Game of Crimes

Lenny Athas started his law enforcement career as a Maryland State Trooper. One call changed his direction which led him to the DEA. Lenny followed the money trail for Manuel Noriega after he had been removed from power, going to far-away countries in search of his illicit cash. Another case in Miami led to the arrest of several members of The Boobie Boys, a gang so violent that when they were arr...

The first documented case of aerial skyjacking occurred on July 29, 1938, when 15 Americans disappeared somewhere around beautiful Micronesia. For twenty years, Guy Noffsinger has painstakingly pieced together accounts, reports, information, and evidence that links the missing Hawaii Clipper to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Join us at  Patreon.com/gameofcrimes  for great content you won’t h...

The first documented case of aerial skyjacking occurred on July 29, 1938, when 15 Americans disappeared somewhere around beautiful Micronesia. For twenty years, Guy Noffsinger has painstakingly pieced together accounts, reports, information, and evidence that links the missing Hawaii Clipper to the disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hea...

It all started with a compliment—the first approach by a sophisticated gang of human traffickers. She was kidnapped at gunpoint, beaten, stopped naked, and left alone in a room for days. Her journey into being trafficked as an escort had just begun. She received a beating just for asking if she could go home. That’s when reality struck when her kidnapper told her “Bitch…you ain’t never going home....

It all started with a compliment—the first approach by a sophisticated gang of human traffickers. She was kidnapped at gunpoint, beaten, stopped naked, and left alone in a room for days. Her journey into being trafficked as an escort had just begun. She received a beating just for asking if she could go home. That’s when reality struck when her kidnapper told her “Bitch…you ain’t never going home....

Michael Franzese was a caporegime in the violent and feared Colombo crime family. His father was the underboss in the family, and eventually, Michael became a made man. But things weren't as they seemed. He met a woman who changed his life, did ten years in prison, and became the first high-ranking official member of a major crime family to walk away--no protective custody--and survive. Check him...

From flying classified missions into Cambodia during Vietnam to completing law school at night while working undercover, Thomas Kirk worked his way up from a Trooper with the West Virginia State Police through 18 years undercover to become the Colonel. His amazing story incudes taking down an untouchable organized crime figure in West Virginia—someone who had never spent a day in jail until Thom w...

From flying classified missions into Cambodia during Vietnam to completing law school at night while working undercover, Thomas Kirk worked his way up from a Trooper with the West Virginia State Police through 18 years undercover to become the Colonel. His amazing story incudes taking down an untouchable organized crime figure in West Virginia—someone who had never spent a day in jail until Thom w...

Jeff Sandy was the favorite of Nancy Reagan during the Presidential campaign. He could have gone in several directions, but his heart was in West Virginia. Although he worked many important cases, he had the mission of a lifetime when he volunteered to go to Iraq after Saddam Hussein had been defeated, interview Tariq Aziz, and help the country of Iraq recover billions in stolen money. Join us at...

Jeff Sandy was the favorite of Nancy Reagan during the Presidential campaign. He could have gone in several directions, but his heart was in West Virginia. Although he worked many important cases, he had the mission of a lifetime when he volunteered to go to Iraq after Saddam Hussein had been defeated, interview Tariq Aziz, and help the country of Iraq recover billions in stolen money. Join us at...

Constable Madison Sperry of the Harris County Constable Precinct One in Texas has not one, but two, K9’s. Her story starts with horses, but when she ends us working for Kristi Schiller and K9s4Cops , her world changes. Her personal protection K9 Quelle is the star of the show. Lip synching to ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ has garnered over 70 million views. Her community outreach and dedication to law en...

Constable Madison Sperry of the Harris County Constable Precinct One in Texas has not one, but two, K9’s. Her story starts with horses, but when she ends us working for Kristi Schiller and K9s4Cops , her world changes. Her personal protection K9 Quelle is the star of the show. Lip synching to ‘Who Let The Dogs Out’ has garnered over 70 million views. Her community outreach and dedication to law en...

Murph and Morgan catch up with Claudia Apolinar, Aaron Graham, Victor Avila, Lou Valoze, and a surprise and very special guest who has history with another guest on Game of Crimes. We find out how everyone is doing, what’s next, and learn a few more details we got sandbagged on during our initial interview.  Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate...

Murph and Morgan catch up with Claudia Apolinar, Aaron Graham, Victor Avila, Lou Valoze, and a surprise and very special guest who has history with another guest on Game of Crimes. We find out how everyone is doing, what’s next, and learn a few more details we got sandbagged on during our initial interview.  Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else Donate...

[*NOTE: Due to tech issues with Apple they couldn't resolve, we've had to take down and republish the episodes. Sorry for the inconvenience.] Trooper Mark Conboy, Kansas Highway Patrol, helped stop a multi-state crime spree that left five people dead and three critically wounded, including a deputy sheriff. His split-second decision to continue the pursuit, even though he was dangerously low on fu...

[*NOTE: Due to tech issues with Apple they couldn't resolve, we've had to take down and republish the episodes. Sorry for the inconvenience.] Trooper Mark Conboy, Kansas Highway Patrol, helped stop a multi-state crime spree that left five people dead and three critically wounded, including a deputy sheriff. His split-second decision to continue the pursuit, even though he was dangerously low on fu...

It was a quiet shift on New Year’s Day in Estill, SC for Officer Quincy Smith. As a young and active officer, he recently acquired some recording technology on his own to document his numerous contacts with citizens. Many times his personal recordings were able to show that a complaint was unjustified. On this day, it captured the worst day in his life as he was shot three times and severely wound...

It was a quiet shift on New Year’s Day in Estill, SC for Officer Quincy Smith. As a young and active officer, he recently acquired some recording technology on his own to document his numerous contacts with citizens. Many times his personal recordings were able to show that a complaint was unjustified. On this day, it captured the worst day in his life as he was shot three times and severely wound...

Keith Bishop of the Denver Broncos went from being the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL to fighting terrorists and drug cartels in the DEA. Keith talks about his reasons for giving up such a lucrative career, and why he chose law enforcement. Besides a wicked sense of humor and the king of practical jokes, Keith was one of Parade Magazine’s Top Cops in America in 2009.

We hit our 50th episode, thanks to our Players who have been supporting us from day one! We recap all the episodes leading up to our 50th, and then we have a discussion about one of the most unique legacies of Pablo Escobar’s reign of terror—his cocaine hippos. Plus, JP finds the one thing at Finca Napoles, Pablo’s ranch, that only he could find. Join us for a big milestone. Join us at Patreon.com...

Trust us...fact is truly stranger than fiction. Real stories about not-so-smart criminals and the stupidity they unleash upon society. From pooping chickens to alligator tossing, nothing is too dumb to cover in this special Patreon sneak peek of our Random Surprise called "You Can't Make This Sh*t Up". Join us at Patreon.com/gameofcrimes for great content you won’t hear anywhere else. Become a Pla...

SGT Chris Moore, Harris County, TX Sheriff’s Office, and his K94COPs partner Ziko are called upon by the SWAT team to help capture a capital murder suspect who has already taken three lives, is armed, and has vowed never to be taken alive. The fugitive task force locates the suspect and the big question is will he fight it out? In another SWAT deployment quick thinking by Chris and K9 Ziko save th...

SGT Randy Thumann, Fayette County TX Sheriff’s Office, and his K94COPs partner Kolt, have worked together to seize hundreds of millions of dollars in drugs and illegal currency. One stop in particular on March 5, 2021 , resulted in the seizure of 15 pounds of Fentanyl, worth over $100 million—an amount that could have killed over 4 million people. This is a story about what it takes to be on the f...

On August 28, 2003, FBI Special Agent Jerry Clark responded to a bank robbery in Erie, PA. This was no ordinary bank robbery. Instead, it would become one of the most complex investigations in the history of the FBI. Brian Wells tried to rob a bank with an explosive collar around his neck that was on a timer. Finch was supposed to follow a trail of clues after robbing the bank to get the collar re...

On August 28, 2003, FBI Special Agent Jerry Clark responded to a bank robbery in Erie, PA. This was no ordinary bank robbery. Instead, it would become one of the most complex investigations in the history of the FBI. Brian Wells tried to rob a bank with an explosive collar around his neck that was on a timer. Finch was supposed to follow a trail of clues after robbing the bank to get the collar re...