Voices Out of Darkness

Join us as elite Firefighter Imelda and I share our story about working a plane crash, our different roles during the investigation, and how she uses her furry partner, Diesel during technical rescues.  Imelda is one badass who brings light out of the darkness, helping those in need with her skills, experience, and training.  You won't want to miss this episode! Follow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

Back by popular demand, Matt is back in our studio sharing three exciting stories of how he pursued his suspects, the lengths he had to go in pursuing the suspects, and the teamwork involved in solving these cases!  You're definitely not going to want to miss this one!If you are interested in some forensic merchandise, check out, follow, and support our fellow forensic colleagues and shop their Instagram pages for some awesome forensic swag:@KeevesInc@MorbidUnicorn4n6@TheCraftyCSI@BeforeTheCrypt@Carusos_CC@NightShift4n6@ForensicobsessionFollow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

Listen as we talk to Lorena, a CSI who shares stories of her path to becoming a CSI, cases she has worked, and how her determination and tenacity as a CSI has solved cases.  Training and Forensic Associations:https://crime-scene-investigator.net/ https://theiai.org/Shop these small businesses on Instagram for some awesome forensic swag:@KeevesInc@MorbidUnicorn4n6@TheCraftyCSI@BeforeTheCrypt@Carusos_CC@NightShift4n6@ForensicobsessionFollow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

Join us as we speak to Amy, Mike's wife, about what it is like being married to a CSI and all of the ups and downs that go with it.  They discuss how they navigate their way through shift work, balancing home life, and Amy offers her advice to the life partners of law enforcement professionals.   Follow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

Join us as Matt discusses how he tracked down the suspect in a fatal traffic collision, leaving no stoned unturned!  They can run, but they can't hide when Matt is on their tail! Follow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

When you can smell your crime scene before you can actually see it...Hello!!!DECOMP! In this series titled, "Our Worst Decomposing Body Cases", CSI's Mike and Michelle respectfully reflect on the incredible (and smelly) process that takes place when your body dies and some cases they've encountered as a responding CSI for Part 2!Follow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

Our special guest, Sara, is a colleague and friend from a sister city who has a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to Forensics and Crime Scene Investigation.  Come listen to her raw stories and experience her passion for the job!  We will be taking Thanksgiving week off here in the United States and Michelle will join us upon our return.  If you are interested in purchasing Mike's book, there is a Linktree in our bio on our Instagram page to access an order form.  Stay safe, stay healthy, and we'll see you in two weeks!!! Follow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

This week, explore the stories and experiences from a veteran homicide and cold case detective.  Gus has worked many cases and he gives us an insight on what it's like to be a homicide detective, why it's important to work as one with the CSI Unit, and what it takes to work a case!  Don't miss this one! To order Mike's book, Bloodshed Chronicles, please use this order form and it will be shipped directly to you!ORDER FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdplJnPJO7f0ypytzw5Z0RWznSvTNEz8HUUURAQhqLOhltEFQ/viewformFollow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

Voices Out of Darkness is comprised of so many different people from many different walks of life.  Today we explore what it's like, behind the scenes of being literally one of those “Voices” with our special guest, Jazmine, a Lead Communications Dispatcher who shares with us a handful of stories and experiences as a dispatcher.  The public may not comprehend the stresses involved working as a dispatcher.  They work between 10-12 hour shifts, are regularly understaffed, and they have to sit at their consoles for hours at a time without being able to leave to take a break.  A 911 dispatcher handles life and death calls where the lives of citizens, police officers, and other personnel are at stake and the stress of that responsibility many times can go unnoticed.  If you are interested in becoming a dispatcher, please listen to this episode, so you can hear the raw truth from one of the industry experts.  To order Mike's book, Bloodshed Chronicles, please use this order form and it will be shipped directly to you!ORDER FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdplJnPJO7f0ypytzw5Z0RWznSvTNEz8HUUURAQhqLOhltEFQ/viewformFollow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

·       In the USA, Crime Scene Investigators exist in local police agencies, county-wide agencies, state-wide departments, on the federal level of government and even in the private sector. Aside from CSI's who are assigned to process specific types of crime scenes, many agencies have patterns of common crime-types they constantly deal with. This could be  due to many reasons including population size, income, different cultures and prejudices, general demographics and many other reasons. In this episode, Mike and Michelle discuss what crime scenes they most commonly get called to in the city they work for, as well as their most memorable calls of that type. Follow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

Whether from complete panic, concern or from a personal flare for drama… 911 calls come into a police department and get relayed to field personnel in a calm tone via Dispatch. But that doesn't mean field personnel hears completely normal calls for service come through the radio. In this episode, Mike and Michelle reflect on crime scenes that seemed to come in as one thing, but ended up being different than expected. Shop these small businesses with awesome Forensic swag:@KeevesInc@MorbidUnicorn4n6@TheCraftyCSI@BeforeTheCrypt@Carusos_CC@NightShift4n6@Forensicobsession@iSpyForensicsFollow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

In honor of the month of October and the month of Halloween, CSI's Mike and Michelle delve into some paranormal and creepy encounters they've had on the job; some things you just can't explain!Shop these small businesses with awesome Forensic swag:@KeevesInc@MorbidUnicorn4n6@TheCraftyCSI@BeforeTheCrypt@Carusos_CC@NightShift4n6@Forensicobsession@iSpyForensicsAs mentioned in the past couple episodes, if you have any information related to the recent homicides in Stockton, California; "The Stockton Police Department is encouraging anyone with information to call their non-emergency number at (209) 937-8377 or the Investigations Division at (209) 937-8323. You can submit anonymous tips to Stockton Crime Stoppers by:==TYPE - Submit a Tip online using the Stockton Crime==TALK - Call Stockton Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600==DOWNLOAD - the P3 Tips Mobile App and submit tips anonymously"Follow us on Instagram:   @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us:   VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

An obvious part of a Crime Scene Investigator's job is to make sense of what the evidence at a scene is telling them.  In this episode, Mike and Michelle discuss cases they've worked where CSI, Detectives and Coroners made determinations, based on the evidence, on whether a crime actually occurred. Follow us on Instagram:   @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us:   VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com-Follow Mike on TikTok: @crymscene31Follow Michelle on Instagram: @keeves.on.the.case

Ever wonder what the tools of the trade are for a CSI?  Forensic Specialists Mike and Michelle discuss equipment they utilize most working crime scenes in Southern California. Follow us on Instagram:   @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us:   VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com-Follow Mike on TikTok: @crymscene31Follow Michelle on Instagram: @keeves.on.the.case

Mistakes we made on or off the job...We've all been there! CSI's Mike and Michelle talk about their experiences surrounding working in law enforcement and where things didn't go as planned on the job.  Follow us on Instagram:   @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us:   VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com-Follow Mike on TikTok: @crymscene31Follow Michelle on Instagram: @keeves.on.the.case

Just as death is one of the few things in life that are certain, death is also one of the obvious aspects of Crime Scene Investigations that a field Forensic Professional will encounter in their career.  In the start of this series, CSI's Mike and Michelle reflect on some cases that have stood out to them over the years. Follow us on Instagram:   @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us:   VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com-Follow Mike on TikTok: @crymscene31Follow Michelle on Instagram: @keeves.on.the.case

If you want to be a crime scene investigator or are just interested in what it takes...Forensic Specialists Mike and Michelle talk about their experience.Follow us on Instagram: @voicesoutofdarknessEmail us: VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

A "secure" crime scene does not always mean it is a "safe" crime scene! In this episode, CSI's Mike and Michelle recall crime scenes they have processed that were full of surprises, some very dangerous, which left them reminded of the realities of the job.Follow us on Instagram:   @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us:   VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com-Follow Mike on TikTok: @crymscene31Follow Michelle on Instagram: @keeves.on.the.case

When you can smell your crime scene before actually seeing it... Hello DECOMP! In this new series titled "Our Worst Decomposing Body Cases", CSI's Mike and Michelle respectfully reflect on the incredible (and smelly) process that takes place when your body dies and some cases they've encountered as a responding CSI for Part 1.Follow us on Instagram:   @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us:   VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com-Follow Mike on TikTok: @crymscene31Follow Michelle on Instagram: @keeves.on.the.case

CSI's Mike and Michelle delve into their favorite aspects of crime scene investigations as well as the more unfavorable types of scenes they're called to process for evidence. Follow us on Instagram:   @voicesoutofdarknessE-mail Us:   VoicesOutOfDarkness@gmail.com

Hello everyone!  We are your hosts Mike and Michelle;  two Crime Scene Investigators currently working in a large, dynamic city in Southern California. Grab a donut or adult beverage with us as we candidly share a bit about who we are, what we do and our backgrounds as Crime Scene Investigators in this episode.The title of our podcast, 'Voices Out Of Darkness', was chosen to encompass our jobs as Crime Scene Investigators in being the voices for the evidence, for the victims… For the ones who can not tell the story themselves in their worst moment of darkness. We want to share real stories from our experiences in the field, have forensic professionals on, and talk all things forensics on this podcast!We are looking forward to connecting with you all;Follow us on Instagram @voicesoutofdarknessAnd email us with content you'd like to see or any questions you'd like us to answer at: voicesoutofdarkness@gmail.com