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As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960’s. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases. Raymond Carr https://raymondjcarr.com Ray joined the FBI following college, working the robbery-homicide division. He was soon promoted to the Bank Robbery division in Philadelphia, the city with the 2nd highest bank robbery and armored vehicle robbery rate in the nation. Ray later moved on to the Bureau’s Behavioral Science Unit building profiles on serial offenders. He was assigned to lead the Friday Night Bank Robber task force where Ray would build a profile for the most successful bank robber in American History. Upon retirement, Ray wrote the book 30 Years On The Run about the capture and arrest of the robber and has since been featured on various series and documentaries discussing some of his high profile cases such as Homicide City and FBI: Criminal Pursuit on the Investigation Discovery. “Cops don’t solve cases, the community does!” “The victim is the most overlooked aspect of the crime by law enforcement.” -Ray Carr James Fitzgerald www.jamesrfitzgerald.com “Fitz” was a former Philadelphia Police Detective who later joined the FBI and was quickly promoted to the Behavioral Science Unit where he partnered up with Ray Carr building profiles on various criminals throughout the US. A forensic linguistics expert, Fitz is known for taking down the Unabomber and working several high profile cases like Jon Benet Ramsey and The DC Sniper. Upon retiring from the FBI, Fitz wrote a series of book volumes titled: Journey to the Center of the Mind and has been featured on numerous television shows including The Discovery Original Series – Manhunt: The Unabomber, where actor Sam Worthington played the role of Fitz.

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    Kris Illingsworth Revised

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 115:46


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    Overcoming Adversity: Chris Wydra's Inspiring Path

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 85:02


    Summary In this episode of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz engage in a deep conversation with Chris Wydra, a professor at Penn West University and former detective with the Pittsburgh Police Department. Chris shares his challenging childhood experiences, his journey through education, military service in the Marine Corps, and his impactful career in law enforcement. He recounts a life-altering shootout that tested his resolve and shaped his future. The discussion also touches on his transition to academia, his involvement with the FBI, and his current research interests, including the implications of artificial intelligence in education. Keywords Chris Wydra, law enforcement, military service, education, Pittsburgh Police, shootout, teaching, FBI, criminal justice, artificial intelligence  

    From Victim to Advocate: Di McDonald's Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 52:25


    Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 02:13 Di's Experience of Stalking and Court Proceedings 10:53 Establishment of Stalking Awareness Day 18:37 Lack of Recognition in Stalking Report 22:07 Collaboration for Global Awareness 26:57 Raising Awareness about Stalking and Domestic Violence 28:54 The Need for a Dedicated Stalking Awareness Day 29:55 Seeking Support from Local MPs 31:11 Documenting Evidence in Cases of Stalking 34:29 Resources Available for Individuals Experiencing Stalking 40:45 Stalking Awareness Day Australia: Providing Information and Support

    Upholding Freedoms While Ensuring Safety: Lessons from the Trump Rally Incident

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 39:41


    Summary In this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Jim Fitz Fitzgerald interview Dan Sullivan, a retired Secret Service agent, about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. They discuss Dan's background in the Marine Corps and his rise through the ranks of the Secret Service. They also delve into the process of protecting presidential candidates and the potential security lapses that occurred during the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The conversation touches on the importance of upholding freedoms while ensuring safety and the need for thorough investigations into such incidents.  

    Witness the Fragility of the World Through the Lens of War

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 65:37


    Summary Martin Patience, a foreign correspondent for BBC, shares his experiences and insights on reporting from conflict zones such as Jerusalem, Gaza, Syria, and Iran. He discusses his journey into journalism, the challenges and risks of reporting in dangerous environments, and the importance of understanding different perspectives in conflict situations. Martin also highlights the role of luck and preparation in journalism and the impact on families and loved ones. He emphasizes the need for language skills, resilience, and resourcefulness for aspiring journalists. Martin Patience, a former BBC journalist, shares his experiences covering conflicts and crises around the world. He discusses his time reporting in Iran, Nigeria, and Afghanistan, highlighting the challenges and dangers faced by journalists in these regions. Patience emphasizes the importance of listening to all sides of a story and reporting the facts objectively. He also touches on the fragility of the world and the need for understanding and empathy. Patience has written a novel based on a true story and shares his thoughts on the state of the media today.   Keywords : foreign correspondent, conflict zones, journalism, reporting, risks, perspectives, language skills, resilience, resourcefulness, journalism, conflicts, crises, Iran, Nigeria, Afghanistan, challenges, dangers, listening, objectivity, fragility, understanding, empathy, media

    From Police Academy to Patrol Officer Solving the Unsolved: The Backpacker Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 85:04


    In this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Fitz interview Chris Illingsworth, a retired police officer from New South Wales, Australia. Chris shares her background and journey into law enforcement, including her time at the police academy and her experience as a patrol officer. She also discusses her involvement in a serial murder investigation and her interest in behavioral analysis and profiling. The conversation highlights the challenges and complexities of working in law enforcement and the importance of understanding the motivations and characteristics of offenders. In this conversation, Kris Illingsworth, a retired detective and criminal profiler from Australia, shares her experiences working on high-profile cases and her journey in the field of profiling. She discusses her involvement in solving a series of backpacker murders and a rape case in Wee Waa. Kris also talks about her training at the FBI Academy and her work as a consultant. The conversation concludes with Kris recounting her harrowing experience during a bushfire near Sydney.

    The Long Road to Justice/ Reopening Cold Cases The Role of Yolanda McClary in Identifying the Jane Doe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 76:38


    Chris McMullen, a former police officer, shares his experiences in law enforcement, including his time with the Philadelphia Police Department and the Bucks County Sheriff's Department. He discusses his transition from a small beach town to a large city, the challenges of going through police academies, and the differences between working in a big city department and a smaller department. Chris also talks about his early career as a detective and shares a notable case he worked on. Overall, he reflects on his passion for law enforcement and the satisfaction he found in solving cases. Chris McMullen discusses his experience working on cold cases and the challenges he faced in solving them. He shares the story of the Rowan case, a 1984 murder that remained unsolved for 13 years until he reopened it and eventually got a conviction. He also talks about another cold case involving skeletal remains found in 1988 and how he was able to identify the victim as Jeanette Tamby. Additionally, he discusses the connection between Victor Palaeologus, a serial killer in Los Angeles, and a Jane Doe case in Ben Salem. In this final part of the conversation, Chris discusses how he was able to get the funds and resources to conduct investigative genetic genealogy and upload the DNA profile of the Jane Doe into public databases. He shares the story of how he was contacted by Yolanda McClary, a retired crime scene investigator, who helped him build the family tree and ultimately identify the Jane Doe as Lisa Todd. Chris also talks about his nonprofit organization, Cold Case Initiative, which raises money to offset the cost of forensic testing for unsolved cases. He mentions the success they've had in identifying a John Doe and their ongoing work on three other cases. The conversation ends with a discussion about Chris's acting career and his experiences as a stand-in for Alec Baldwin and appearances in TV shows and movies.

    The Thrills and Challenges of Patrol The Prevalence of Drugs and Crime in Prisons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 93:55


    Doug Pfeiffer, a retired Alaskan police officer, shares his experiences growing up in Alaska and his career in law enforcement. He discusses his decision to join the police force after a positive interaction with a Maryland state trooper as a child. Doug talks about his time as a patrol officer and his passion for hostage negotiation. He shares a unique case involving a serial killer and his efforts to obtain confessions from the killer. Doug reflects on the challenges and rewards of his career in law enforcement. In this conversation, Doug Fifer discusses his experiences as a police officer and the prevalence of drugs and crime in prisons. He shares stories about negotiating with criminals, including a serial killer, and the challenges of investigating and solving homicides. The conversation also delves into the topic of sexual deviancy, including fetishes and necrophilia. Doug Fifer's book, '50 Shades of True Crime,' which explores these topics in detail, is mentioned and discussed.

    The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump: A Critical Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 41:53


    In this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Jim Fitz Fitzgerald interview Dan Sullivan, a retired Secret Service agent, about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during his presidential campaign. They discuss Dan's background in the Marine Corps and his rise through the ranks of the Secret Service. They also delve into the process of protecting presidential candidates and the mistakes that may have occurred in the advance planning for the event. The conversation touches on the importance of upholding freedoms while ensuring safety, and the bravery of the Secret Service agents involved in the incident.

    Ex NFL Players Turns Into Serial Killer | Cold Red Invites Francie Hakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 73:22


    in this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Fitz interview Francie Hakes, a former federal prosecutor aIn this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Fitz interview Francie Hakes, a former federal prosecutor and child protection consultant. They discuss her recent speaking engagement at the Young Women's Leadership Summit in San Antonio and her breakout session on fighting child exploitation. They also touch on her experience as a senior producer on the reboot of America's Most Wanted and the challenges of creating a show that focuses on fugitives involved in crimes against children. The conversation then delves into the topics of child exploitation, human trafficking, and the importance of addressing these issues. Francie emphasizes the need for resources and action to combat child sexual abuse and child pornography. The discussion also touches on the age of consent and the messaging surrounding these crimes. In this conversation, Francey Hakes discusses her journey from law school to becoming a prosecutor and testifying before Congress. She also shares some of the best and worst cases she has worked on, including a horrific case of child abuse and a story about an athlete transitioning from college sports to professional sports. Hakes also mentions her current projects, including a podcast about sports scandals and her work as a legal analyst on TV.

    Cold Red Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 80:21


    Cold Red Welcomes Mind Over Murder Podcast Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 58:22


    Cold Red Welcomes Mind Over Murder Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 53:01


    Biker Gangs & Violent Crimes - Cold Red sit with Greg Auld Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 24:27


    Dave MacNeil Remembers the Boston Marathon Bombings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 75:27


    Nicole Hutchinson-Moore shares her background and the events that led to her incarceration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 82:45 Transcription Available


    COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases. Raymond Carr https://raymondjcarr.com Ray joined the FBI following college, working the robbery-homicide division. He was soon promoted to the Bank Robbery division in Philadelphia, the city with the 2nd highest bank robbery and armored vehicle robbery rate in the nation. Ray later moved on to the Bureau's Behavioral Science Unit building profiles on serial offenders. He was assigned to lead the Friday Night Bank Robber task force where Ray would build a profile for the most successful bank robber in American History. Upon retirement, Ray wrote the book 30 Years On The Run about the capture and arrest of the robber and has since been featured on various series and documentaries discussing some of his high profile cases such as Homicide City and FBI: Criminal Pursuit on the Investigation Discovery. “Cops don't solve cases, the community does!” “The victim is the most overlooked aspect of the crime by law enforcement.” -Ray Carr James Fitzgerald www.jamesrfitzgerald.com “Fitz” was a former Philadelphia Police Detective who later joined the FBI and was quickly promoted to the Behavioral Science Unit where he partnered up with Ray Carr building profiles on various criminals throughout the US. A forensic linguistics expert, Fitz is known for taking down the Unabomber and working several high profile cases like Jon Benet Ramsey and The DC Sniper. Upon retiring from the FBI, Fitz wrote a series of book volumes titled: Journey to the Center of the Mind and has been featured on numerous television shows including The Discovery Original Series – Manhunt: The Unabomber, where actor Sam Worthington played the role of Fitz. “I lay aw

    Natalie Di Sabatino Tells Cold Red the Unfortunate Truth the Life of Victims Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 50:05


    COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases. Raymond Carr https://raymondjcarr.com Ray joined the FBI following college, working the robbery-homicide division. He was soon promoted to the Bank Robbery division in Philadelphia, the city with the 2nd highest bank robbery and armored vehicle robbery rate in the nation. Ray later moved on to the Bureau's Behavioral Science Unit building profiles on serial offenders. He was assigned to lead the Friday Night Bank Robber task force where Ray would build a profile for the most successful bank robber in American History. Upon retirement, Ray wrote the book 30 Years On The Run about the capture and arrest of the robber and has since been featured on various series and documentaries discussing some of his high profile cases such as Homicide City and FBI: Criminal Pursuit on the Investigation Discovery. “Cops don't solve cases, the community does!” “The victim is the most overlooked aspect of the crime by law enforcement.” -Ray Carr James Fitzgerald www.jamesrfitzgerald.com “Fitz” was a former Philadelphia Police Detective who later joined the FBI and was quickly promoted to the Behavioral Science Unit where he partnered up with Ray Carr building profiles on various criminals throughout the US. A forensic linguistics expert, Fitz is known for taking down the Unabomber and working several high profile cases like Jon Benet Ramsey and The DC Sniper. Upon retiring from the FBI, Fitz wrote a series of book volumes titled: Journey to the Center of the Mind and has been featured on numerous television shows including The Discovery Original Series – Manhunt: The Unabomber, where actor Sam Worthington played the role of Fitz. “I lay aw

    Tim Clemente shares his experiences in law Enforcement and Hollywood with Cold Red

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 84:34


    The GodFather of the Behavioral Science Unit - Greg McCray

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 76:51


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases.

    Sara Kruzan tells Cold Red About Surviving Childhood Abuse & Sex Trafficing Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 38:49


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases.

    Sara Kruzan tells Cold Red About Surviving Childhood Abuse & Sex Trafficing Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 47:46


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases.

    Tom Simon Discusses Working Forensic Accounting for the FBI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 62:48


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases.

    Cold Red Season 2 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 61:30


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases.

    Cold Red Discusses Stealing Painting with Bob Wittman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 62:49


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases.

    Cold Red Speaks with the Real Life Clarice Starling, Jana Monroe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 72:37


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases.

    He Went From Murdering His Abuser to Starring in Films with Michael B Jordan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2024 67:12


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases.

    Cold Red- Bobby Chacon Part2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 67:12


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases.

    Cold Red Welcomes Bobby Chacon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 47:27


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases.

    Cold Red Podcast Talks with Chuck Boyle About The Center City Rapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 105:06


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases.

    Queen of Cuba Author Pete Lapp Discusses the Book with Cold Red

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 61:59


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases. Raymond Carr https://raymondjcarr.com Ray joined the FBI following college, working the robbery-homicide division. He was soon promoted to the Bank Robbery division in Philadelphia, the city with the 2nd highest bank robbery and armored vehicle robbery rate in the nation. Ray later moved on to the Bureau's Behavioral Science Unit building profiles on serial offenders. He was assigned to lead the Friday Night Bank Robber task force where Ray would build a profile for the most successful bank robber in American History. Upon retirement, Ray wrote the book 30 Years On The Run about the capture and arrest of the robber and has since been featured on various series and documentaries discussing some of his high profile cases such as Homicide City and FBI: Criminal Pursuit on the Investigation Discovery. “Cops don't solve cases, the community does!” “The victim is the most overlooked aspect of the crime by law enforcement.” -Ray Carr James Fitzgerald www.jamesrfitzgerald.com “Fitz” was a former Philadelphia Police Detective who later joined the FBI and was quickly promoted to the Behavioral Science Unit where he partnered up with Ray Carr building profiles on various criminals throughout the US. A forensic linguistics expert, Fitz is known for taking down the Unabomber and working several high profile cases like Jon Benet Ramsey and The DC Sniper. Upon retiring from the FBI, Fitz wrote a series of book volumes titled: Journey to the Center of the Mind and has been featured on numerous television shows including The Discovery Original Series – Manhunt: The Unabomber, where actor Sam Worthington played the role of Fitz.

    FBI Agents Take on Israel/Palestine Conflict & Open US Boarders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 53:25


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases. Raymond Carr https://raymondjcarr.com Ray joined the FBI following college, working the robbery-homicide division. He was soon promoted to the Bank Robbery division in Philadelphia, the city with the 2nd highest bank robbery and armored vehicle robbery rate in the nation. Ray later moved on to the Bureau's Behavioral Science Unit building profiles on serial offenders. He was assigned to lead the Friday Night Bank Robber task force where Ray would build a profile for the most successful bank robber in American History. Upon retirement, Ray wrote the book 30 Years On The Run about the capture and arrest of the robber and has since been featured on various series and documentaries discussing some of his high profile cases such as Homicide City and FBI: Criminal Pursuit on the Investigation Discovery. “Cops don't solve cases, the community does!” “The victim is the most overlooked aspect of the crime by law enforcement.” -Ray Carr James Fitzgerald www.jamesrfitzgerald.com “Fitz” was a former Philadelphia Police Detective who later joined the FBI and was quickly promoted to the Behavioral Science Unit where he partnered up with Ray Carr building profiles on various criminals throughout the US. A forensic linguistics expert, Fitz is known for taking down the Unabomber and working several high profile cases like Jon Benet Ramsey and The DC Sniper. Upon retiring from the FBI, Fitz wrote a series of book volumes titled: Journey to the Center of the Mind and has been featured on numerous television shows including The Discovery Original Series – Manhunt: The Unabomber, where actor Sam Worthington played the role of Fitz.

    Cold Red Podcast with Special Guest Professor Ashlyn Kuersten

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 79:20


    As of 2022 there are over 200,000 unsolved murders and missing person cases in the United States alone. In the most recent data analysis by the FBI, 50% of murders go unsolved. This unsolved homicide rate is at an all time high since the FBI began collecting the data in the 1960's. COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases. Raymond Carr https://raymondjcarr.com Ray joined the FBI following college, working the robbery-homicide division. He was soon promoted to the Bank Robbery division in Philadelphia, the city with the 2nd highest bank robbery and armored vehicle robbery rate in the nation. Ray later moved on to the Bureau's Behavioral Science Unit building profiles on serial offenders. He was assigned to lead the Friday Night Bank Robber task force where Ray would build a profile for the most successful bank robber in American History. Upon retirement, Ray wrote the book 30 Years On The Run about the capture and arrest of the robber and has since been featured on various series and documentaries discussing some of his high profile cases such as Homicide City and FBI: Criminal Pursuit on the Investigation Discovery. “Cops don't solve cases, the community does!” “The victim is the most overlooked aspect of the crime by law enforcement.” -Ray Carr James Fitzgerald www.jamesrfitzgerald.com “Fitz” was a former Philadelphia Police Detective who later joined the FBI and was quickly promoted to the Behavioral Science Unit where he partnered up with Ray Carr building profiles on various criminals throughout the US. A forensic linguistics expert, Fitz is known for taking down the Unabomber and working several high profile cases like Jon Benet Ramsey and The DC Sniper. Upon retiring from the FBI, Fitz wrote a series of book volumes titled: Journey to the Center of the Mind and has been featured on numerous television shows including The Discovery Original Series – Manhunt: The Unabomber, where actor Sam Worthington played the role of Fitz.

    From Rocking Out with Jimi Hendrix to Being Recruited by the FBI. Rob Leonard tells All

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 73:25


    Robert Andrew Leonard is an American linguist. He is best known for his work in forensic linguistics, which relates to investigating problems of the law by using the study of language. This includes analyzing legal material work such as notes, audio and video tape recordings, contracts, and confessions.[2] Prior to his academic career, Leonard was a founding member of the rock band Sha Na Na and performed at Woodstock.[3]

    Joe Pistone Relives his Time Infiltrating the Mafia Part2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 59:32


    In this episode we talk with Joe Pistone to relive is life going undercover to infiltrate the mafia.   Joseph Dominick Pistone is an American former FBI agent who worked undercover as Donnie Brasco between September 1976 and July 1981, as part of an infiltration primarily into the Bonanno crime family, and to a lesser extent the Colombo crime family, two of the Five Families of the Mafia in New York City.

    Joe Pistone Relives his time as Donnie Brasco

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 43:07


    In this episode we talk with Joe Pistone to relive is life going undercover to infiltrate the mafia.   Joseph Dominick Pistone is an American former FBI agent who worked undercover as Donnie Brasco between September 1976 and July 1981, as part of an infiltration primarily into the Bonanno crime family, and to a lesser extent the Colombo crime family, two of the Five Families of the Mafia in New York City.

    Remembering 9/11, the Long Island Killer and Jail Breaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 55:49


    Ray and Fitz share stories of the heroic sacrifice made by fellow FBI agents on the day of 9/11.   They also rehash a week that was on the news media circuit and give their expert opinions on the Long Island Killer as well as the most recent prison break story.

    Di McDonald's Story: A Stalker from Down Under Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 45:19


    Ray and Fitz catch up with some old friends/colleagues from Down Under.  Fitz was brought on a stalking case in Australia to help catch a predator.   Di McDonald broke up with her short-term boyfriend … he ended up stalking her for three years. In 2014 Di was recently divorced and dating was the last thing on her mind. But a chance encounter with a customer at the store where she worked changed her life. When she ended her brief relationship with boyfriend he retaliated by embarking on a relentless three-year stalking campaign. This exclusive two-part investigation highlights the difficulties women face in having stalking cases taken seriously by police and explains in forensic detail how her managed to act unapprehended for so long.

    McDonald's Story | A Stalker from Down Under | Cold RedPodcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 41:46


    Ray and Fitz catch up with some old friends/colleagues from Down Under.  Fitz was brought on a stalking case in Australia to help catch a predator.   Di McDonald broke up with her short-term boyfriend … he ended up stalking her for three years. In 2014 Di was recently divorced and dating was the last thing on her mind. But a chance encounter with a customer at the store where she worked changed her life. When she ended her brief relationship with boyfriend, Max Gardiner, he retaliated by embarking on a relentless three-year stalking campaign. This exclusive two-part investigation highlights the difficulties women face in having stalking cases taken seriously by police and explains in forensic detail how Max Gardiner managed to act unapprehended for so long.

    FBI Investigates Barbie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 36:00


    Title: Cold Red Podcast Episode Summary - The Disturbing Case of the Mutilated Barbies In this chilling episode of Cold Red, host Ray Carr and James Fitzgerald delves into the unsettling case of a deranged patient who shocked mental health professionals by sending mutilated Barbie dolls to a local mental hospital. This eerie incident sheds light on the complexities of mental illness, the blurred lines between reality and delusion, and the challenges faced by both patients and healthcare providers. The episode begins by setting the stage at [Mental Hospital Name], a facility known for treating a wide range of psychological disorders. The hospital staff's routine takes a dark turn when they start receiving packages containing mutilated Barbie dolls. The dolls, bearing signs of deliberate disfigurement and grotesque alterations, leave an indelible mark on the hospital's atmosphere. The podcast delves into the intricate psychological landscape of the patient, discussing possible diagnoses such as dissociative disorders, psychosis, and past traumatic experiences. Expert guests, including forensic psychologists and mental health advocates, offer their insights into the potential triggers and underlying factors that might have contributed to the patient's disturbing behavior. Throughout the episode, Ray and Fitz navigates the ethical dilemmas faced by mental health professionals when dealing with cases that challenge societal norms and evoke strong emotions. The podcast also highlights the importance of understanding the thin line between a patient's genuine distress and their unconventional coping mechanisms, emphasizing the need for empathy and appropriate care.

    Cold Red Season 1 Finale - Dr White

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 67:17


    Welcome to "Cold Red," the riveting true crime podcast where we delve into the minds of the experts and explore the most perplexing and chilling mysteries of our time. In this special episode, we have the esteemed honor of hosting Dr. John White, a renowned forensic psychologist and one of the foremost authorities in the field. Dr. John White brings his unparalleled expertise to the table as he unravels the intricacies of some of the most haunting criminal cases. With years of experience in studying the human psyche, he sheds light on the darkest corners of the criminal mind, exposing the motives, behaviors, and patterns that define the perpetrators. Throughout this captivating conversation, Dr. White shares jaw-dropping insights into high-profile cases that have baffled investigators and captured public fascination. From cold-blooded serial killers to unsolved disappearances, each episode will leave you on the edge of your seat, eagerly awaiting the next revelation. But this podcast is more than just gruesome tales and chilling details. Dr. White not only dissects the psychological aspects of the crimes but also offers a compassionate perspective on the victims and their families. Through his interviews, he humanizes the stories behind the headlines, emphasizing the importance of understanding the impact of these crimes on individuals and society as a whole. Prepare yourself for an immersive auditory experience as Dr. John White's in-depth analysis and captivating storytelling take you on a journey to understand the minds of the most elusive and malevolent criminals. Join us as we uncover the truth, separate fact from fiction, and ultimately seek justice for those whose voices have been silenced. "Cold Red with Dr. John White" is the podcast that will challenge your assumptions, stimulate your curiosity, and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the complexity of the human psyche. Get ready to enter a world where the truth lies hidden, waiting to be exposed. Note: This podcast is intended for mature audiences due to the explicit nature of the subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.

    Unabomber Unmasked: Jim Fitzgerald's Raw Reflections on the Infamous Criminal and His Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 56:45


    Welcome to a special episode of our podcast! In this thought-provoking installment, we bring you an exclusive conversation between retired FBI agents Dr. Raymond Carr and Jim Fitzgerald, as they engage in a heartfelt discussion about Jim's extraordinary experience tracking the notorious Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski. As news breaks of Ted Kaczynski's passing, Dr. Carr and Jim Fitzgerald come together to reminisce and reflect on the impact of their years-long pursuit of the elusive criminal. Jim, who played a pivotal role in the investigation that led to the Unabomber's capture, shares his intimate thoughts and emotions on this momentous day. Join us as we delve deep into Jim's memories, hearing his candid recollections of the challenges, breakthroughs, and pivotal moments that defined his career. He offers unprecedented insights into the meticulous work of deciphering Kaczynski's cryptic manifesto and the relentless determination required to bring the Unabomber to justice. Dr. Raymond Carr, a respected authority in the field of criminology, guides the conversation, prompting Jim to explore the psychological aspects of the case and the lasting impact it had on both the investigation team and the field of criminal profiling. This episode is a rare opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the Unabomber case, from the perspective of someone who was intimately involved in the hunt for one of America's most notorious criminals. As Dr. Carr and Jim Fitzgerald reflect on this significant moment in history, their candid and unfiltered dialogue offers unique insights into the complexities of criminal investigations and the toll they can take on those involved. Tune in to this gripping episode as we honor the memory of the victims, explore the legacy of the Unabomber case, and gain exclusive insights into Jim Fitzgerald's remarkable career as an FBI agent. Don't miss this captivating conversation between two seasoned professionals as they share their personal experiences and reflections on a day that will forever be etched in their memories. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast episode by Dr. Raymond Carr and Jim Fitzgerald are solely their own and do not represent the views of any organization. The episode aims to provide historical and educational context while maintaining respect for the victims and their families.

    Ed Mireles Talks Vice City Shootout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 69:42


    Ed Mireles, Jr. is a former special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), known for his part in the 1986 FBI Miami shootout. which was later turned into a Hollywood Movie.  Today he uncovers some unknown truths to the actual event!

    Cold Red Ep 7- Kevin McShane Talks CARDT and Child Abduction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 57:13


    COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with retired FBI agents Raymond J Carr and Ray Fitzgerald as they peel back the layers to their illustrious 20+ years careers and dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic cases.

    FBI Career Path, Stalking Cases & Arthur Bormar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 53:35


    COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with retired FBI agents Raymond J Carr and Ray Fitzgerald as they peel back the layers to their illustrious 20+ years careers and dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic cases.

    The Manifesto Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 62:37


    COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic cases.  !

    Unknown Facts About Ted Kaczynski

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 51:14


    COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic,

    Pilot Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 1523:09


    COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic,  

    Cold Red Nashville Shooting Murdock Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 46:03


    Rey, Fitz and Bianca discuss the details of the recent updates of the Murdock case and the events surrounding the Nashville shooter.

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