197: Part 2, Kenny Williams – Nationally recognized K-9 drug interdiction expert – High-stakes traffic stops!!
Murphy continues with Kenny Williams, a nationally recognized interdiction expert, to reveal the untold world of canine law enforcement and highway drug interdiction. Dive into the intense, real-life tactics used by police K-9 units to detect narcotics, identify suspicious behavior, and make critical busts during high-stakes traffic stops.
Kenny shares jaw-dropping stories from the front lines, exposing how cartels adapt, the psychological cues that tip off traffickers, and the legal challenges of asset seizures. Discover the behind-the-scenes world of criminal profiling, the evolving war on drugs, and how strong communication and motivation drive success in law enforcement.
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197: Part 1, Kenny Williams - Successful K-9 drug interdiction in Northwest Indiana – Proactive policing!!
Murph interviews Kenny Williams, a seasoned police officer from Northwest Indiana, in a powerful true crime story packed with humor, heroism, and raw real-life experience. From his field training to interdiction techniques and the life-altering impact of 9/11, Kenny dives deep into the world of proactive policing. He shares jaw-dropping criminal encounters, laughs from the beat, and lessons learned from a career driven by purpose.
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196: Part 2 - Nick Gerace - 9/11, Undercover, Unfiltered
Nick Gerace reveals the emotional and operational challenges of policing in a post-9/11 world, his encounters with protesters, and how terrorism reshaped public safety and police perception in America. From confronting political pressure to witnessing the rise of violent crime under DA Larry Krasner, this episode exposes the raw truths of life behind the badge.
They explore racial crime disparities, mental health in law enforcement, and the evolution of police culture, unions, and public trust. You’ll also hear behind-the-scenes insights into their podcast Good Cop Bad Cop and the untold story of Netflix’s Narcos.
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196: Part 1 - Nick Gerace - Philly cop with a behind-the-scenes look at the reality of law enforcement
From the streets of Philly to the legal minefields officers navigate daily, Nick Gerace brings first-hand insight into police training, recruitment challenges, and the emotional toll of the badge.
Discover what it really takes to be a cop in a changing world—where community trust, street smarts, and split-second decisions can mean life or death. Murph and Nick discuss rookie mistakes, hilarious encounters with law students, and high-pressure patrols in crime-heavy districts. They dive into the legal implications of modern policing, share behind-the-scenes stories, and set the stage for upcoming reveals about Nick’s undercover work and the career-ending events that shaped his life.
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195: Part 2 – Leo Silva – DEA vs Los Zetas: Inside the Mexican Cartel War
Murph teams up with DEA veteran Leo Silva to expose the brutal rise of Los Zetas, one of Mexico’s most violent drug trafficking organizations. Leo shares gripping firsthand accounts from his time battling drug cartels in Mexico, detailing the horrifying realities of kidnappings, extortion, and mass disappearances. Discover how Los Zetas transformed the drug trade through unprecedented levels of violence and terror.
Murph and Leo dive into the origins of Los Zetas, their military background, and their shocking attacks on U.S. interests, including the U.S. Consulate. Learn how interagency cooperation evolved to combat these powerful and ruthless cartels.
Host Steve "Murph" Murphy (retired DEA Agent, featured in NARCOS on Netflix) takes you inside the most intense and fascinating true crime stories in the world. Real life tales from the most notorious cases everyone knows and some you've probably never heard of (until now) from those who broke the law and those who were sworn to enforce it. Murph asks the questions and gets into the true stories from the real life players in the biggest, baddest, most dangerous game of all -- the Game of Crimes.
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