Behind The Crime Scene Tape

When disaster strikes, most homeowners have never filed an insurance claim before—and that’s exactly when confusion can set in. In this episode, we break down one of the biggest myths in property restoration: Do you have to use the contractor your insurance company recommends? We discuss preferred vendors, homeowner rights, why insurance companies make recommendations, what happens when estimates...

Millions of people will travel to the United States for FIFA World Cup 2026, with multiple active biological outbreaks, like Ebola and Hantavirus happening worldwide— but what are the REAL health risks people should actually be thinking about? In this episode of Behind the Crime Scene Tape, Kevin from Bio-Clean of New Jersey talks about the sanitation and public health challenges that come with ma...

In this episode of Behind the Crime Scene Tape , we talk about one of the most misunderstood services in the biohazard and remediation industry — hoarding cleanup. Most people see clutter. We see grief, trauma, depression, isolation, and mental health struggles that slowly turn into unsafe living conditions. This episode breaks down: The mental health side of hoarding Why people often wait too lon...

In this episode, we sit down with Doug Griffith, owner of Bio-Clean of Colorado, to talk about what it really takes to work in biohazard and crime scene cleanup. Doug got his start in New Jersey training under Andrew Yurchuck of Bio-Clean of New Jersey before taking a leap back to Colorado to build something of his own. With a background in nuclear safety, his approach to contamination, risk, and...

Biohazard cleanup isn’t just about what you can see — it’s about what you can’t . In this episode, we break down how we approach every scene like investigators, tracing the path of contamination and asking the critical question: Did we miss anything?

After a traumatic event, many people try to clean the area themselves. The visible mess may be gone, but that doesn’t always mean the space is safe. In this episode, Andrew and Kevin from Bio-Clean of New Jersey explain the difference between visual cleanliness and true biohazard safety, how blood and bodily fluids spread beyond what you can see, and why DIY cleanup can leave hidden contamination...

Sirens stop. The scene clears. The tape comes down. Then what? In this episode, we talk about what really happens after emergency services leave — and who should actually be called first when biohazards, trauma, or unattended deaths are involved. We break down the timeline, the risks, and the mistakes families make in high-stress moments. This is the part no one talks about.

Episode 2 – Crime Scene Cleanup & Insurance: Coverage, Claims, and Common Misconceptions When a traumatic event happens, most people are left with the same questions: Will insurance cover this? What’s actually included? And what happens next? In this episode of Behind the Crime Scene Tape , we break down how insurance coverage typically works for crime scene and biohazard cleanup, common misco...

In this introductory episode of Behind The Crime Scene Tape, producer and narrator Kevin Bicking Jr. introduces the podcast, the people behind it, and the work that begins after the chaos fades. The episode outlines the mission of the show and the realities of biohazard and trauma cleanup through the experience of Andrew P. Yurchuck, Owner and CEO of Bio-Clean of New Jersey, Bio-Clean of Florida,...