases that police gave up on decades ago.

234: Part 2: Why the Cartels Fear Sheriff Mark Lamb's Fight for America 🇺🇸 Feb 11, 2026

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In part 2, we go deep into Sheriff Mark Lamb's career trajectory, his bold strategy for securing a 20% pay raise for Deputies, and the controversial but effective media tactics that rebuilt public trust. Discover the real stories behind the headlines as Mark discusses the transition from local law enforcement to the national stage.

234: Part 1: Untold Stories of Fighting Cartels & Crime with Sheriff Mark Lamb Feb 10, 2026

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Murph sits down with one of America's most recognized law enforcement figures, retired Arizona Sheriff Mark Lamb. Go behind the badge as he reveals the gritty reality of policing, his personal journey from business to the front lines of crime, and the untold stories of taking down criminals.

Mark and Murph dive deep into border crime, the psychology of policing, and how Mark balanced raising five children wile fighting a war on crime.

233: Part 2: The Real Sopranos: Informants, Betrayal, Survival, with Seamus McElearney Feb 04, 2026

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Murph continues his gripping conversation with Seamus McElearney, a former FBI Special Agent fighting organized crime from the inside. This episode dives deeper into the deadliest phase of mob investigations: informants, witness protection, betrayal, and survival.

Seamus pulls back the curtain on the real-world Mafia behind The Sopranos, revealing how the DeCavalcante crime family—the so-called “Sixth Family”—operated in plain sight while federal agents worked tirelessly to dismantle it. He explains why flipping a capo is never as simple as it sounds, how trust becomes a weapon, and why one wrong move can get people killed.

233: Part 1: Inside the Mafia, How the FBI Infiltrated the "Sixth Family," with Seamus McElearney Feb 03, 2026

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This episode pulls back the curtain on the high-risk world of informants, the fragile trust required to flip a capo, and the relentless challenges of witness protection, where one mistake can cost lives. Seamus also opens up about the personal toll these investigations took on him and his family—and why cooperation between federal, state, and local agencies is essential in taking down organized crime.

Drawing from his book Flipping Capo, Seamus delivers firsthand insight into how the Mafia actually operates, how informants are protected, and why the war against organized crime is far from over.

232: Part 2: Chad Meli – Proactive policing, Parental awareness, & Online safety Jan 27, 2026

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This powerful conversation with Chad Meli goes beyond headlines, diving into real-life trafficking cases, rescue operations, and the often-overlooked reality of victim support after recovery. Chad shares firsthand stories that reveal how traffickers exploit technology—and how law enforcement, NGOs, and community partners are using that same technology to fight back.

Chad and Murphy explore the critical role of proactive policing, international and local collaboration, and the emotional toll faced by investigators and advocates working these cases. Chad also breaks down why parental awareness and online safety education are now frontline defenses in protecting children from predators.

You’ll hear how NGOs and law enforcement work together to identify victims, dismantle trafficking networks, and provide long-term care for survivors. The discussion also addresses the mental health challenges faced by those on the front lines—and why community involvement can make a real difference.

232: Part 1: Chad Meli – Unmasking Evil & Fighting Child Exploitation Jan 26, 2026

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Murph sits down with anti-human trafficking investigator Chad Meli. Chad walks us through a harrowing investigation involving a father who exploited his own daughters for profit, using social media and online platforms to traffic abuse across borders. What followed was a complex, high-risk operation requiring undercover work, cutting-edge technology, and unprecedented collaboration between NGOs and law enforcement agencies worldwide. This is a heroic fight to protect the most vulnerable. January is Human Trafficking Awareness month.

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