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New York's Crookedest Cop: The Case of Charles Becker Dec 27, 2022

This week, hosts Chris and Hannah are joined by Andre White, host of the Redacted History podcast. This episode will take you back in time, before prohibition, to discuss New York’s crookedest cop, Charles Becker. But was Charles really as crooked as history tells us?

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All to be a Professional Bowler: The Case of Mathias Bachmeier Dec 16, 2022

This week, hosts Hannah and Chris are telling a story that is so ridiculous it sounds like a law and order episode. The story of Mathias Bachmeier includes arson, kidnapping, a framed man, and a murder. With special guest CJ bringing their expertise on the Pacific Northwest.

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We Only Kink Shame Cops: The Case of Robert Fratta Dec 06, 2022

This week hosts Hannah and Chris discuss the case of Robert Fratta, a Texas police officer, firefighter, and body builder who is accused of putting a hit out on his ex wife after years of pressure to submit to his kinks pushed her to divorce him and fight for custody. Abolition Apostles: Pen pal with incarcerated people program A huge thank you to Betsy Duck for our new intro music. Follow them @thenameisduck on Instagram Please subscribe and leave us a review to keep this podcast growing. Link to everything: https://linktr.ee/thinbluecrime

When Misogyny Meets Murder: The Case of Michael Durwood Griffith Nov 21, 2022

TW for Sexual Assault

This week, hosts Hannah and Chris discuss the case of Micheal Durwood Griffith with domestic violence educator Pierre Fleury. Micheal Durwood Griffith, a Texas cop with a history of misogyny and abuse, escalated his violence after finally being fired for domestic violence.

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Let it Burn: 1985 MOVE Bombing Part 2 Nov 07, 2022

Hosts Hannah and Chris are joined again by Sade to continue discussion around the 1985 MOVE bombing. As the case progresses and the horrific actions of the state of Philadelphia are highlighted, discourse around abolition and a more just world guide the conversation. Sade brings their experience working in Skid Row along with their various other perspectives to the conversation.

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When Police Bombed the Block: 1985 MOVE bombing PART 1 Nov 01, 2022

Hosts Hannah and Chris are joined by Sade this episode to discuss the 1985 MOVE bombing, when police suppression of Black activists culminated in dropping a bomb on a house in Philadelphia, turning the whole neighborhood to rumble. Sade brings their experience working in Skid Row along with their various other perspectives to the conversation.

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Forgiveness for the Cop that Murdered her Daughter: The Case of Bobby Cutts Jr Oct 17, 2022

CW: Sexual Violence (discussed during cops in the culture)

What would you do if a police officer killed your loved one? Would you be able to forgive them? This week, hosts Hannah and Chris discuss forgiveness and restorative justice through the lens of Bobby Cutts Jr, a police officer who killed his girlfriend days before she was to give birth to their daughter.

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40% of Cops: The Case of David Brame Oct 03, 2022

CW: Sexual Violence and Suicide

This week hosts Hannah and Chris discuss the 40% statistic, and more specifically how David Brame, a Tacoma police chief, fit into that statistic.

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Murder for hire, crack, and the FBI: The Case of Len Davis Sep 26, 2022

Hosts Chris and Hannah discuss Len Davis, a corrupt cop who terrorized the city of New Orleans during the height of the crack epidemic. It's hard to quantify how much damage Davis and his cronies caused, but the climax of their crime spree was the murder for hire of a local woman who dared speak out against them. Kim Groves deserved better and we hope we can do her memory some justice this week.

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Unpacking the myth of the "good cop": Stephanie Lazarus Sep 12, 2022

This week, hosts Hannah and Chis talk about how even “good cops” can do terrible things. Stephanie Lazarus was a “good cop” and yet she murdered her ex’s wife and used her position as a cop and her knowledge of police investigations to cover it up.

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The Case of Drew Peterson Sep 06, 2022

In this episode hosts Hannah and Chris discuss the case of Drew Peterson, a 30 year veteran of policing and Army veteran. He is suspected of having killed two of his wives and putting a hit out on a state’s attorney. It's important that throughout this case we think about all the ways things could have gone differently if not for the failings of policing. These women never stood a chance against the system in place. Let us remember their names, ‎Kathleen Savio and Stacy Ann Cales.

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Thin Blue Crime Trailer Sep 04, 2022

Hosts Hannah and Chris discuss the content and purpose of this podcast. Thin Blue Crime's first episode will premiere Monday September 5th. Subscribe to stay up to date on all new episodes.

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