Vegas Crime Files

Logan Gifford's Story Logan Gifford grew up in Las Vegas in a household marked by drug addiction, violence, instability, and years of sexual abuse. Beginning in elementary school, Logan says he was sexually assaulted by his own mother, sometimes with his father's knowledge and encouragement. As the oldest of four children, Logan felt responsible for protecting his younger siblings. He feared that...

Podcast summary After reports raised concerns about CCSD Police using force on students—and disproportionate numbers involving Black and Hispanic students— Heidi Harris sits down with retired Las Vegas Metro Sgt. Tom Page to examine what actually happens when police are called into a volatile situation at school. Page explains police use-of-force training and the force continuum , beginning with o...

What happens when qualified people no longer want to become police officers—and departments lower their standards simply to fill patrol cars? Retired LVMPD Lieutenant Randy Sutton joins Heidi Harris to discuss America’s shortage of police officers, the public perception of law enforcement, and what must change to attract honorable, capable people to the profession. Randy also recounts the night a...

This episode of Vegas Crime Files examines the murder of Las Vegas real estate developer Ron Rudin through the firsthand account of lead investigator Phil Ramos. Rudin disappeared just before Christmas in 1994 after telling friends—and specifying in his will—that if he died under suspicious circumstances, police should investigate his fifth wife, Margaret. About a week later, his burned remains we...

Executive protection is far more than standing next to a celebrity in a suit and sunglasses. Retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Sergeant Tom Page explains that 95% of the job is planning, logistics, and preparation, with only a small portion involving reacting to problems as they happen. Drawing on his experience protecting Dana White, President and CEO of the UFC, as well as other high-profile...

How do you stop a gang that's killing people faster than investigators can connect the dots? Between late 2017 and early 2018, Las Vegas was rocked by a series of brutal murders tied to the violent MS-13 Parkview clique. Victims disappeared, bodies were discovered in the desert and mountains, and detectives soon realized they weren't investigating isolated homicides—they were hunting an organized...

A split-second decision changed countless lives forever. Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was driving more than 150 miles per hour after a night of drinking when he slammed into the back of Tina Tintor's vehicle. She and her dog, Max, died in the fire that followed. The crash dominated national headlines—but the headlines only told part of the story. In this episode of Vegas...

In this powerful episode of **Vegas Crime Files**, Heidi Harris speaks with retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department homicide detectives **John Harney** and **John Scott**, who responded to the October 1, 2017 mass shooting that claimed 58 lives that night and ultimately 60 lives total. Rather than revisiting conspiracy theories or internet speculation, the episode focuses on the firsthand...

Vegas Crime Files Episode Summary In this episode of Vegas Crime Files , Heidi Harris talks with gaming journalist Rick Velotta about Nevada’s infamous “Black Book” — the state’s official List of Excluded Persons banned from casinos. The conversation traces the Black Book’s origins back to 1960, when Nevada created it to keep organized crime figures out of casinos during the mob era. Over time, th...

On Valentine’s Day 1996, a 19-year-old pregnant newlywed sat inside a Las Vegas convenience store, keeping her husband company during his overnight shift. She never made it home. In this episode of Vegas Crime Files , Heidi Harris speaks with the first officer on the scene and the lead homicide detective who worked the case—two men who never forgot what they saw that night. You’ll hear: What the f...

Everyone remembers the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles. Almost no one knows what happened next. Fright Night: The 30 Days of Riots Las Vegas Doesn’t Talk About What this episode covers: The overlooked Las Vegas riots following the Rodney King verdict Why the unrest lasted 30 days , not just one night The role of gangs, media, and delayed response How close rioters came to downtown Las Vegas First...

What actually happens during a traffic stop — and what are drivers legally required to do? In this episode of Vegas Crime Files , Heidi Harris speaks with retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Sergeant Tom Page , a 25-year veteran who worked as a patrol, traffic, and training sergeant. Sergeant Page explains why officers stop vehicles, what drivers must legally provide, and the mistakes people mak...

Vegas Crime Files Suicide by Cop: The Impact on Police Officers Episode Summary What happens to police officers when someone forces them into a life-or-death decision? In this episode of Vegas Crime Files , Heidi Harris speaks with retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer Marcus Martin , who spent nearly 25 years with Metro after serving nine years in the Marine Corps. Marcus describes two in...

When Lake Mead’s water levels dropped, they revealed more than abandoned boats and buried history—they revealed a body sealed inside a barrel. Who was this person, and why has no one ever identified them? In this the premier episode of Vegas Crime Files, host Heidi Harris explores the mystery alongside a cold case detective and a veteran journalist, uncovering the investigative dead ends, the unan...