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Game of Crimes

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91: Part 1: Vince Pankoke Investigates the Betrayal of Anne Frank

On August 4, 1944, Anne Frank, her family and friends were captured by the Nazis and sent to concentration camps where almost everyone died. The mystery remained - who betrayed them? Vince, with the help of a dedicated team and advanced technology and artificial intelligence from Microsoft, believe they have the answer. Check out Vince at VincePankoke.com for more information, pictures, and how to buy the book. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Do...

Mar 27, 20232 hr 4 minEp. 91

90: Part 2: TJ Webb is Shot Six Times and Stays in the Fight

Two seconds on a cold December night changed TJ’s life forever. That’s how long it took for the suspect in an attempted murder to open fire and hit TJ six times. In spite of his significant injuries to his torso and leg, TJ returned fire before falling to the ground and shattering both arms and wrists. What follows is a story of more than survival. It’s a story of defying there odds, recovering physically and mentally, and getting back in the game Check out TJ’s site at The TJ Webb . Follow him ...

Mar 21, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 90

90: Part 1: TJ Webb is Shot Six Times and Stays in the Fight

Two seconds on a cold December night changed TJ’s life forever. That’s how long it took for the suspect in an attempted murder to open fire and hit TJ six times. In spite of his significant injuries to his torso and leg, TJ returned fire before falling to the ground and shattering both arms and wrists. What follows is a story of more than survival. It’s a story of defying there odds, recovering physically and mentally, and getting back in the game Check out TJ’s site at The TJ Webb . Follow him ...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 90

89: Part 2: Ed Mireles and the Miami Firefight - Five Minutes that Changed the FBI

Five minutes that changed the bureau. If you have to choose between living and dying, which would you choose? On April 11, 1986, in Miami, Florida, eight FBI agents and two murderous bank robbers engaged in a five-minute gunfight. There were 150 shots fired during the incident. In the end, nine out of the ten participants were shot. The two bank robbers were dead as well as two FBI agents. Five other agents were wounded, including FBI Special Agent Ed Mireles, who was shot twice. This event chan...

Mar 14, 20231 hr 51 minEp. 89

89: Part 1: Ed Mireles and the Miami Firefight - Five Minutes that Changed the FBI

Five minutes that changed the bureau. If you have to choose between living and dying, which would you choose? On April 11, 1986, in Miami, Florida, eight FBI agents and two murderous bank robbers engaged in a five-minute gunfight. There were 150 shots fired during the incident. In the end, nine out of the ten participants were shot. The two bank robbers were dead as well as two FBI agents. Five other agents were wounded, including FBI Special Agent Ed Mireles, who was shot twice. This event chan...

Mar 13, 20231 hr 57 minEp. 89

88: Part 2: Adam Bailey is the Real Chocolate Operator

Adam Bailey saw things growing up that influenced his desire to serve. First as a US Marine, and then the Spartanburg Police Department. He quickly rose through the positions, from a patrol officer to SWAT, and then to working undercover as a member of the FBI task force. He made the leap after eight years, following another Spartanburg cop, to becoming a powerhouse social media influencer called The Chocolate Operator. Find out more about him at his bio site here: Chocolate — Bio Site Join us a...

Mar 07, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 88

88: Part 1: Adam Bailey is the Real Chocolate Operator

Adam Bailey saw things growing up that influenced his desire to serve. First as a US Marine, and then at the Spartanburg Police Department. He quickly rose through the positions, from a patrol officer to SWAT, and then to working undercover as a member of the FBI task force. He made the leap after eight years, following another Spartanburg cop, to becoming a powerhouse social media influencer called The Chocolate Operator. Find out more about him at his bio site here: Chocolate — Bio Site Part 1...

Mar 06, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 88

87: Part 2: Michael Hearns and the World of Cartels, Cash, Serial Killers and Cade Taylor

Michael Hearns covered a lot of territory in his 27 years at Coral Gables, FL. From seizing millions of dollars in cartel cash working undercover to investigating serial killers, Michael has applied his unique set of skills to Hollywood and writing. You can catch his technical expertise in the movie ‘The Cuban’, and can follow the exploits of Detective Cade Taylor in three heart-pounding books that will leave you wanting more. http://michaelhearns.com/ and https://www.launderingmoney.com/ Part 2...

Feb 28, 20231 hr 41 minEp. 87

87: Part 1: Michael Hearns and the World of Cartels, Cash, Serial Killers and Cade Taylor

Michael Hearns covered a lot of territory in his 27 years at Coral Gables, FL. From seizing millions of dollars in cartel cash working undercover to investigating serial killers, Michael has applied his unique set of skills to Hollywood and writing. You can catch his technical expertise in the movie ‘The Cuban’, and can follow the exploits of Detective Cade Taylor in three heart-pounding books that will leave you wanting more. http://michaelhearns.com/ and https://www.launderingmoney.com/ This e...

Feb 27, 20231 hr 32 minEp. 87

86: Part 2: Kevin Black Loses a Partner, Finds His Family, and Finds His Way

Kevin Black has survived the ups and downs of his career and his personal life. Adopted at five months old, it would take over forty years for Kevin to solve one of his biggest cases…finding his biological parents. He wraps an emotional story about life around his law enforcement career, his first contact with Murph twenty-five years ago, losing his shift partner in an ambush, and two of the funniest stories we’ve ever heard on Game of Crimes. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great conten...

Feb 21, 20231 hr 50 minEp. 86

86: Part 1: Kevin Black Loses a Partner, Finds His Family, and Finds His Way

Kevin Black has survived the ups and downs of his career and his personal life. Adopted at five months old, it would take over forty years for Kevin to solve one of his biggest cases…finding his biological parents. He wraps an emotional story about life around his law enforcement career, his first contact with Murph twenty-five years ago, losing his shift partner in an ambush, and two of the funniest stories we’ve ever heard on Game of Crimes. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great conten...

Feb 20, 20231 hr 49 minEp. 86

85: Part 2: Rogeana Patterson-King Defied the Odds and Adversity to Become a Star at DEA

Rogeana Patterson-King faced a tough childhood. Parents divorced by the third grade, and a father who became addicted to crack for over 15 years, could have kept her from achieving big things. But she persevered. She didn’t let anything become an excuse, or allow racism or bigotry to define her. A compelling story of how one girl stared down her challenges to rise to the top of the ranks at DEA. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.m...

Feb 14, 20232 hr 23 minEp. 85

85: Part 1: Rogeana Patterson-King Defied the Odds and Adversity to Become a Star at DEA

Rogeana Patterson-King faced a tough childhood. Parents divorced by the third grade, and a father who became addicted to crack for over 15 years, could have kept her from achieving big things. But she persevered. She didn’t let anything become an excuse or allow racism or bigotry to define her. A fascinating story of how one girl stared down her challenges to rise to the top of the ranks at DEA. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at paypal.m...

Feb 13, 20232 hr 20 minEp. 85

84: Part 2: Brian Surber Goes From a Courtroom Confession to Finding a Kidnapped Girl

Brian Surber has a unique position in law enforcement. From a prosecuting attorney to a drug agent with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Brian obtained a courtroom confession from a serial rapist and helped find an 8-year-old girl who was kidnapped. Both stories will leave you shaking your head for different reasons. Find his book ‘Injustice for All: The (Familiar) Fallacies of Criminal Justice’ on the Game of Crimes Book List HERE . Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won...

Feb 07, 20232 hr 15 minEp. 84

84: Part 1: Brian Surber Goes From a Courtroom Confession to Finding a Kidnapped Girl

Brian Surber has a unique position in law enforcement. From a prosecuting attorney to a drug agent with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Brian obtained a courtroom confession from a serial rapist and helped find an 8-year-old girl who was kidnapped. Both stories will leave you shaking your head for different reasons. Find his book ‘Injustice for All: The (Familiar) Fallacies of Criminal Justice’ on the Game of Crimes Book List HERE . Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won...

Feb 06, 20232 hr 1 minEp. 84

83: Part 2: Julie Mackay Cracks a 31-year-old Cold Case Homicide

Melanie Road was raped and murdered in Bath, Somerset, England on June 9th, 1984. Even though the case was investigated thoroughly, no suspects were ever developed. Detective Sergeant Julie Mackay, Avon and Somerset Police, discovers a file from the original investigation that intrigues her - green blood. For six years, Julie worked tirelessly to get justice for Melanie. Through failed marriages and problems with her children, Julie thought suicide might be her answer. But Melanie, and her mothe...

Jan 31, 20231 hr 52 minEp. 83

83: Part 1: Julie Mackay Cracks a 31-year-old Cold Case Homicide

Melanie Road was raped and murdered in Bath, Somerset, England on June 9th, 1984. Even though the case was investigated thoroughly, no suspects were ever developed. Detective Sergeant Julie Mackay, Avon and Somerset Police, discovers a file from the original investigation that intrigues her - green blood. For six years, Julie worked tirelessly to get justice for Melanie. Through failed marriages and problems with her children, Julie thought suicide might be her answer. But Melanie, and her mothe...

Jan 30, 20231 hr 54 minEp. 83

82: Part 2: Jason Piccolo Blows the Whistle on Releasing Unaccompanied Migrant Children to Criminals

In 2015, Jason Piccolo worked on the DHS Human Smuggling Cell to counter the illicit human smuggling trade, including the unending flow of unaccompanied migrant children. An email that showed how the U.S. government handed over 3,600 kids to verified criminals left Jason asking his leadership answers - answers he never received. The top leaders at DHS knew this and did absolutely nothing. After being stonewalled multiple times, Jason became a whistleblower and exposed how children under ten were...

Jan 24, 20231 hr 51 minEp. 82

82: Part 1: Jason Piccolo Blows the Whistle on Releasing Unaccompanied Migrant Children to Criminals

In 2015, Jason Piccolo worked on the DHS Human Smuggling Cell to counter the illicit human smuggling trade, including the unending flow of unaccompanied migrant children. An email that showed how the U.S. government handed over 3,600 kids to verified criminals left Jason asking his leadership answers - answers he never received. The top leaders at DHS knew this and did absolutely nothing. After being stonewalled multiple times, Jason became a whistleblower and exposed how children under ten were...

Jan 23, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 82

81: Part 2: Todd McComas Goes From Cop to Comedian

Todd McComas started off as an Indiana State Trooper, but went from the road to investigations two years later. From investigating ‘untouchables’ to horrific homicides to dirty cops, Todd wasn’t thinking too hard about his next phase of life until his luck almost ran out one morning. He decided to exercise his funny bone, and the rest is history. Todd has incredible stories, even funny ones, about his time in law enforcement including his friendship with one of the biggest names in football. Cat...

Jan 17, 20231 hr 30 minEp. 81

81: Part 1: Todd McComas Goes From Cop to Comedian

Todd McComas started off as an Indiana State Trooper, but went from the road to investigations two years later. From investigating ‘untouchables’ to horrific homicides to dirty cops, Todd wasn’t thinking too hard about his next phase of life until his luck almost ran out one morning. He decided to exercise his funny bone, and the rest is history. Todd has incredible stories, even funny ones, about his time in law enforcement including his friendship with one of the biggest names in football. Cat...

Jan 16, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 81

80: Part 2: Pete Forcelli and the Real Story of ATF’s Fast and Furious

Letting criminals walk was one thing. But when over 1,200 weapons were allowed to cross the border into Mexico, and one of them killed Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, Pete Forcelli became a whistleblower for one of the most ill-conceived undercover programs ever conceived by the ATF and DOJ. The real story of Operation Fast and Furious. 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: gameo...

Jan 10, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 80

80: Part 1: Pete Forcelli and the Real Story of ATF’s Fast and Furious

Letting criminals walk was one thing. But when over 1,200 weapons were allowed to cross the border into Mexico, and one of them killed Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, Pete Forcelli became a whistleblower for one of the most ill-conceived undercover programs ever conceived by the ATF and DOJ. The real story of Operation Fast and Furious. 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: gameo...

Jan 09, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 80

79: Part 2: John Mattingly and the Breonna Taylor Raid

The story that can only be told by the person in the doorway - Sgt. John Mattingly. In this two-part episode we dive deep into the lead-up to the fateful raid, all the intel and work the proceeded it, and the aftermath. If you think you know the whole story, this interview will change your mind. 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 GameOfCrimes...

Jan 03, 20231 hr 48 minEp. 79

79: Part 1: John Mattingly and the Breonna Taylor Raid

The story that can only be told by the person in the doorway - Sgt. John Mattingly. In this two-part episode we dive deep into the lead-up to the fateful raid, all the intel and work the proceeded it, and the aftermath. If you think you know the whole story, this interview will change your mind. 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 GameOfCrimes...

Jan 02, 20231 hr 40 minEp. 79

Patreon Bonus 4: Case of the Month

If there was ever a poster child for Evil is Coming, it would be Greg Braun. In July of 1989, Braun went on a multi-state killing spree that left five people dead, and two critically wounded. Everyone was shot in the back of the head with a .25 semi-auto. Starting in Morgan's former hometown of Garden City, KS, Braun goes to Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, leaving a trail of death and destruction in his wake. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Don...

Dec 26, 20221 hr 4 min

Patreon Bonus 3: Narc-O-Meter Review of Die Hard

We reviewed the greatest Christmas movie ever made - Die Hard! This is our Patreon Christmas present to everyone. With the help of LAPD SWAT legend, and guest on Episode 25 - The North Hollywood Bank Shootout - we analyzed the superior tactics used by John McClane (Bruce Willis) to defeat a well-armed terrorist group. Bye bye Hans...Yippe Ki Yay! 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 ema...

Dec 19, 20221 hr 45 min

Patreon Bonus 2: Monthly Q and A

This month we field questions from resident mafia Queen Sandy Salvato, Fredrick Nicolosi, Dee Thompson, Rick Jacobson, Austin Wenzlick, and Brooke Wyatt. We cover everything from how to help stop sex trafficking, what can be done about the huge increase in fentanyl poisonings, prosecuting cases and sticking to the facts, the recent Las Vegas murder of an investigative reporter, contact with military members, and career choices to name just a few! Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great con...

Dec 12, 20221 hr 12 min

Patreon Bonus 1: 911 - What's Your Emergency

In this next series of episodes, Morgan takes 9-1-1 calls and springs them on Murph to see if he can determine if the caller is truthful or deceptive. We walk through the facts of the case and help you become a trained ear. Maybe what you hear will crack 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 email: gameofcrimespodcast@gmail.com Go to GameOfCrimesPodcast.com for more info and me...

Dec 05, 20221 hr 1 min

78: Part 2: Dan Murphy and More Tales of the NYPD

From laughs to murderous kidnappers, Dan Murphy takes us on another wild ride with more tales from the NYPD. Two major cases—Flip and King of Clubs—take Dan around the world to far-off Hong and across the U.S. to California. Plus, some of the best practical jokes and stories as only NYPD can tell. Check out his book—Workplace Safety: Establishing an Effective Violence Prevention Program—on Amazon HERE . Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate at ...

Nov 29, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 78
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