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61: Part 2: Guy Noffsinger and The Lost Clipper - An 80-Year Old Cold Case

The first documented case of aerial skyjacking occurred on July 29, 1938, when 15 Americans disappeared somewhere around beautiful Micronesia. For twenty years, Guy Noffsinger has painstakingly pieced together accounts, reports, information, and evidence that links the missing Hawaii Clipper to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go to paypal.com and use our email: gameofcrimes...

Aug 04, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 61

61: Part 1: Guy Noffsinger and The Lost Clipper - An 80-Year Old Cold Case

The first documented case of aerial skyjacking occurred on July 29, 1938, when 15 Americans disappeared somewhere around beautiful Micronesia. For twenty years, Guy Noffsinger has painstakingly pieced together accounts, reports, information, and evidence that links the missing Hawaii Clipper to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go to paypal.com and use our email: gameofcrimes...

Aug 01, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 61

60: Part 2: Natasha Herzig Survives Being Kidnapped, Beaten, Raped, and Trafficked

It all started with a compliment—the first approach by a sophisticated gang of human traffickers. She was kidnapped at gunpoint, beaten, stopped naked, and left alone in a room for days. Her journey into being trafficked as an escort had just begun. She received a beating just for asking if she could go home. That’s when reality struck when her kidnapper told her “Bitch…you ain’t never going home.” It took 15 years to get the justice she deserved. One of the most important episodes we’ve ever do...

Jul 28, 20222 hr 30 minEp. 60

60: Part 1: Natasha Herzig Survives Being Kidnapped, Beaten, Raped, and Trafficked

It all started with a compliment—the first approach by a sophisticated gang of human traffickers. She was kidnapped at gunpoint, beaten, stopped naked, and left alone in a room for days. Her journey into being trafficked as an escort had just begun. She received a beating just for asking if she could go home. That’s when reality struck when her kidnapper told her “Bitch…you ain’t never going home.” It took 15 years to get the justice she deserved. One of the most important episodes we’ve ever do...

Jul 25, 20222 hr 15 minEp. 60

59: Michael Franzese - From Good Fellas to Good Guys and Surviving The Mob

Michael Franzese was a caporegime in the violent and feared Colombo crime family. His father was the underboss in the family, and eventually, Michael became a made man. But things weren't as they seemed. He met a woman who changed his life, did ten years in prison, and became the first high-ranking official member of a major crime family to walk away--no protective custody--and survive. Check him out at Michael Franzese , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube , and even his new collection of Franzese Win...

Jul 18, 20222 hr 46 minEp. 59

58: Part 2: Thomas Kirk Takes Down the Top Organized Crime Figure in West Virginia

From flying classified missions into Cambodia during Vietnam to completing law school at night while working undercover, Thomas Kirk worked his way up from a Trooper with the West Virginia State Police through 18 years undercover to become the Colonel. His amazing story incudes taking down an untouchable organized crime figure in West Virginia—someone who had never spent a day in jail until Thom was on the case. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else D...

Jul 14, 20221 hr 37 minEp. 58

58: Part 1: Thomas Kirk Takes Down the Top Organized Crime Figure in West Virginia

From flying classified missions into Cambodia during Vietnam to completing law school at night while working undercover, Thomas Kirk worked his way up from a Trooper with the West Virginia State Police through 18 years undercover to become the Colonel. His amazing story incudes taking down an untouchable organized crime figure in West Virginia—someone who had never spent a day in jail until Thom was on the case. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else D...

Jul 11, 20221 hr 36 minEp. 58

57: Part 2: IRS Special Agent Jeff Sandy and Tracking Saddam Hussein’s Billions

Jeff Sandy was the favorite of Nancy Reagan during the Presidential campaign. He could have gone in several directions, but his heart was in West Virginia. Although he worked many important cases, he had the mission of a lifetime when he volunteered to go to Iraq after Saddam Hussein had been defeated, interview Tariq Aziz, and help the country of Iraq recover billions in stolen money. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.me/gameofcr...

Jul 07, 20221 hr 41 minEp. 57

56: Part 1: IRS Special Agent Jeff Sandy and Tracking Saddam Hussein’s Billions

Jeff Sandy was the favorite of Nancy Reagan during the Presidential campaign. He could have gone in several directions, but his heart was in West Virginia. Although he worked many important cases, he had the mission of a lifetime when he volunteered to go to Iraq after Saddam Hussein had been defeated, interview Tariq Aziz, and help the country of Iraq recover billions in stolen money. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.me/gameofcr...

Jul 04, 20221 hr 37 minEp. 56

55: Part 2: Constable Madison Sperry and Her Singing K9 Quelle

Constable Madison Sperry of the Harris County Constable Precinct One in Texas has not one, but two, K9’s. Her story starts with horses, but when she ends us working for Kristi Schiller and K9s4Cops , her world changes. Her personal protection K9 Quelle is the star of the show. Lip synching to ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ has garnered over 70 million views. Her community outreach and dedication to law enforcement are clearly on display in this interview. But don’t be fooled…she’s one tough and dedicate...

Jun 30, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 55

55: Part 1: Constable Madison Sperry and Her Singing K9 Quelle

Constable Madison Sperry of the Harris County Constable Precinct One in Texas has not one, but two, K9’s. Her story starts with horses, but when she ends us working for Kristi Schiller and K9s4Cops , her world changes. Her personal protection K9 Quelle is the star of the show. Lip synching to ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ has garnered over 70 million views. Her community outreach and dedication to law enforcement are clearly on display in this interview. But don’t be fooled…she’s one tough and dedicate...

Jun 27, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 55

54: Part 2: Stories From The Southern California Gang Conference

Murph and Morgan catch up with Claudia Apolinar, Aaron Graham, Victor Avila, Lou Valoze, and a surprise and very special guest who has history with another guest on Game of Crimes. We find out how everyone is doing, what’s next, and learn a few more details we got sandbagged on during our initial interview. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go to paypal.com and use our email: gameofcrimespodcast@gmail.com Go to ...

Jun 23, 20222 hr 7 minEp. 54

54: Part 1: Stories From The Southern California Gang Conference

Murph and Morgan catch up with Claudia Apolinar, Aaron Graham, Victor Avila, Lou Valoze, and a surprise and very special guest who has history with another guest on Game of Crimes. We find out how everyone is doing, what’s next, and learn a few more details we got sandbagged on during our initial interview. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go to paypal.com and use our email: gameofcrimespodcast@gmail.com Go to ...

Jun 20, 20221 hr 45 minEp. 54

53: [U] Part 2: Kansas State Trooper Mark Conboy Helps Stop Spree Killers

[*NOTE: Due to tech issues with Apple they couldn't resolve, we've had to take down and republish the episodes. Sorry for the inconvenience.] Trooper Mark Conboy, Kansas Highway Patrol, helped stop a multi-state crime spree that left five people dead and three critically wounded, including a deputy sheriff. His split-second decision to continue the pursuit, even though he was dangerously low on fuel, saved lives and brought an end to a violent rampage. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for gre...

Jun 18, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 53

53: [U] Part 1: Kansas State Trooper Mark Conboy Helps Stop Spree Killers

[*NOTE: Due to tech issues with Apple they couldn't resolve, we've had to take down and republish the episodes. Sorry for the inconvenience.] Trooper Mark Conboy, Kansas Highway Patrol, helped stop a multi-state crime spree that left five people dead and three critically wounded, including a deputy sheriff. His split-second decision to continue the pursuit, even though he was dangerously low on fuel, saved lives and brought an end to a violent rampage. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for gre...

Jun 18, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 53

52: Part 2: Officer Quincy Smith Captures Being Shot on Camera

It was a quiet shift on New Year’s Day in Estill, SC for Officer Quincy Smith. As a young and active officer, he recently acquired some recording technology on his own to document his numerous contacts with citizens. Many times his personal recordings were able to show that a complaint was unjustified. On this day, it captured the worst day in his life as he was shot three times and severely wounded. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at pay...

Jun 09, 20221 hr 47 minEp. 52

52: Part 1: Officer Quincy Smith Captures Being Shot on Camera

It was a quiet shift on New Year’s Day in Estill, SC for Officer Quincy Smith. As a young and active officer, he recently acquired some recording technology on his own to document his numerous contacts with citizens. Many times his personal recordings were able to show that a complaint was unjustified. On this day, it captured the worst day in his life as he was shot three times and severely wounded. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at pay...

Jun 06, 20221 hr 41 minEp. 52

51: Keith Bishop goes from the Denver Broncos to the DEA

Keith Bishop of the Denver Broncos went from being the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL to fighting terrorists and drug cartels in the DEA. Keith talks about his reasons for giving up such a lucrative career, and why he chose law enforcement. Besides a wicked sense of humor and the king of practical jokes, Keith was one of Parade Magazine’s Top Cops in America in 2009.

May 30, 20222 hr 54 minEp. 51

50: Game of Crimes 50th Episode Special: A Recap and Pablos Hippos

We hit our 50th episode, thanks to our Players who have been supporting us from day one! We recap all the episodes leading up to our 50th, and then we have a discussion about one of the most unique legacies of Pablo Escobar’s reign of terror—his cocaine hippos. Plus, JP finds the one thing at Finca Napoles, Pablo’s ranch, that only he could find. Join us for a big milestone. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go ...

May 23, 20222 hr 25 minEp. 50

Patreon Special Preview: You Can't Make This Sh*t Up

Trust us...fact is truly stranger than fiction. Real stories about not-so-smart criminals and the stupidity they unleash upon society. From pooping chickens to alligator tossing, nothing is too dumb to cover in this special Patreon sneak peek of our Random Surprise called "You Can't Make This Sh*t Up". Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else. Become a Player in the biggest, baddest, most dangerous game of all...The Game of Crimes. Donate at paypal.me/ga...

May 19, 202223 min

49: Chris Moore and K9 Ziko Capture Capital Murder Suspect and Save a Life

SGT Chris Moore, Harris County, TX Sheriff’s Office, and his K94COPs partner Ziko are called upon by the SWAT team to help capture a capital murder suspect who has already taken three lives, is armed, and has vowed never to be taken alive. The fugitive task force locates the suspect and the big question is will he fight it out? In another SWAT deployment quick thinking by Chris and K9 Ziko save the life of a mentally disturbed man who had held his parents hostage and is armed with a machete. Joi...

May 16, 20222 hr 15 minEp. 49

48: Randy Thumann and K9 Kolt Seize $100M of Fentanyl

SGT Randy Thumann, Fayette County TX Sheriff’s Office, and his K94COPs partner Kolt, have worked together to seize hundreds of millions of dollars in drugs and illegal currency. One stop in particular on March 5, 2021 , resulted in the seizure of 15 pounds of Fentanyl, worth over $100 million—an amount that could have killed over 4 million people. This is a story about what it takes to be on the front line of stopping drug trafficking, and the special bond between a dog and their handler that ma...

May 09, 20222 hr 29 minEp. 48

47: Part 2: FBI Special Agent Jerry Clark and The Pizza Bomber Case

On August 28, 2003, FBI Special Agent Jerry Clark responded to a bank robbery in Erie, PA. This was no ordinary bank robbery. Instead, it would become one of the most complex investigations in the history of the FBI. Brian Wells tried to rob a bank with an explosive collar around his neck that was on a timer. Finch was supposed to follow a trail of clues after robbing the bank to get the collar removed. He never made it. After the grisly death of Finch in front of law enforcement, Clark worked f...

May 05, 20221 hr 51 minEp. 47

47: Part 1: FBI Special Agent Jerry Clark and The Pizza Bomber Case

On August 28, 2003, FBI Special Agent Jerry Clark responded to a bank robbery in Erie, PA. This was no ordinary bank robbery. Instead, it would become one of the most complex investigations in the history of the FBI. Brian Wells tried to rob a bank with an explosive collar around his neck that was on a timer. Finch was supposed to follow a trail of clues after robbing the bank to get the collar removed. He never made it. After the grisly death of Finch in front of law enforcement, Clark worked f...

May 02, 20221 hr 43 minEp. 47

Patreon Special: Trooper Charlie Hanger And Oklahoma City Bomber Timothy McVeigh

It's the 27th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing. This month Morgan walks you through how Trooper Charlie Hanger of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol arrested Timothy McVeigh, how close McVeigh was to bonding out of jail before the FBI arrested him, the incredible work it took to locate McVeigh, and some of Morgan's direct connections to the case. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.me/gameofcrimes or go to paypal.com and use our em...

Apr 30, 202222 min

46: Ted Dahlin Loses His K9 Partner Blek During a Manhunt and Inspires K9s4Cops

On December 22, 2009, Ted Dahlin lost his K9 partner Blek in what was one of the worst days of his law enforcement career. Blek gave his life doing what he loved, and his loss was not in vain. Kristi Schiller (Episode 43) launched K9s4Cops because of this tragedy, and over 250 more K9’s have been placed into service from this one incident. Hear Ted’s emotional story and see what the blond is truly like between an officer and his K9 partner. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content y...

Apr 25, 20222 hr 12 minEp. 46

45: Part 2: Eric Kolbinsky is a Riot at DEA

During his time at DEA, Eric Kolbinsky was involved in major operations, including arresting Luis Navia from Episode 23. He began as a city cop in Durham, NC and went to the Border Patrol where his primary patrol vehicle was a horse. After joining DEA Eric worked several assignments in Colombia and across the United States, a couple of which ended up in riots. Get the inside story of some of the biggest operations at DEA. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywh...

Apr 21, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 45

45: Part 1: Eric Kolbinsky is a Riot at DEA

During his time at DEA, Eric Kolbinsky was involved in major operations, including arresting Luis Navia from Episode 23. He began as a city cop in Durham, NC and went to the Border Patrol where his primary patrol vehicle was a horse. After joining DEA Eric worked several assignments in Colombia and across the United States, a couple of which ended up in riots. Get the inside story of some of the biggest operations at DEA. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywh...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 35 minEp. 45

44: Part 2: Robert Mazur is The Infiltrator

Robert Mazur worked one of the most dangerous assignments a law enforcement officer can do — go undercover to infiltrate Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel. As Bob Musella, he was a mob-connected money-launderer targeting a complex scheme of international finance that served drug traffickers, terrorists, and corrupt politicians. His story was so compelling, that Hollywood came knocking and made the movie The Infiltrator starring Bryan Cranston. But Hollywood stars don’t have a $500,000 bounty...

Apr 14, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 44

44: Part 1: Robert Mazur is The Infiltrator

Robert Mazur worked one of the most dangerous assignment a law enforcement officer can do — go undercover to infiltrate Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel. As Bob Musella, he was a mob-connected money-launderer targeting a complex scheme of international finance that served drug traffickers, terrorists and corrupt politicians. His story was so compelling, Hollywood came knocking and made the movie The Infiltrator starring Bryan Cranston. But Hollywood stars don’t have a $500,000 bounty on the...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 32 minEp. 44
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