Send us a text Kimblery and Melissa join host James Mitchell to describe what it's like to work in a 911 call center in Palm Beach County, Florida. Buckled up3 and prepare for some surprises. These women are truly remarkable! James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell....
May 18, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Send us a text Author James Mitchell answers the question of why he wrote the children's book. It was his way of reaching out to impressionable children to explain the positive aspects that law enforcement brings to the community-to make everyone safe and help those in need of protection. A great addition to home libraries. (Also recommended for outreach programs through law enforcement agencies). James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual ev...
Apr 07, 2025•2 min
Send us a text Attorney Thomas Vanes takes the listener through a shocking series of revelations as he probed the facts of a case involving the murder of a six-month old baby girl. Vanes, a supervisor of court appointed defense attorneys and former deputy prosecutor discusses the case involving his client who was accused of murdering is 6-month-old daughter we'll call Charlotte. Vanes was handed the case from his client's former attorney who had recommended he plead guilty and agree to a 40-year...
Feb 10, 2025•44 min
Send us a text James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.
Dec 22, 2024•38 min
Send us a text Author, James Mitchell recalls his old friend in the Marine Corps, Russell Paul Armstrong. After leaving the Marine's the two lost contact, until recently when Mitchell researched his old buddy, finding out much more than he ever expected. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Wor...
Nov 16, 2024•12 min
Send us a text The author of A Badge Well Worn reunites with a former drug dealer who is mentioned in the book. The discussion gives the listener a rare glimpse of what it's like to sell drugs. Known as 'Lenny" in the book, Neil Basarich offers his personal reflections, revealing what his life was like while in the business of selling methamphetamine. He included the night he almost shot the author who was working as an undercover police officer. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal ...
Oct 21, 2024•37 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Send us a text Author, James Mitchell and his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes discuss the prosecution in this episode, the second of two involving the murder and dismemberment of Paul Kamyatti. This episode reveals the real-life interaction between the accused and the authorities in this highly publicized homicide. The final hours of the defendant, William Vandiver before his execution in the electric chair in Michigan City, Indiana. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal ...
Mar 06, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text Author, James Mitchell (A Badge Well Worn) discusses with his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes (Lake County, Indiana) the prosecution of those responsible for the 1983 murder and dismemberment of Paul Kamyatti in his Hammond, Indiana home. A behind the curtain look at unpublished and unreported activities of the accused family members and the authorities who work to solve the case. Also discussed, is the last electric chair execution in Indiana, what happened and what ...
Mar 02, 2024•1 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text Author, James Mitchell and his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor, Thomas Vanes discuss the investigation of the murder of 65-year-old Victim, Paul Kamyatti whose dismembered remains were located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in seven garbage bags. The investigation exposed the conspiracy to kill Kamyatti and his death in the family home. This episode is part one of two, with the second episode discussing the trial and sentencing of the accused murderers. James Mitchell will...
Jan 23, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text Author, James Mitchell announces the upcoming podcast featuring former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes will discuss the investigation and trial of those responsible for the murder of 65-year-old Paul Kamyatti. The murder and dismemberment and disposal of his body on the Lake Michigan shoreline. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual c...
Jan 19, 2024•2 min
Send us a text Author, James Mitchell discusses his experience in working with Professor Herbert Macdonnell, a renowned expert credited with developing a methodology for determining the probable source of blood spatter evidence found at a crime scene. Professor Herbert L. Madonnell of Corning, New York was retained to evaluate blood spatter evidence in the murder of a 21-year-old wife who was brutally murdered in 1980. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who ...
Jan 13, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text Trish Todd, 30, of Hobe Sound, Florida fails to show up at her job as a nurse on April 26, 2016. This episode follows the police investigation and arrest of 34-year-old ex-husband, Steven Williams, an Air Force Enlisted man. Author, James Mitchell describes the intense investigation that led up to the arrest and conviction of Williams for the murder of his former wife. while their four old child slept. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who wi...
Jan 03, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text This episode will follow the Martin County, Florida Sheriff's Department's intense investigation into the disappearance of 33 Year Old Tricia Todd of Hobe Sound, Florida. This mother of a four-year-old daughter was found several weeks later in a nature preserve, having been dismembered and placed in a container of acid. The story will talk about how the police convinced Todd's ex-husband, Steven Williams, an Air Force enlisted man planned for months to carry out the murder and con...
Dec 31, 2023•1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send us a text Author, James Mitchell and Attorney, Scott Zappolo discuss various ways to avoid being a victim in various situations where we might be vulnerable. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell....
Dec 20, 2023•45 min
Send us a text Author, James Mitchell continues his discussion with Attorney and Firearm Instructor, Scott Zappolo. The upcoming podcast on Wednesday, December 20 will focus on situational awareness and victimology, with a special emphasis how women can protect themselves. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the boo...
Dec 17, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text Two youthful teenagers kidnap, rob, and rape a 29 year-old schoolteacher. They are apprehended and charged in adult court with Robbery, Kidnapping and Rape. They are convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison sentences. This podcast discusses the efforts to appeal the lower court's ruling and sentences. There are also a few surprises in the appeal court's ruling. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encoun...
Dec 13, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Author, James Mitchell 'A Badge Well Worn' announces forthcoming podcast where he discusses an excerpt from his book and a 29-year-old schoolteacher who was the victim of a robbery, kidnapping and rape by two teenaged youths. He reviews the investigation, the identification, trial, conviction, and the subsequent appeals that followed. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. ...
Dec 09, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text Author, James Mitchell discusses the legal concerns all gun owners should be aware of with Attorney and Firearms Instructor, Scott Zappolo. The discussion was inspired from an incident in the book, A Badge Well Worn where an armed citizen stepped in the detain an armed subject trying to escape from an armed robbery and police shooting. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service....
Dec 06, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text Attorney, Firearms Instructor Scott Zappolo answers questions about legal concerns for firearms owners. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.
Dec 01, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text Author, James Mitchell recounts his investigation into a missing witness, believed to have been abducted and murdered. The witness was scheduled to testify in court, but never arrived and has not been seen since. Mitchell leads the listener through the investigation that followed. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that wer...
Nov 29, 2023•12 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text A 56-year-old pharmacist goes missing after he failed to show up as a state's witness in a burglary trial of one of the suspects. The upcoming podcast will discuss the efforts by authorities to find out who was responsible for his disappearance, and how the state was able to proceed with the trial. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss act...
Nov 26, 2023•2 min
Send us a text This episode features former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes who details his prosecution of serial murderer Alton Coleman and his accomplice, Debra Brown. The couple had killed 8 people in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio before they were captured by Illinois authorities. But not before they made it to the FBI's Ten-Most-Wanted List. Mr. Vanes discusses the efforts of law enforcement officials and prosecutors to bring these murderers to justice. James Mitchell will continue to ...
Nov 21, 2023•33 min
Send us a text Announcement of upcoming podcast featuring former veteran Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes. Mr. Vanes details his involvement in the prosecution of serial murderer, Alton Coleman and his girlfriend, Debra Brown after they had been charged in the murders of 8 people in four states. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were ...
Nov 18, 2023•4 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Author of the new book, A Badge Well Worn discusses upcoming podcast with Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes about the criminal prosecution of a child molester. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell....
Nov 15, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Send us a text Author, James Mitchell invites listeners of hear his upcoming podcast, A Badge Well Worn where Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes explains where he made new caselaw in the process of the prosecution of a child molester. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell....
Nov 11, 2023•1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
