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Detective

The hit podcast from ID is back with an all-new season of stories from behind the yellow tape. This time, the storyteller is Detective Rod Demery, whose successful career is rivaled only by his dramatic personal life.

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Introducing Unraveled: Experts on Trial

ID has a new podcast for you to listen to. Introducing Unraveled: Experts on Trial, a part of the iconic anthology from discovery+. “Unraveled: Experts on Trial” investigates an alarming problem within the American criminal justice process: the business of forensic experts. It is a crisis in the courts that is decades in the making. Citing several cases as examples, Alexis Linkletter and Billy Jensen expose serious flaws with forensic expert testimony that routinely leads to tragedy and injustic...

Sep 24, 20212 min

S3 Ep.6: Redemption

Three cases affected Rod the most: his mother's murder, his brother's crime, and the murder of a boy named Nicholas. What happened to Nicholas and what brought Rod back together with his brother after fifteen years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 201722 min

S3 Ep.5: Confession

Detective Demery has an impressive solve rate, and it's due to getting the confession. How does Rod find the evidence he uses to skillfully coax out a confession? And how does he make sure someone isn't admitting to something they didn't do? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 08, 201722 min

S3 Ep.4: Homicide

From his very first homicide case, Detective Demery has been completely obsessed with solving murders. His desire to seek justice is something he just can't turn off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 01, 201721 min

S3 Ep.3: Snitch

Rod's experience in narcotics and vice proved to be key in his work as a homicide detective, escepcially in navigating the world of confidential informants. Go deep under cover with Rod and learn how he was able to infiltrate the community to get insider information while keeping his sources protected? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 22, 201720 min

S3 Ep.2: Brother

Find out what happens after Rod's brother shows up, covered in blood, asking for help and how the brothers ended up on opposite sides of the law. And what contributes to someone becoming a killer? Is it nature or nurture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 201720 min

S3 Ep.1: Blood

Detective Rod Demery reveals the childhood trauma that led him to a lifelong obsession with seeking justice before coming face-to-face with the murderer who changed his life forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 201725 min

Introducing: Detective Season 3

The hit podcast from ID is back with an all-new season of stories from behind the yellow tape. This time, the storyteller is Detective Rod Demery, whose successful career is rivaled only by his dramatic personal life. Listen to the exclusive preview before the new season starts on Wednesday, February 8. And watch Rod Demery's new television series, "Murder Chose Me" on ID, starting Wednesday, February 15 at 10/9c. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. Se...

Feb 01, 20172 min

S2 Ep.6: Black Lives Matter

Detective Garry McFadden has “retired” – but started his own consulting company and still helps on cases from time to time. He travels the country helping other law enforcement agencies with community policing. He also shares his opinion on the crimes against young African-American men by fellow police officers and his views on the Black Lives Matter movement. He started the non-profit “Cops and Barbers” organization that helps to unite police departments with the communities they serve. Learn m...

Jul 13, 201625 min

S2 Ep.5: The Case I’ll Never Forget

There’s one case that still keeps Garry up at night, Elijah’s case. Garry first met Elijah atthe hospital, surrounded by nurses with tears in their eyes. Garry could barely holdit together as he looked over him – his wounds were bad and the cruelty heexperienced – inexplicable. However, Garry decided to learn from the case. Hestarted taking young children under his wing, showing them how to be adults,giving them the tools they needed to not only survive but thrive. As he says, itstarts with the ...

Jul 05, 201619 min

S2 Ep.4: To Protect and Serve…and Love

In the early 90s, Garry lost a case due to an error in evidence processing. It was heart-wrenching to watch a guilty killer walk free but despite their frustration, the victim’s family thanked Garry for how he handled their case. Garry not only saw the people of Charlotte as citizens, he saw them as family. He learned how to talk to the people of the city, how to be a community member first and a detective second. He uses his unique Garry flair to ‘get in the door’ to talk with people – either f...

Jun 28, 201620 min

S2 Ep.3: They Weren’t Special, And They Were Black

Charlotte was reeling, serial killer Henry Louis Wallace had killed 9 young women and the Charlotte P.D. was struggling to provide answers to the community. They put Garry, against his will, in front of a microphone – expecting him to take the fall. Dee Sumpter, a notorious critic of the Charlotte P.D. at the time even said “the victims weren’t prominent people – they weren’t special and they were black.” However, Garry turned to his family and the values they instilled in him. In true McFadden ...

Jun 21, 201624 min

S2 Ep.2: Lessons from a Serial Killer

The crack epidemic swept through Charlotte in the late 80s and 90s, bringing gang violence and turf wars with it. The Charlotte P.D. was working day and night, covering 388 cases between only six detectives. Despite the lack of sleep, Garry turned to the community for answers. Connecting and teaching the Charlotte youth about the dangers of joining a gang instead of just locking up everyone he could. He not only ingratiated himself with the inner city youth, but also with the families of victims...

Jun 14, 201624 min

S2 Ep.1: Every Detective Starts As A Rookie

Garry went to college and studied physical education, when he and three friends decided they wanted to apply to be police officers. The first few years as a uniformed officer included a shooting he was involved in. Garry had to learn to be a cop the hard way – by making rookie mistakes. Ultimately, when faced with tough situations he was able to learn from his mistakes and become a better policeman. Garry will talk about taking the leap from rookie to homicide detective. At the time there were 4...

Jun 06, 201627 min

Introducing: Detective Season 2

Get a sneak peek at Season 2 with Detective Gary McFadden. New episodes start Tuesday, June 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 20163 min

S1 Ep. 10: 23 Years And 6 Months To The Day

Kenda talks about the day he decided to retire and the best day he had on the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 20, 201522 min

S1 Ep. 9: Married To The Job

What is it like being married to someone who is married to the job?, with special guest: Mrs. Kathy Kenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 201527 min

S1 Ep. 8: Great Detectives

What makes a great detective? Kenda describes what it takes to do the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 06, 201522 min

S1 Ep.7: The Cold Case

Kenda describes how a case goes cold, and what can be done about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 201519 min

S1 Ep. 6: The Motive Was Revenge

Kenda describes revenge killings and how they can lead to charges of first degree murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 201514 min

S1 Ep. 5:The Motive Was Sex

Kenda explains the many ways sex is a motive for murder, from three way love triangles to domestic violence cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 201522 min

S1 Ep. 4: The Motive Was Money

Kenda opens his case files and reveals the many ways money is a motive for murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 08, 201514 min

S1 Ep. 3 Motives for Murder

Kenda describes the three motives for murder and those who need no motive to kill at all…sociopaths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 01, 201513 min

S1 Ep.2: The Toughest Case

Kenda talks about the the victims that haunt him to this day and what it’s like to live with PTSD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 201510 min

S1 Ep. 1: Murder in the First

Kenda’s first homicide call…and the many that followed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 201518 min
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