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A federal whistleblower exposed DOGE's unauthorized data grab — and within hours of Elon Musk publicly targeting him, someone cut his brake lines. California's primary ballots are still being counted, and Donald Trump is already on Truth Social at 1 a.m. screaming fraud before a single race is called. An LAPD internal report just used a word you never want to see attached to police officers: gang. Hunter College Professor and Author Dr. Calvin John Smiley joins us to break it all down.
In this special compilation of The Burn Podcast, Ben Newman brings together two powerhouse conversations that define what it means to live with purpose, resilience, and unrelenting drive.First, Bruce Cardenas takes us through his extraordinary path — from the Marines and LAPD to becoming the Chief Communications Officer at Quest Nutrition, and now a driving force behind brands like Legendary Foods. Bruce shares how his discipline, attention to detail, and relentless commitment to service opened doors he never expected. But beyond his professional success, Bruce's story is about people — the power of building authentic relationships, leading with gratitude, and showing up for others without expectation. His journey reminds us that fulfillment doesn't come from chasing titles but from finding ways to contribute and lift others along the way.Then, Jason Redman, a decorated Navy SEAL, joins Ben to share his story of survival, leadership, and the “Overcome Mindset” that turned one of life's darkest moments into his greatest source of strength. After being severely wounded in combat, Jason refused to be defined by his injuries. Instead, he built a new mission: helping others rise through their own ambushes — the unexpected challenges that test our purpose and perseverance. His story is not just about war; it's about the fight we all face in life, and the power of preparation, awareness, and relentless belief in your mission.Together, these conversations capture the essence of The Burn — the inner fire that pushes YOU to serve, to overcome, and to keep showing up when life demands your very best.************************************Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KOBRaWl5P8UListen on all platforms: https://www.theburnpodcast.com************************************Learn about upcoming events and coaching: https://www.workwithbnc.comGet Ben's latest book The STANDARD: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1stWork directly with Ben: https://www.bennewmancoaching.comConnect with Ben Newman:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693Qlogix: www.Q-logix.com/benhttps://www.bennewmancoaching.com************************************Learn about our Upcoming events and programs:https://www.workwithbnc.comLet's work TOGETHER https://www.bennewmancoaching.comLet's work together to write YOUR next book- BNC PublishingSend us a messageOrder my latest book The STANDARD: Winning at YOUR Highest Level: https://amzn.to/3DE1clY1st Phorm | The Foundation of High Performance Nutrition1stPhorm.com/bnewmanConnect with me everywhere else:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/continuedfightFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Continuedfight/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ContinuedFightLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-newman-b0b693
A coffin lid scratched from the inside, a stalker hiding in the basement, and a plate of "fresh venison" served by a man who was never a hunter — Redditors share the true moments that still keep them up at night.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RedditHorrorsREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4ywsvu9vLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Creepy True Occurrences From Redditors” posted at Factinate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/h9zz8vka(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: November, 2021Here's the blog synopsis in plain text, ready for your review pass before HTML conversion.Weird Darkness gathers dozens of true creepy stories submitted by Redditors, ranging from a grandmother buried alive in a backyard coffin to phantom police officers, a haunted hotel painter, a 1980s kidnapping attempt, and a dinner of "fresh venison" served by a cannibal.It opens with a coworker's family story about exhuming a grandmother who had been buried in a wooden box in the backyard, as was once customary. When the family lifted the lid to move her to a cemetery plot years later, they found claw marks covering the inside of the coffin — she had been buried alive.From there, a babysitter hears pans falling in the basement after putting the children to bed and calls the police expecting a single patrol officer. A full SWAT team arrives at the door instead, because the dispatcher heard a second phone on the line hang up after the call ended. A man wanted for multiple assaults had been listening from the basement extension.A secluded spring campground follows, where a father and his friends befriended a quiet neighbor living out of a makeshift truck camper. Days later, driving out, they spotted him hanging from a tree beside his untouched campsite, a note pinned to the trunk with a buck knife — the suicide had happened at the father's favorite camping spot, the same one where he finally told his children the story years later.Next comes a twelve-year-old girl living in a backyard trailer who heard footsteps crossing the metal roof at night, always when she was alone. Months later she woke to find the trailer sweltering, the heater cranked to full blast, and fled on instinct; investigators later found the door lock tampered with and a kitchen knife hidden behind a chair beside the heating controls, where the staring neighbor had apparently crouched in wait.After the first break, a traveler in Taiwan steps into an elevator near a night market and stops on a pitch-dark, abandoned floor that shouldn't exist. The building's fourth floor — omitted from the panel entirely, in keeping with Chinese numerical superstition — had been sealed after a hair salon employee died by suicide there, and the elevator had been professionally reprogrammed to never stop on it. It sometimes does anyway, and riders report a figure in a gown moving toward the doors.Then a 2 a.m. street fight ends with a stabbing, a daughter catching her bleeding stepfather on the porch, and an answering machine message recorded at the exact time of the attack: a school friend across town, crying, describing a dream of screaming, a fight, and her friend covered in blood — in the late 1980s, long before cell phones could have carried the news.A college student renting a basement room recounts his dog growling at one corner of the room, followed by the small dirt-floored closet under the stairs creaking open on its own with deliberate slowness, leaving him frozen in the dark hallway for five full minutes.A seven-year-old girl visiting her mother's best friend watches a burned family — a mother, a teenage boy, and two younger girls — walk the house and beckon her to come with them. Years later the friend admitted the family had moved out over hauntings: baby toys scattered overnight, blankets and pillows arranged on the floor as if people had slept there.A smashed flower pot follows, found twenty feet from its shelf in the middle of a family room floor with no dirt trail, as if it had been carried and dropped straight down. Then two brothers named Jack and Tom each spend a night silently furious at the other's loud guests, only to meet in the hallway and discover the living room full of chattering old people belonged to neither of them — the room stood empty, smelling of musk.A college party flips from paranormal dread to absurdity when a bleeding, pantsless man with wild hair forces his way through the door screaming "please"; the supposed intruder turned out to be a friend of a friend on a catastrophic acid trip who had lost his pants running through a field.The block closes with a runner who caught a prospective neighbor — a man who had complimented his physique two days earlier — standing at his bedroom window at midnight, having entered the house earlier to adjust the blinds for a better view. The chase across gravel driveways ended with a written confession, a photographed license plate, and, a full year later, a knock on the door from the same man, apologizing.Out of the second break comes a Hollywood Hills doorstep in the early 1980s: a distraught woman babbling about blood, two LAPD officers who collect her within ten minutes, and then two more officers thirty minutes later — the ones actually dispatched to the call, with no record of who the first pair were or where they took her.The night crew of a 24-hour Subway describes their resident "SubGhost," blamed for disembodied conversations, crashing noises, items sliding off counters, and a new automatic paper towel dispenser that unspooled an entire roll, sheet by sheet, in an empty room.Three children watch a white figure of a man sit atop a telephone pole, grinning at them, before he stands, jumps, and vanishes before reaching the ground. Then a basement-apartment tenant describes a man watching him through the window for ten minutes, followed weeks later by an air conditioner cover pried off in the night — and a police department that could do nothing until someone actually broke in.A newspaper carrier on a rural route in 2000 describes a drenched man in a white shirt charging out of a rain-filled ditch at 2 a.m. with what looked like a hatchet in his hand; the man took his own life within the hour, and the carrier had to pound on a farmhouse door to report it because his Motorola flip phone had no signal.A bus rider chats with an oddly unsettling woman at the stop, boards an empty bus, and hears "Hey! Remember me?" from a little girl who resembles the woman exactly — on a bus the rider is certain was empty.The episode then travels to South Africa's Eastern Cape in July 2010, where a humanitarian worker and a missionary named Piet arrive at a Xhosa village to find it deserted. A naked woman covered in cuts, missing an ear, and running on all fours charged their truck, screeching and clawing at the windows as they fled. The villagers later said only that "a bad presence" had been in the village and was now gone.Gentler hauntings follow: a clock radio scraping across a desk to face a grandson and playing opera — the late grandfather's wake-up music of choice — two weeks after the funeral; a glass bowl that shattered downstairs during a sleepover and was found already swept up, its pieces gathered into another bowl on the table; and a dying grandfather whose eyes opened wide on his final breath as he smiled, looking happier than he had in years.The dread returns with a woman home alone who hears something working at her front door lock and sees two silhouettes — one at the door, one at the living room window — standing motionless, watching her watch them. They vanished before help arrived, and she found the basement window partially kicked in the next morning.A Sacramento man recounts surviving an attempted kidnapping around age nine or ten: a white van stopped beside a late-night Frisbee game, the sliding door opened, and a man in black flew out on a rigged telescoping harness operated from inside, missing his grab by inches. The three boys hid on a school roof for nearly an hour while the van circled, searching.A small-town yard sale yields a dented silver cigarette case for two dollars; months later the same elderly seller has the identical case — same dent, same brand of cigarette inside — while the original has vanished from the buyer's nightstand drawer. A man recalls childhood dreams of gripping toys hard enough to wake up holding them, including the Skeletor figure his family swore they never bought.Then a sixteen-year-old new driver and her four-year-old half-sister are stalked across town by a purple-faced man in a white pickup truck who blocked intersections, revealed a gun under his shirt, rammed their car toward oncoming traffic, and drew a finger across his throat. The older sister's gas station escape plan — coaching the four-year-old to jump out and run to the counter — ended the pursuit, though polic
Today's Mystery: Johnny Dollar is asked to protect a respected New Jersey stockbroker whose past involvement in a fraudulent securities scheme has made him the target of blackmail. When the ex-convict behind the threat demands a fortune in exchange for silence, Johnny finds himself racing to stop a deadly trap before it destroys an innocent family.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 17, 1959Originated from HollywoodStars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Also starring G. Stanley Jones, Alan Reed, and Frank Gerstle. Written, produced, and directed by Jack Johnstone. Announcer: Dan Cubberly.When making your travel plans, remember johnnydollarair.comBecome one of our Patreon Supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netThank you to our Patreon Supporter of the Day: Diane, Patreon supporter since July 2023.Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Episode DescriptionIn this episode of Murder in the Black, the host reflects on Latasha Harlins' life, death, and legacy while connecting her story to racial violence, community grief, policing, and justice in America. She also shares her firsthand experience attending the Karmelo Anthony trial and examines how Black youth are viewed in courtrooms, media, and public opinion.Key TopicsLatasha Harlins' life, family, and tragic deathSouth Central LA in the 1980s and 1990sEula Mae Love, Rodney King, and LAPD violenceBlack and Korean community tensions in South CentralThe 1992 LA Uprising and its aftermathThe O.J. Simpson trial and distrust of the LAPDCyrus Carmack-Belton and ongoing racial violenceThe Karmelo Anthony trial and courtroom experienceRace, accountability, grief, and Black childhoodTimestamps00:00 - Witnessing the Karmelo Anthony trial00:23 - Latasha Harlins' story03:06 - Latasha's family and move to LA05:42 - Crystal Harlins' death09:15 - Black grandmothers and survival11:07 - Latasha's dreams13:14 - Black/Korean tensions in South Central14:19 - Eula Mae Love and LAPD violence17:15 - Rodney King21:34 - Latasha's murder23:22 - Sentencing and outrage26:21 - 1992 LA Uprising29:32 - O.J. Simpson and the LAPD30:24 - Cyrus Carmack-Belton31:03 - Karmelo Anthony case36:04 - Jury composition37:09 - Verdict impact42:19 - Race, grief, and accountability46:01 - James Baldwin reflectionResourcesLatasha Harlins case, Rodney King beating, 1992 LA Uprising, O.J. Simpson trial, Cyrus Carmack-Belton case, Karmelo Anthony case, James Baldwin quote.
(June 10, 2026) Heather Brooker joins Bill for Handel on the News. Becerra to face Hilton in California Gov’s race. LAPD officer shot in chest in Boyle Heights gunfight. Iran launches retaliatory strikes on US targets in Middle East. Nick Reiner seeks funds for defense from money slain parents left him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Frank Mottek talks about the issues that matter most to Californians: energy, homelessness, and crime. Frank Mottek is joined by, Steve Hilton, is the leading candidate for governor and he's got a plan to tackle these pressing problems. From cutting energy costs to addressing the homeless crisis, Steve shares his vision for a better California. In this episode, we dive into the world of energy, where California's abundance of oil reserves is being ignored in favor of expensive and unreliable sources. Steve explains how he'd use his executive powers to open up oil and gas production, bringing down energy costs and making life more affordable for Californians. We also discuss the importance of addressing the homeless crisis, which Steve believes requires a focus on enforcement, mental health services, and addiction treatment. But it's not all doom and gloom. We also talk about the bright spots in California, like the efforts of the Los Angeles Police Department to crack down on crime in MacArthur Park. Our guest, Dennis Zine, a former LAPD sergeant, shares his insights on the importance of community policing and the need for local leaders to take responsibility for keeping our streets safe. If you're concerned about the future of California, you won't want to miss this episode. Steve Hilton shares his vision for a better California, where energy costs are under control, homelessness is decreasing, and crime is on the decline. Tune in to hear his plans and join the conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On This Episode:-Review of The Art of Dying (1991), a sexy, action fueled thriller about a pair of serial killers posing as Hollywood casting directors who murder hot young actors during auditions. These sadistic cinephiles can only be brought down by a LAPD cop (Wings Hauser) who plays by his own rules.-My thoughts on Obsession (2026) and Faces of Death (2024).-Whats the deal with David Cronenberg?! The Shrouds (2024), Cronenberg's most personal film?Follow Skeleton Factory...Instagram: skeleton_factoryPatreon: patreon.com/skeletonfactory
Conway Jr Show Hour 2 (6.4) Live Dynamite, Passive-Aggressive Drivers & HVAC Shakeups Tonight, we kick things off with a wild Valley Glen scare after a homeowner finds 20 sticks of live dynamite in a freezer, prompting evacuations near NoHo West. That brings back memories of the infamous 2021 LAPD fireworks explosion on 27th Street in South L.A. Then, Ventura Boulevard gets named the most passive-aggressive street in the U.S.—which raises the real question: are you a passive-aggressive driver? At 7:20, Dean Sharp, The House Whisperer, joins the show to break down the rapidly changing world of heating and air conditioning. New HVAC technology, new energy standards, new air quality rules, and a major shift in how homes are being heated and cooled could impact anyone looking at a new system. Plus, we get into Dutch Bros baristas asking, “Whatcha doing today?”, awkward customer service chit-chat, Trader Joe’s bread that barely survives the ride home, the new pastel mini tote bag craze, WeHo Pride weekend, Kathy Hilton stepping down as Grand Marshal of the parade, and smart gas pump tips to help you save money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(June 05, 2026) LAPD, DEA sweep through MacArthur Park again. Military training brings sounds of gunfire in Long Beach, Industry. California vote count slow, leaving governor and L.A mayor races undecided. President Trump slams California elections, alleges ‘cheating’ in governor and LA mayor races.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nithya Raman is gaining on Spencer Pratt for the second spot in the Mayor's race. California's Secretary of State is preaching patience as votes counts continue. The feds and LAPD team up to sweep MacArthur Park. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com
The Kubik Report: From Army Special Forces to the LAPD — Alan Farber's Remarkable Story What is it really like to serve in elite military units and then patrol some of America's toughest neighborhoods as a police officer? In this compelling episode of The Kubik Report, Victor Kubik sits down with his neighbor and friend, Alan Farber, whose life journey took him through two extraordinary careers: the U.S. Army Special Forces and the Los Angeles Police Department. Alan enlisted in the Army at age 18 and eventually became a member of the Special Forces, completing 55 parachute jumps and participating in sensitive missions during a tense period of world history. He shares firsthand accounts of military life, the discipline and courage required for special operations, and the realities behind experiences most people only see portrayed in movies. After his military service, Alan began a second career with the LAPD, serving in Los Angeles during challenging years that tested both officers and communities. He reflects on life as a police officer, the dangers, the difficult decisions, and the human side of law enforcement. More than a story about adventure and risk, this conversation reveals the character, sensitivity, and perspective that come from a lifetime of service. Alan's candid recollections provide a fascinating look behind the headlines and Hollywood portrayals of both military and police work. Alan and his wife, Becki, have been neighbors of Victor and Beverly for nearly three years. Their friendship inspired this engaging conversation that offers listeners a rare glimpse into an extraordinary life. You won't want to miss this insightful and memorable episode.
Todays Mystery: A boarding house operator accuses a young police officer of assault, battery, and soliciting a bribe after a narcotics arrest. As Friday and Jacobs investigate, conflicting witness statements and questions about the complainant's injuries force them to determine whether an officer crossed the line—or whether someone is trying to frame him.Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 6, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs.Also featuring Whit Connor.Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann. Announcer: Hal Gibney.Support the show monthly at PatreonPatreon Supporter of the Day: Judith, Patreon supporter since March 2016.Support the show on a one-time basis at Support the ShowMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey… Listener SurveyGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our Facebook friendsFollow us on Instagram at InstagramFollow us on Twitter Twitter/XJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
This week Robert invites Joe Kassabian to the guest seat and regales him with the thrilling story of Mark Fuhrman, the most famous racist in LAPD history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode, we interview retired LAPD Sgt. Marlon Marrache about the infamous Rampart Scandal. We go down the rabbit hole about how the crimes were committed, who was involved, and the resulting criminal convictions of LAPD officers.___________For those who aren't paid subscribers: Have we helped you with our podcast content, or with a phone call or email advice? You can now show your love at buymeacoffee.com! Here are the links in the event you'd like to express your appreciation if we've made a difference:buymeacoffee.com/kenroybalbuymeacoffee.com/donovanheavenerBonus: Our books are discounted 50% for podcast subscribers!! (Email us for your discount code.)You're going to love these great new podcast offerings!!Purchase your copies today:Ken's Book: https://policebackground.net/#book-podcastDonovan's Book: https://prep4duty.com/oralboardContact us:www.policebackground.netprep4duty.com
The New York Times‘ obituary (5/18/26) for former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman quotes him saying that “policemen never get the benefit of the doubt.” The racism of Mark Fuhrman, the Los Angeles police detective whose involvement in the O.J. Simpson murder investigation helped sink the prosecution's case, was so well-known comedian Dana Carvey once mocked him with a Nazi salute, calling him “Mark the Fuhrer-man.” Fuhrman's death this month (New York Times, 5/18/26) took middle-aged and older Americans back to 1995, when the televised trial of Simpson, accused of murdering his ex-wife and her friend, dominated media for much of the year. During the trial, audio recordings and witness testimony revealed Fuhrman's use of the n-word and other racist views, sinking his credibility as the cop responsible for recovering the “bloody glove,” the key piece of evidence tying Simpson to the killings. Because he had previously testified that he never used the word, it opened an opportunity for the defense to suggest he wasn't honest about other things—and had a motivation to frame a Black celebrity. Unrelenting racism In July 2017, CNN‘s Kyra Phillips played new excerpts from the Fuhrman tapes. The tapes portrayed hours of unrelenting racism. “All these n*****s in L.A. city government…all of them should be lined up against a wall and fucking shot,” he said. And often sexism as well: “What if I’ve just been raped by two buck n*****s, and a female shows up?” During the trial, witness Kathleen Bell testified that Fuhrman had said, “If I had my way, all the n*****s would be gathered together and burned.” Bell told the court, “When he sees a Black man with a white woman driving in a car, he pulls them over,” with no traffic violation needed (Washington Post, 9/5/95). Fuhrman became the national representation of the American racist cop. He invoked the Fifth Amendment when questioned about his handling of evidence (LA Times, 9/7/95), offering the shadow of a doubt the jury needed to acquit the former football and movie star. In his fiery closing argument, defense attorney Johnnie Cochran characterized Fuhrman as “this perjurer, this racist, this genocidal racist.” Fuhrman pleaded no contest to a perjury charge a year later (CNN, 10/2/96). But there was something bigger about Fuhrman, and it's something we can deeply feel in the media environment today. ‘Unwitting catalyst’ Mark Fuhrman interviewed in ESPN‘s OJ: Made in America (2016). The legal “dream team” Simpson assembled certainly focused on pushing the jury for an acquittal—that's a defense lawyer's job. But as outlined in both the dramatized The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story on FX and ESPN's OJ: Made in America, defense lead Cochran also built a larger case for a larger audience. (Side note: FAIR's Janine Jackson briefly appears in the ESPN documentary in a segment about media coverage of the trial.) Nicole Brown Simpson was killed at her Los Angeles home, along with Ron Goldman, on June 12, 1994, just two years after the city was engulfed in racial rioting as a result of an acquittal of police officers who had been videotaped brutally beating a Black man, Rodney King. For much of America, the rioting was a dividing moment. Civil rights activists saw it as the explosion of a powder keg under pressure of decades of tension between LA's Black community and the cops. A great deal of white America saw the rioting as an inexplicable overreaction. Press voices had their doubts too. Newsweek (5/10/92) called the looting “a manic fiesta, a TV game show with every looter a winner.” Cochran set out to change the narrative, to demonstrate to the white public that Black Los Angeles has systemically suffered from racist policing. Ben Ehrenreich (Guardian, 4/22/20): “The thousands of African Americans who migrated to Los Angeles from the Jim Crow south had found similar cruel realities awaiting them.” In Set the Night on Fire, Mike Davis and Jon Weiner outline the ongoing war against the Black community by LA cops in the 1960s, erupting in the 1965 Watts riots. From the Guardian‘s review (4/22/20): LA's police make dramatic appearances in almost every chapter, clubbing peaceful protesters, brutalizing activists and killing so many Black men, and with such absolute impunity, that Davis and Wiener's claim that “the Manson gang were bit players compared to the forces of law and order” ends up feeling more than fair. In the authors' telling, the wanton violence of the police acted as a consistent if unwitting catalyst to historical change: It was the chaos that followed a ferocious LAPD assault on anti-war protesters that added to Lyndon Johnson's decision not to run for re-election in 1968, and the LAPD's murder of a Black Muslim named Ronald Stokes—seven other Muslims were shot in the same incident—that pushed Malcolm X towards a broader vision of Black liberation. The shared experience of LAPD violence, Davis and Wiener write, forged a “common culture of resistance” among Black and Chicano youth, white hipsters and anti-war activists, and the city's gay community. This situation hardly improved with the economic turmoil of the 1970s, or the reactionary retreat of the 1980s. For many Black Angelenos, the 1992 riots weren't about one videotape, but about this entire history. Cochran had an opportunity to reveal the situation in the early ’90s to America. And with Fuhrman, who was called by the prosecution to bring the bloody glove into evidence, Cochran was able to show a feverishly racist man at the center of this investigation. ‘Kill somebody and go have some chicken’ Sean Hannity (Hannity, 1/10/23) interviewing Pam Bondi (then a former Florida attorney general) and Mark Fuhrman. In the end, Simpson was acquitted, and Fuhrman became a symbol of a divided America. It’s quite telling that the disgraced cop later found a landing place on Fox News. The Murdoch media empire created the news network the year after the Simpson trial as the antithesis to what it claimed was a liberal slant in corporate television news. Bringing on Fuhrman as a recurring guest—and, later, giving him his own show on Fox Nation—didn’t just promote his own public rehabilitation, it foretold a shift in “acceptable” discourse on right-wing TV. Fox‘s Greta van Susteren (5/19/05) defended having him on as a frequent guest: Mark happens to be a very, very, very smart detective—one of the best I have ever worked with and I have worked with many. He really thinks about the investigations we book him on the show to discuss. But Fox was attracted to Fuhrman not by his smarts, but by his hate. The racism that spilled out in the Simpson trial—Fuhrman's animosity toward the people who he was sworn to protect and serve—catered directly to the Fox audience. Another Fox star that routinely showcased Fuhrman was Sean Hannity (Extra!, 9/13). On Hannity & Colmes (11/16/06; cited by Media Matters, 11/20/06), Fuhrman asserted that the the type of “people” he “dealt with … for 20 years” will kill somebody and go have some chicken at KFC. You will catch them eating chicken and drinking a beer after they just murdered three people. He added that “these people are out there. They’re all over the place.” In another appearance, Hannity (Hannity, 7/16/13) brought the ex-cop on to speculate on whether Black people would riot if George Zimmerman were found not guilty of murdering an unarmed Trayvon Martin in Florida. “Mark, it seems to me like it's going to be a dangerous scenario for the cities where this is going to occur,” said Hannity. Fuhrman replied, “I think you're right, Sean,” and proceeded to fantasize about protesters “assaulting people, assaulting officers, so when you cross that line, it's pretty obvious, and, you know, this is completely drawn on racial lines now.” ‘They just take more and more’ “You can always find something that doesn’t look like justice was served one way or another,” Mark Fuhrman tells Megyn Kelly (and right-wing novelist Brad Thor) on Fox‘s Kelly File (7/8/16). Fuhrman had nothing but contempt for the Black Lives Matter movement erupting in Ferguson, Missouri. He told Fox News' Megyn Kelly (8/10/15): Stopping traffic is not a lawful demonstration. Stopping pedestrians is not a lawful demonstration. Stopping regular traffic on sidewalks in front of buildings. That is not lawful demonstrations. And they should enforce it. And you know, when you allow some kind of, you know, leeway, they just take more and more. And now we have people that are not on the city council and they’re not on the police department, no matter how represented the Black community is. They are not there. You’re dealing with gang members and street drug dealers that are just hanging out. They’re armed and they’re taking advantage of a hesitant police department. How did Fuhrman respond to a video of “a white school police officer in a Columbia [South Carolina] classroom grabbing an African-American student by the neck, flipping her backward as she sat at her desk, then dragging and throwing her across the floor” (New York Times, 10/26/15)? He made the officer a saint on Fox. Media Matters (10/27/15) quoted Fuhrman: He requested her. He verbally did that. The next level is he put a hand on her. She escalated it from there. He used soft control. He threw her on the ground, he handcuffed her. He didn’t use mace. He didn’t use a Taser. He didn’t use a stick. He didn’t kick her. He didn’t hit her. He didn’t choke her. He used a minimal amount of force necessary to effect an arrest. In 2019, he attacked Democratic presidential hopefuls for their police reform rhetoric on the Ingraham Angle (8/2/19), saying those politicians were looking to win “that 18-to-25-year-old base that is involved in all these movements—these anti-government, anti-establishment, anti-republic, anti-Trump” movements. He eventually was given his own show on Fox News spinoff Fox Nation, the Fuhrman Diaries, which ran from 2018 to 2022. (Fox promoted him as “America's most controversial detective”—LA Times, 11/29/18.) ‘Total reputational annihilation’ Just because someone lied under oath about using racial slurs dozens of times doesn’t mean they should be canceled (Wall Street Journal, 5/20/26)—and by “canceled,” we mean given their own TV show. People can and do change over time. Fuhrman gave a somewhat nuanced view on Fox News (Ingraham Angle, 5/29/20) about the police killing of George Floyd, which resulted in widespread political unrest. He called Floyd's killing “a slow-motion homicide,” and said the video footage was “a slow and really painful thing to watch of somebody grinding somebody’s face into the pavement until they’re dead.” At the Murdoch-owned Wall Street Journal, columnist Matthew Hennessey (5/20/26) christened Fuhrman a victim of cancel culture, admitting that he was a “bad cop,” but that he was among the first to suffer the total reputational annihilation that has become a hallmark of life in the digital era, where everything you say—or have ever said—will one day be used against you in the court of public opinion. It’s a strange sort of “reputational annihilation” that gets you regularly showcased on a national cable TV network, and then gives you your own show. Fuhrman’s afterlife as a commentator foretold a media conservatism that flips the narrative about racist policing on its head, where prejudice becomes a sign of expertise. It’s a legacy we live with today in MAGA America, even with Fuhrman having departed this world. Research assistance: Priyanka Bansal
(May 28, 2026) California bans cops from seizing election ballots. A luxury survivalist community is tearing itself apart. How private money helps bankroll the LAPD and enables access to officials. ‘Inheritance bullying’ is putting family homes and generational wealth at risk. The $400MIL showdown between billionaire and a California mayor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this powerful episode, hosts Steve and Ken Roybal sit down with Andrew Gonzalez, a 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) who spent the majority of his career working the intense 77th Street Division and specialized gang units. Andrew pulls back the curtain on the evolution of modern street gangs, revealing how social media and encrypted applications have shifted criminal enterprises into highly sophisticated, clandestine corporate-style structures. He drops hard-hitting truths about the daily realities of policing in South Central, what it feels like to face a loaded gun in a split-second shootout, and the harrowing side of responding to violent crime scenes. Beyond the tactical talk, this interview explores the heavy mental health toll of law enforcement. Andrew opens up about his personal battles with PTSD, depression, and human suffering, sparking an important conversation with Ken (himself a retired LAPD veteran) on the critical importance of modern police resiliency programs, mental health resources, and catching trauma before it overflows. Tune in to hear an authentic, raw perspective on the human being behind the badge, the undeniable power of a strong family unit, and how Andrew is now giving back through his first-responder business, Battle Cry Gear. Check out Andrew's high-quality first responder EDC gear: https://battlecrygear.com Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the TPS show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055 Sergeant Steve YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheSergeantSteve
Todays Mystery: A missing housewife vanishes without taking any clothes, money, or luggage, and detectives quickly begin to suspect her tight-fisted husband may know more than he admits. As Sergeant Friday investigates, the woman's troubled teenage son provides a clue that points toward something buried deep inside the family nursery.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 28, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed JacobsAlso featuring Herb Ellis. Announcer: Hal Gibney. Script by Jim Moser. Music by Walter Schumann.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Peter, Patreon supporter since April 2020Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey… Listener SurveyGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our Facebook friendsFollow us on Instagram at InstagramFollow us on Twitter Twitter/XJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Marlon Marrache spent 24 years with the LAPD — including time working the division that investigates its own officers. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Marlon pulls back the curtain on what Internal Affairs actually does, how the process really works from complaint to outcome, and why it looks nothing like what you've seen on TV. He gets into the lies, the cover-ups, the code of silence, and what actually happens to officers when misconduct is proven — giving an insider look at one of the most secretive divisions in American law enforcement. _____________________________________________ #LAPD #InternalAffairs #TrueCrime _____________________________________________ Connect with Marlon Marrache: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themarracheshow/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkpEPUwRpbaMMLb1saX9zA _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Shop Locked In Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 LAPD Internal Affairs — Marlon's Story and the Secrets He's Sharing 02:22 Growing Up as an Immigrant and How It Shaped His Path to the LAPD 07:07 How Sports the Navy and a Late Start Led Him to Law Enforcement 13:01 The LAPD Culture Scandals and Internal Corruption Nobody Talks About 21:49 How Social Media Destroyed the LAPD's Ability to Hide the Truth 23:44 His Early Patrol Years and How the Role of Cops Changed Around Him 34:46 The Trauma Loneliness and Coping Mechanisms That Define Long Careers 40:45 How and Why He Moved Into Internal Affairs — The Decision That Changed Everything 47:40 The Real Reputation of Internal Affairs vs What It's Actually Like Inside 53:41 His First Internal Affairs Case — How Hard It Really Is to Investigate Your Own 01:02:59 The Challenge of Proving False Statements Against Fellow Officers 01:10:52 False Statements Perjury and the Policy Violations That Destroy Careers 01:20:32 Bad Hires Rogue Officers and Who Is Really Responsible for Accountability 01:25:04 What Actually Happens to Corrupt Cops — Resignations Pensions and Consequences 01:30:08 Inside the Psychology and Process of a Real Internal Affairs Investigation 01:34:01 The Most Common Complaints Against LAPD Officers and What the Public Gets Wrong 01:42:28 Did Internal Affairs Destroy His Friendships — The Personal Cost of Doing the Right Thing 01:47:06 The Career Lessons That Only Come From Investigating Your Own Department 02:05:51 Purpose Empathy and What He Really Wants People to Know About Police Work _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Los Angeles Police A Toxic Environment? Trauma, Stress, Race, Gender Discrimination, and Why One LAPD Lieutenant Quit Before Her Pension. For decades, the Los Angeles Police Department has been viewed as one of the most recognizable law enforcement agencies in America. Serving in a massive City like Los Angeles, California comes with intense pressure, dangerous calls, political scrutiny, and emotional trauma that few people outside of policing can truly understand. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #Free #Podcast #Radio But according to former LAPD Lieutenant Lita Abella, it was not the violence on the streets that ultimately forced her to leave policing just months before qualifying for her pension. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. She says it was the toxic environment inside the department itself. In this emotional and revealing episode featured on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and major Podcast platforms nationwide, Abella speaks openly about trauma, stress, discrimination, internal politics, and what she describes as a deeply damaging culture within the Los Angeles Police Department. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. The #Free Podcast episode offers listeners a rare and personal look into the emotional cost of law enforcement from someone who spent years serving inside one of America's most famous police agencies. The Trauma Started Immediately Many police officers remember their first horrific call for the rest of their lives. For Lita Abella, that trauma came almost immediately. She recalls responding to the death of a toddler who fell from a balcony early in her career. It was the kind of tragic scene that no amount of academy training can prepare an officer to handle emotionally. Like countless officers across California and the United States, Abella quickly learned that police work often involves witnessing people during the worst moments of their lives. Los Angeles Police A Toxic Environment? Trauma, Stress, Race, Gender Discrimination, and Why One LAPD Lieutenant Quit Before Her Pension. The show is inspiring audiences through the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Apple, Spotify, iHeartradio and and many Podcast platforms. Fatal accidents. Violent assaults. Domestic violence. Dead children. Shooting victims. Suicides. Murder scenes. While the public may only see flashing lights or crime scene tape, officers often carry the emotional weight of those moments for years afterward. Abella says one of the cases that stayed with her most involved a 16-year-old shooting victim who died in front of her. Those experiences became part of her life as an LAPD officer. Yet despite the emotional impact of traumatic calls, she says she found ways to manage the stress that came from the streets. What became harder to survive was everything happening internally within the agency. Los Angeles Police A Toxic Environment? Trauma, Stress, Race, Gender Discrimination, and Why One LAPD Lieutenant Quit Before Her Pension. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. “The Streets Were Easier Than The Politics” One of the most striking parts of Abella's story is her belief that the trauma from actual police work was easier to handle than the internal politics she says existed inside the Los Angeles Police Department. According to Abella, command staff and City Hall created what she describes as a toxic work environment. That statement alone raises difficult questions that continue to spark debate inside law enforcement agencies nationwide. How much pressure do officers face from leadership? Can department politics become emotionally destructive? What happens when officers feel unsupported by their own agency? Can internal stress become more dangerous than the calls officers respond to every day? Abella says the constant pressure inside the department slowly became overwhelming. While officers are trained to prepare for dangerous suspects and violent encounters, many say they are not prepared for the emotional impact of toxic workplace culture, career retaliation fears, political agendas, or internal battles within large police organizations. Los Angeles Police A Toxic Environment? Trauma, Stress, Race, Gender Discrimination, and Why One LAPD Lieutenant Quit Before Her Pension. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. In major City police departments like LAPD, officers often operate under enormous public scrutiny while also navigating internal administrative pressures. For some officers, those combined stressors can become unbearable. Gender Discrimination Inside Policing Abella also says gender discrimination was part of her experience within the LAPD. Women in law enforcement have long discussed the challenges of working in what has traditionally been a male-dominated profession. While progress has been made over the years, many female officers continue to report issues involving unequal treatment, harassment, lack of support, or difficulties advancing within agencies. Abella's comments add to ongoing national conversations surrounding women in policing and the emotional toll that discrimination can create over time. Law enforcement agencies often ask officers to remain mentally strong under extreme pressure. But critics argue that when officers feel isolated or unsupported within their own departments, the long-term effects can become devastating. The conversation surrounding mental health in policing has expanded dramatically in recent years as more officers openly discuss burnout, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion. This compelling conversation is available across Podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, where social audiences continue engaging with powerful stories about trauma, recovery, and resilience. Los Angeles Police A Toxic Environment? Trauma, Stress, Race, Gender Discrimination, and Why One LAPD Lieutenant Quit Before Her Pension Stories like Abella's highlight how trauma can come not only from violent calls but also from workplace culture itself. Race And Minority Discrimination Abella also claims racial minority discrimination was part of the problem during her law enforcement career. Race has remained one of the most difficult and controversial conversations surrounding policing in America, particularly in large departments operating in diverse communities like Los Angeles, California. While police agencies nationwide have promoted diversity recruitment efforts for years, some officers continue to say discrimination and unequal treatment still exist behind the scenes. Abella's story brings attention to concerns raised by some minority officers who say they have faced barriers, bias, or unequal opportunities during their careers. Los Angeles Police A Toxic Environment? Trauma, Stress, Race, Gender Discrimination, and Why One LAPD Lieutenant Quit Before Her Pension The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. Her perspective adds another layer to an already emotional discussion about race, policing, leadership, and workplace culture inside law enforcement agencies. Walking Away Months Before A Pension Perhaps the most shocking part of Abella's story is her decision to leave policing only months before qualifying for her pension. For most officers, reaching retirement eligibility becomes a finish line after years of sacrifice, stress, missed holidays, dangerous calls, family strain, and emotional trauma. Walking away before securing those retirement benefits is almost unheard of. But according to Abella, staying inside the environment had become too damaging emotionally and mentally. She says she resigned to save her own life. That statement reflects the seriousness of the mental and emotional struggles some officers quietly experience while continuing to wear the uniform every day. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast continues bringing listeners real conversations from the front lines of crime, policing, trauma, survival, and healing. Police officers are often expected to appear emotionally strong no matter what they witness or endure. Yet many officers privately battle stress, trauma, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and emotional fatigue without seeking help. Some fear appearing weak. Others fear damaging their careers. Some simply believe nobody will understand. The Growing Conversation About Police Trauma Across America, conversations about trauma and mental health among law enforcement officers are becoming more public than ever before. Podcasts, Books, documentaries, and interviews on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other Podcast platforms are increasingly exploring the emotional realities of police work. Many retired officers now openly discuss PTSD, alcoholism, failed marriages, depression, suicide, and emotional trauma connected to years spent responding to violence and tragedy. Los Angeles Police A Toxic Environment? Trauma, Stress, Race, Gender Discrimination, and Why One LAPD Lieutenant Quit Before Her Pension The topic of police suicide has also gained national attention as agencies work to improve mental health awareness and peer support programs. Abella's story contributes to this growing conversation by focusing not only on trauma from violent calls but also the impact of toxic leadership, discrimination, and internal politics. A Different Kind Of Police Story Most public discussions about policing focus on crime, arrests, shootings, or political debates. But stories like Lita Abella's focus on something deeper: the emotional survival of the officers themselves. Her experiences raise important questions for police leaders, City officials, officers, and the public: Are police officers receiving enough mental health support? How much emotional damage can toxic workplace culture create? Are female and minority officers being treated fairly? Can leadership decisions affect officer wellness? How many officers silently struggle while continuing to serve the public? These are difficult conversations, but they are becoming impossible to ignore. Trauma Stress Was It For Abella, the breaking point was not one single violent call. It was the accumulation of trauma, stress, internal conflict, emotional exhaustion, and what she describes as a toxic environment that finally pushed her to walk away. Los Angeles Police A Toxic Environment? Trauma, Stress, Race, Gender Discrimination, and Why One LAPD Lieutenant Quit Before Her Pension Her story serves as a reminder that sometimes the deepest wounds in policing are not always physical. Sometimes they are emotional. Sometimes they are invisible. And sometimes they follow officers long after they remove the uniform for the final time. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. Listen to this powerful #Free Podcast episode featuring former LAPD Lieutenant Lita Abella on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and major Podcast platforms nationwide. 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A frontman obsessed with Kurt Cobain. A band trying to outrun its own dorky image. A bass player who burned hot, disappeared, and later seemed to predict his own death. Harvard isolation, hotel-room debauchery, algorithmic songwriting, and a Weezer T-shirt at the center of an LAPD shooting. Listen to find out how Rivers Cuomo’s perfectly controlled rock band found its dark side. To see the full list of contributors, see the show notes at www.disgracelandpod.com. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to exclusive bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at disgracelandpod.com/membership. Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - GET THE NEWSLETTER Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: Instagram YouTube X (formerly Twitter) Facebook Fan Group TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The police department released audio on the Britney Spears DUI arrest and it's possibly worse than we thought. Brace yourselves for some accent changes, food offerings and bonkers info about Brit's mom.
www.patreon.com/theconspiracypodcastPart 1 was the rise. This is the fall.We pick up in the '90s, when the world that had made Michael Jackson started turning on him. The tabloids had a field day. The hyperbaric chamber. The Elephant Man's bones. A baby dangled off a balcony in Berlin. One by one, the story of the greatest entertainer who ever lived began to curdle into something else entirely.Then came the allegations.A dentist who drugged his own kid to get a confession. A $20 million demand to stay quiet. A 2003 documentary that aired to 48 million people and changed everything. A trial with 14 counts, a circus outside the courthouse, and a jury that came back not guilty — on every single one.And then, four years later, a rented mansion in Holmby Hills. A doctor on his phone with a cocktail waitress. A call to 911 that came 90 minutes too late. And the most famous human being on earth, gone at 50.We get into the death, the theories, the $400 million lawsuit still pending, and the question nobody has a clean answer to — was it negligence, a cash grab, a conspiracy, or all three?We also give you our takes. Unfiltered.00:00 — Intro, Patreon shoutouts 03:00 — Part 1 recap & where we left off08:00 — "Wacko Jacko" — the tabloids turn on him & the hyperbaric chamber truth09:00 — The Elephant Man bones stunt that went horribly wrong10:00 — Blanket over the Berlin balcony — the guys debate it11:00 — Jordan Chandler 1993: the Rent-A-Wreck call that started everything12:00 — The dentist dad who drugged his own kid to get a confession13:00 — Evan Chandler demands $20 million — the guys call it immediately15:00 — The LAPD raid, the Asia tour collapse & the world's worst PR agent16:00 — The $15.3 million settlement & the "innocent men don't pay" debate19:00 — Martin Bashir's documentary airs to 48 million people20:00 — The hand-holding interview — the guys watch it, react to it24:00 — Macaulay Culkin & Corey Feldman defend Michael25:00 — Tom Sneddon reopens the case & Neverland gets raided again26:00 — The 2005 trial: 14 counts, pajamas in court & the circus outside29:00 — The jury acquits on all 14 counts — not even one30:00 — "I hate this place. I never want to see it again." — Michael leaves Neverland forever32:00 — James Safechuck: the Pepsi commercial kid & what he alleged34:00 — Wade Robson: testified for Michael in 2005, then flipped in 201341:00 — Leaving Neverland wins an Emmy, music gets pulled worldwide42:00 — The estate sues HBO and wins — Neverland Firsthand rebuttal44:00 — The train station that wasn't built yet — the key credibility dispute45:00 — Leaving Neverland 2 drops in 2025 & the $400 million lawsuit47:00 — The death: propofol, insomnia & "give me the milk"51:00 — The night of June 24th — drug after drug, nothing works52:00 — Murray on the phone with a cocktail waitress while Michael stops breathing53:00 — CPR on the bed with one hand — the 911 call that came too late54:00 — Pronounced dead at 2:26 PM — the coroner rules homicide55:00 — Murray convicted, gets 4 years, walks in 2 & moves to Trinidad57:00 — Theory 1: AEG held a $17 million life insurance policy on Michael59:00 — Theory 2: He faked his death — the Elvis parallel01:01 — Theory 3: Murdered for the catalog — Paris & La Toya speak out01:03 — Theory 4: Sony silenced him — follow the money01:04 — Theory 5: The never-ending lawsuit machine & the $400 million cash grab01:09 — Final takes: did he do it? Who killed him? The guys give their verdicts01:19 — Murray should've gotten more time — unanimous agreement01:20 — The Matthew Perry & Prince parallel — why the story made them sad01:21 — Most famous person of all time? MJ vs. Jordan vs. Alexander the Great
LAPD officer and Long Beach mayoral candidate Joshua Rodriguez joins The Jackie Rae Show to explain why he's willing to walk away from a 14-year pension to ‘fix' Long Beach. We clash over policing, gangs, homelessness, immigration and bringing federal authorities into Black and brown communities — watch this before you vote in the Long Beach mayor's race.Rodriguez website with his socials: https://www.josh4lbcmayor.com/For more Long Beach News visit: https://www.jackieraetv.com/Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackieraetv/Join me on my TikTok Live Monday - Friday at 11am PST:
RUNDOWN Broadcasting from London while trying—and failing—to escape Mariners frustration, Mitch and Hotshot Scott bounce between Seattle baseball misery, European travel mishaps, London culture shock, soccer ticket disasters, and Mitch's realization that even crossing the street becomes dangerous when everything operates backward. They also hit Churchill history, Wembley dreams gone sideways, tourist adventures, and the strange reality that no amount of distance from Seattle seems capable of keeping Mariners disappointment from finding Mitch overseas. With Mitch away, Brady and Joe take an unfiltered look at a Mariners team that suddenly feels flat, frustrating, and increasingly difficult for fans to embrace. They dig into defensive problems, strikeouts, inconsistent offense, lineup decisions, clubhouse energy, and whether Seattle's identity has become too predictable and too dependent on home runs. Mitch and Puck wrestle with one of the biggest frustrations surrounding the Mariners right now: when questionable decisions happen during games, who actually owns them? The conversation centers on Dan Wilson, Jerry Dipoto, analytics influence, bullpen management, lineup choices, and whether modern baseball has created too many voices in the room. They also hit on Bryce Miller's interrupted no-hit bid, the controversial piggyback pitching approach, and the growing feeling that Seattle's biggest problem might not be talent. Mitch and Danny dive into growing frustration around the Mariners' decision-making, debating whether Dan Wilson is truly managing instinctively or operating under organizational marching orders from above. The conversation turns into a bigger argument about modern baseball philosophy, bullpen usage, lineup management, and whether Seattle is overthinking itself out of wins. GUESTS Brady Farkas | Host, Refuse to Lose podcast Joe Doyle | MLB analyst, Over-Slot Jason Puckett | KJ-Aren'ts / Puck Drop Danny O'Neil | Host, The Dang Apostrophe TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 | Mitch Flees the Country, Mariners Follow Him Anyway 20:59 | Mariners No-Table: Are the Mariners Becoming Unlikable? Mariners No-Table crew breaking down Seattle's struggles, fan frustration, and growing concerns around the direction of the club. 56:32 | KJ-Aren't's Jason Puckett: Who's Actually Running the Mariners? Jason Puckett and Mitch discuss Mariners leadership questions and organizational philosophy. 1:11:02 | Danny O'Neil: Mariners Micromanagement & Seahawks Prime Time Respect. 1:27:30 | Other Stuff Segment: Floyd Mayweather $175M fraud allegations and financial issues, Tiger Woods rehab return and Vanessa Trump health news, Stephen Colbert replacement programming and Byron Allen, Joey Chestnut probation and Nathan's Hot Dog Contest return, Najee Marshall $5,000 restaurant tip story, Chicago Bulls 1992–93 championship banner auction, Aaron Rodgers retirement announcement, Carmen Electra Playboy return and Baywatch reboot tease RIPs: Kyle Busch (NASCAR driver), Mark Fuhrman (former LAPD detective), Rob Base (rapper, It Takes Two), Barney Frank (former congressman) HEADLINES: Michigan woman caught hiding stolen wine bottle while being booked into jail, Arthur Gea emergency bathroom break during French Open debut, Doctor accidentally fixes irregular heartbeat during unrelated procedure, Woman turns blue after taking common medication
For more than a decade, the LAPD failed to stop a police officer who was a ticking time bomb. For two years, the department even paid him to stay home, fearing he was so racist he might harm innocent Black people. On the latest episode of Trey's Table, we examine how that scandal helped a murderer evade justice. #treystablepodcast #criminaljustice #truecrimepodcast
Mark Fuhrman is dead at 74. But the mainstream media is still selling you a manufactured narrative about the O.J. Simpson trial. We are ripping it to shreds.Thirty years ago, Marcia Clark and the D.A. shielded a corrupt LAPD detective while branding an honest civilian a "hostile witness" to protect a failing timeline. Today, Kato Kaelin takes you back inside the raw 5:15 AM Rockingham interrogation that led to the discovery of the bloody glove. Plus, LAPD insider Spencer Marks joins the war room to drop a bombshell about Fuhrman's real reputation inside the precinct—and the fatal blind spot that lost the Trial of the Century. The "hostile witness" told the truth. The "hero cop" became a convicted perjurer.We brought the receipts. Subscribe to TZ Scandal for zero-fluff, raw investigative true crime.
Today's Mystery: Joe Friday searches for the source of pornography being passed around by high school students.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 21, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarring: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday; Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs; Virginia Gregg; Ralph MoodySupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeffrey, Patreon supporter since July 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
**Clay Edwards Show – Episode 1219 Recap** **Guests:** Shaun Yurtkuran (Hour 1 & 2) and Andrew Gasser (Hour 2) ### Mark Fuhrman's Passing & OJ Simpson Trial Reflections Clay opened by discussing the passing of Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective best known for his role in the O.J. Simpson trial. He described Fuhrman as one of the most iconic and infamous figures in modern pop culture history. Shaun, who has studied the case extensively, noted that prosecutors were aware of Fuhrman's background issues before calling him as a witness. He pointed out that Chris Darden reportedly resisted using Fuhrman, but Marcia Clark made the final decision to call him. Both hosts agreed the prosecution made critical strategic errors, including allowing O.J. Simpson to try on the glove in court. Clay connected the discussion to broader race relations in America. He shared his personal experiences growing up in South Jackson during the 1980s in a diverse neighborhood, attending public schools, and not encountering overt racism in his daily life. He argued that the very public celebrations by segments of the Black community following O.J.'s acquittal damaged race relations and have not aged well over time. Clay drew a distinction between individual Black people and what he called “Black culture rot.” ### Jackson Bribery Trial – The “Free the Land Three” Clay and Shaun devoted significant time to the federal bribery case involving Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, and Councilman Aaron Banks, whom Clay referred to as the “Free the Land Three.” - **Jody Owens' defense**: Entrapment. He claims undercover agents took advantage of his alcoholism by getting him drunk during meetings (referencing White Claws and Truly in a photo included in court filings). - **Chokwe Antar Lumumba's defense**: The conduct did not constitute bribery or an official act but was instead standard campaign contributions used to build political influence — behavior common among politicians. - **Marvay Smith**: The Jackson businessman who pleaded guilty early and is cooperating with prosecutors. Court documents referenced an allegation that Owens suggested running license plates on vehicles associated with the undercover operation, expecting them to trace back to the FBI. - **Aaron Banks**: Clay and Shaun discussed the possibility that Banks may ultimately cooperate with the government, given the lighter charges he faces and the potential for a reduced sentence through substantial assistance. Shaun broke down the legal standards for an entrapment defense, noting that it requires both government inducement and a lack of predisposition on the defendant's part. He argued Jody's active participation throughout the scheme makes a successful entrapment claim difficult. Both hosts described the overall operation as poorly executed and amateurish for individuals in such prominent positions. Clay predicted that if Lumumba were to flip and cooperate, it would dramatically increase pressure on Jody to accept a plea deal. ### Hilton Hotel on County Line Road Up for Sale Clay reported that the Hilton hotel on County Line Road is currently up for auction with a starting bid of $1.8 million. He noted the property remains open and operational. The conversation turned to the long-term decline of County Line Road, which was once a major commercial and traffic corridor but has seen significantly reduced activity in recent years. Shaun observed how dramatically the area has changed and referenced an investor who has acquired multiple downtown Jackson buildings at very low prices in recent years. They also discussed ongoing challenges with other downtown properties damaged by past weather events. ### Crime, Security & Business Challenges in Jackson Clay discussed conversations with a bar owner in the North Jackson area regarding recent shootings in a shared parking lot, including one incident that resulted in the death of a young woman who had recently graduated high school during a post-graduation party. Key points raised: - Most of the violence has occurred **outside** the bars in parking lot areas after patrons leave the premises. - The new Jackson Police Chief has reportedly pushed for bars and nightclubs to hire additional private security or off-duty officers at the businesses' own expense. - Open-container policies have contributed to problems, with some patrons assuming they can drink in parking lots. - Clay argued that businesses already pay taxes and are entitled to basic police services, including proactive presence in known problem areas. He contrasted this with the visible success of Capitol Police presence in the Belhaven and Fondren districts, where it has supported revitalization. - Off-duty officer details carry significant costs, and requiring multiple officers for larger lots places a heavy financial burden on small business owners. - Both Clay and Andrew emphasized that Jackson is in an “enforcement phase” and criticized the idea of additional studies on the root causes of crime while immediate enforcement remains insufficient. ### Disturbing Murder Statistics Clay presented FBI-derived statistics from 2021 showing stark disparities in murder offending rates by race and age group: - Black males ages 15–24: 207.4 murders per 100,000 - Black males ages 5–14: 4.9 per 100,000 - White males ages 15–64: 5.2 per 100,000 He highlighted that Black children ages 5–14 commit murders at a rate roughly comparable to White males ages 15–64. Black females in several age brackets also showed higher rates than White males. Clay described the numbers as deeply concerning and attributed the patterns primarily to cultural factors, including family breakdown and the absence of strong moral foundations. Andrew agreed the data reflects serious cultural problems that require honest internal examination within affected communities. ### Civil Rights Education & Upcoming Protests Clay argued that the way civil rights history is currently taught in schools has created a built-in excuse for failure and conditioned young people to view themselves as perpetual victims. He suggested the material should remain available for independent study but questioned its prominent role in K-12 education, claiming it often fuels grievance rather than preparing students for real-world accountability. He referenced organized efforts promoting a “Day of Action” protest regarding recent Supreme Court rulings on voting maps, framing it as part of ongoing narratives around voter suppression
Nemesis Episode 2 Recap & Review | Stiles Builds a Task Force, Coltrane Covers His Tracks | Netflix Breakdown #NETFLIX #courtneykemp In this Nemesis Episode 2 recap and review, we break down the biggest moments as Isaiah Stiles assembles a task force to investigate the recent robberies, while the LAPD ramps up pressure and Coltrane Wilder works to tie up dangerous loose ends. What clues did you catch, and where is the story heading next?If you're watching Nemesis on Netflix, drop your thoughts in the comments: Did Episode 2 raise the stakes or leave you wanting more?Subscribe for Nemesis recaps, TV reviews, Netflix breakdowns, and crime drama discussions.#Nemesis #Netflix #NetflixSeries #NemesisEpisode2 #TVReview #EpisodeRecap #CrimeDrama #TVBreakdown #CourtneyKemp #MatthewLaw #YlanNoel #IsaiahStiles #ColtraneWilder #NetflixShows #tvrecap
If you're a fan of the movie Heat, then you might be into Netflix's new action-packed heist series Nemesis. Co-created by Courtney A. Kemp (Power), it's about the blurry lines between criminality and the law, and follows an LAPD detective (Matthew Law) chasing an elusive crew of robbers and its ringleader (Y'lan Noel). The show has a lot going on – stylized set pieces, double-crosses, relationship issues, daddy issues – but it all goes down smoothly enough.Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhour See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
This intense Bible fanfiction thriller starring Christopher Walken is now heralded as a cult classic despite not being critically understood at the time of its release. The New York Times described it as "…bad enough to end the recent proliferation of religious thrillers." It's true that the 1990s were filled with religious thrillers -- we at Boys' Bible Study have extensively covered the "angelslop" and "devilslop" that proliferated through the era, with audiences fascinated by Christian pop culture moral frameworks imbued on human life. But the New York Times is completely wrong — THE PROPHECY has stood the test of time as the BEST of the 90s religious thrillers, in part because its timeless tone doesn't rely on the groan-inducing "smart, sexy, funny" humor typical to the decade. THE PROPHECY is instead gritty and otherworldly, with impressive visual effects and character design that rival the HELLRAISER franchise. Its well-researched Biblical scripture lends it credibility, and its fictional expansion of the Bible — centering on a lost 23rd book of Revelation, known only to angels — is written so convincingly it feels nearly realistic. The film takes place in contemporary Los Angeles, where a priest-turned-LAPD detective (Elias Koteas) uses his knowledge of Christianity to solve a case of biblical proportions. A mysterious dead body carrying an ancient Bible with unknown additional text is autopsied to reveal biology in common with an unborn fetus, initiating the detective into a modern-day war between angels and demons over the soul of a disgraced cannibal Korean War veteran whose power could tip the metaphysical scale of evil and turn earth into a second hell. The film is notable for its A-list cast, including a show-stealing appearance by Viggo Mortensen as Satan, and for its treatment of Native American mythology. Although we at BBS can't confirm the film's accuracy, the portrayal of indigenous religion feels well-researched and respectful — a unique fusion of indigenous and western mythologies that reads as a genuine lesson in cross-cultural respect. THE PROPHECY is the rare religious-themed film that is both entertaining and well-researched, stimulating on whatever spiritual level the viewer receives it. View our full episode list and subscribe to any of our public feeds: http://boysbiblestudy.com Unlock 2+ bonus episodes per month: http://patreon.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/boysbiblestudy Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/boysbiblestudy
When a costumed crew pulls off a brazen Halloween heist, LAPD detective Isaiah Stiles begins to suspect it's anything but a one-off crime.
Todays Mystery: Friday and Jacobs confront a jewelry store owner with evidence that he was behind a jewelry robbery.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 14, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Vic PerrinSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:Michelle, Patreon supporter since May 2021Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of ourfriends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Michele is best known for her role as attorney Abigail "Abby" Perkins on the TV series L.A. Law from 1986 to 1991 Her first big role was in the short-lived Steven Bochco series Bay City Blues. When that was cancelled, Bochco kept her in mind and offered her the role on L.A. Law a show that earned her an Emmy nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category in 1989. After leaving L.A. Law, she had acting roles in a number of popular television series including Bones, CSI, CSI: Miami, Cold Case, Crossing Jordan, Diagnosis: Murder, JAG, Judging Amy, Nip/Tuck, The Outer Limits, Six Feet Under, Stargate SG-1, Brothers and Sisters, Big Love and The Unit. She is also an author. Her first New Adult novel, Chasing The Jaguar (Martika's Magic) was published by Harper Collins and nominated for an American Library Association Award. Her novel featuring FBI specialist Emily Ray has been sold to Storm Publishing in the U.K (January 2025) and is the first in a three-book series. She is also the author of a book series featuring new LAPD recruit, Cassidy Clarke (Thomas and Mercer Fall 2025).
Tonight on The Conway Show, the 8 PM hour starts with some good news out of Orange County, where six inspiring educators have been honored as Teachers of the Year. Among them is Brittany Walters, a longtime kindergarten teacher at Dr. Peter Marshall Elementary in the Magnolia School District, recognized for hands-on learning and her focus on the emotional needs of young students. Then Conway turns to the massive Ontario warehouse fire, where the burned-out Kimberly-Clark distribution center is set for demolition after a devastating six-alarm blaze allegedly started by a worker in April. Officials say the 1.2-million-square-foot site remains a major hazard even weeks after the fire. At 8:20, Los Angeles leaders announce a major crackdown on organized burglary crews, with more than 100 suspects arrested as LAPD says burglaries are down significantly from last year. Conway breaks down what it means for homeowners, businesses, and public safety across L.A. At 8:35, the show digs into the disturbing black market for Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash driver accounts, where accounts are being rented or sold online, allowing people to bypass background checks and identity verification. Then at 8:50, Conway looks ahead to the 2026 FIFA World Cup at SoFi Stadium, where many Los Angeles-area hotels say bookings are below expectations despite the city hosting multiple matches. Industry reports point to high ticket prices, visa delays, and expensive hotel rates as major factors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The People's Brief filed in the case of David Anthony Burke — the musician known as D4VD — lays out a prosecution theory of premeditation and post-offense conduct that extends well beyond the alleged killing of fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege Burke texted the victim's phone after she was allegedly already dead. They allege he purchased disposal materials including chainsaws, a body bag, and an inflatable pool using the alias "Victoria Mendez." They allege three separate trips to a remote location near Lake Cachuma. And they allege that blue plastic fragments recovered from the victim's remains were forensically matched to that pool by the LAPD lab.This week's True Crime Today review examines the most significant D4VD case developments — the prosecution's evidentiary blueprint, the scope of the investigation, and the legal and behavioral analysis of what the filing reveals.Burke has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under fourteen, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. His defense maintains he did not cause Celeste's death. The People's Brief represents the prosecution's theory — allegations, not established facts. But the specificity of what Beth Silverman laid out across nine pages provides significant insight into how the case is being constructed.Prosecutors allege Burke met Celeste online when she was eleven and that the sexual contact began at thirteen. The filing states she was reported missing on multiple occasions and that law enforcement informed Burke of her age during a welfare check. According to prosecutors, he denied having more than one encounter with her. Fifty-four search warrants were executed — a volume that indicates the investigation's scope extends beyond a single defendant.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer analyzes the prosecution's evidence architecture — what the warrant volume, the alias purchases, and the forensic match tell us about how premeditation and consciousness of guilt are being established. Robin Dreeke addresses listener questions focused on the alleged behavioral patterns, the people who reportedly had proximity to the situation without intervening, and the systemic failures alleged in the timeline.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #DavidAnthonyBurke #CelesteRivasHernandez #PeoplesBrief #BethSilverman #Premeditation #ForensicEvidence #SearchWarrants #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers
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According to prosecutors, the morning after Celeste Rivas Hernandez was allegedly stabbed to death, David Anthony Burke ordered a shovel from Home Depot. Then chainsaws. Then a body bag. Then an inflatable pool — all allegedly under the fake name "Victoria Mendez." Then he allegedly gave a radio interview. That evening, he allegedly attended a party for his debut album. The album dropped two days later.This week's Hidden Killers review brings together the most critical D4VD case conversations — the prosecution's nine-page filing that rewrote the public understanding of the timeline and the listener questions that erupted after it went public.Burke has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder with special circumstances, continuous sexual abuse of a child under fourteen, and unlawful mutilation of human remains. His defense maintains he is innocent. But what Beth Silverman laid out in the People's Brief describes an alleged pattern of behavior so deliberate it extends days beyond the killing itself. Prosecutors allege Burke texted Celeste's phone asking where she was — after she was allegedly already dead. They allege he drove to a remote area near Lake Cachuma three separate times. Blue plastic fragments found in Celeste's remains were reportedly matched to the pool by LAPD's forensic lab. Fifty-four search warrants were executed — a number that tells you this investigation reached far beyond one person.Prosecutors allege Burke met Celeste online when she was eleven and that the sexual relationship began when she was thirteen. They say she was reported missing multiple times. They say law enforcement told Burke her age during a welfare check and he claimed he'd only met her once.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down what the evidence roadmap reveals about how prosecutors are building premeditation and consciousness of guilt. Robin Dreeke answers the questions listeners have been asking — about what allegedly happened in the weeks after, about friends and associates who reportedly noticed a smell and said nothing, and about every system that allegedly failed a fourteen-year-old girl before it was too late.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#D4VD #CelesteRivasHernandez #DavidAnthonyBurke #PeoplesBrief #BethSilverman #Premeditation #JusticeForCeleste #VictoriaMendez #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers
Jason continues his coverage of provocateur ChudTheBuilder and the potential implications of his action, as well as more political chaos in the City of Angels. LAPD is further hamstrung by passage of a bill limiting pretextual stops based on the notion that the civil rights of black and brown people are being abused. ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/JasonWhitlock https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ed Jacobs hunt down a con man who marries women for their money and leaves them.Original Radio Broadcast Date: February 7, 1952Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barney Phillips as Sergeant Ed Jacobs, Virginia GreggSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day:kpass, Patreon supporter since May 2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.
Not one but two of Charlie Sheen’s Mercedes were found crashed into a ravine off Mulholland Drive on separate occasions. By that point, he was working on running his career off the road for a second or third time, in a haze of alcohol, cocaine, $30,000 one-night stands, awkward dinner dates with porn stars and his ex-wife, livestream rants, LAPD house raids, and a triumphant ascent to a Beverly Hills rooftop with a machete and a bottle of red liquid labeled “Tiger Blood.” And that’s only part of the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A gunman walked to a Skid Row corner in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday night, told three people standing there that this was where he did business, and opened fire before fleeing on foot.PRINT VERSION OF THIS STORY: https://weirddarkness.com/skid-row-shooterLook for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.#WeirdDarkness, #WeirdDarkNEWS
Could the Black Dahlia and Zodiac killings share a common motive? Amateur sleuth Alex Baber, along with two former LAPD detectives, believes the murders were committed by the same individual nearly 20 years apart. In this episode, a former FBI profiler breaks down the psychology behind both cases, examining where they diverge and where they might overlap.
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