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The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast
A podcast focusing of the great things law enforcement officers and agencies have done and continue to do on a daily basis. Crime stories with interviews from those involved...victims, investigators, officers, informants, lawyers and more.
Episodes
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Episode 9 - The Legends Series #2 Sgt. Joe Burgoon: The Godfather of Homicide
Joe talks about the National Food Store murders, the deadliest mass shooting in St. Louis history. Also talks about an unsolved murder in South St. Louis and…
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Episode 8 - The Legends Series #1: Capt. Joe Spiess Sr. and The Hoodlum Squad
Legendary cops vs legendary mobsters. Joe Spiess Sr., the last living member of the legendary Hoodlum Squad, shares his stories of investigating some of St…
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Episode 7 - Happy New Year...The Train Story
Happy New Year to all. Our new weekly feature of "I thought it was a good idea..." An entertaining story about a train crossing gone wrong. Thanks to all our…
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Episode 6 - Part 1 - The Hostage Taking of Police Commissioner Col. John Frank (producer John's father)
The movie "The Negotiator" was derived from the facts surrounding this case. We hear from Producer John, his brother Joe Frank, and HRT (Hostage Response Team)…
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Episode 6 - Part 2 - The Hostage Taking of Police Commissioner Col. John Frank (producer John's father)
The movie "The Negotiator" was derived from the facts surrounding this case. We hear from Producer John, his brother Joe Frank, and HRT (Hostage Response Team)…
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Special Episode - The Cold Case of Nancy Brannon
We speak with Melissa Daus, the niece of Nancy Brannon. Melissa tells the story of her Aunt Nancy who went missing November 25, 1986. Melissa and her family…
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Episode 5 - Protecting the Cardinals. Backstoppers and Guns n Hoses
We visit with retired Lt. Col. Jerry Leyshock and talk about his work with St. Louis Cardinals. Jerry also talks about his involvement in the annual Guns n…
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Episode 4 - Woody goes undercover as a doctor?
Great police investigation by the Sunset Hills and Crestwood PDs, with the assistance of the US Marshals. Positive results since Gabe Gore's tenure as the…
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Episode 3 - The arrest of serial killer Maury Travis
We visit with retired SLMPD Major Harry Hegger tells the story of the arrest of serial killer Maury Travis. Major Hegger also recalls the a case where parents…
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Episode 2 - Bomb Squad called...Sawyer threw away a bomb?
Also a quick visit with Tammy Sorocko-Benjamin. The story of the deadly plane crash of Governor Mel Carnahan. A story of great police work done recently by…
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Episode 1-The Southside Rapist: Part 1 ... The capture of Dennis Rabbitt
The capture of Dennis Rabbitt, the notorious serial rapist that terrorized south St. Louis. From the view of Detective Randy Sassenger who was responsible for…
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Episode 1-The Southside Rapist: Part 2... An interview with victim Tammy Sorcko-Benjamin
An interview with Tammy Sorocko-Benjamin, who at age 14, was the youngest victim of the southside rapist and FOUGHT HIM OFF. Hear her incredible story of…
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Introduction to the Brighter Side of Blue
Clips from upcoming from guests of upcoming shows. Brentwood Chief of Police Joe Spiess, Former DEA Deputy Administrator Jack Riley. Former Major Harry Hegger…