Game of Crimes

Murph welcomes back Pete Charette, a former law enforcement officer with a rich history in undercover operations.  Pete details his experiences in various undercover operations, including the pivotal roles he played in the real French Connection, and the infamous Southern Comfort operation, one of the largest cocaine conspiracy cases in U.S. history.  The conversation also touches on the broader i...

Murph welcomes back Pete Charette, a former law enforcement officer with a rich history in undercover operations.  Pete details his experiences in various undercover operations, including the pivotal roles he played in the real French Connection, and the infamous Southern Comfort operation, one of the largest cocaine conspiracy cases in U.S. history.  The conversation also touches on the broader i...

Murph interviews Nick Koumalatsos, a former combat veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Raiders, and now a successful entrepreneur and personal coach.  Nick talks about his life as a gang member at a young age, how he overcame that attraction, and what led him to the USMC.  He discusses the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, the importance of personal responsibility and development, as well...

Murph interviews Nick Koumalatsos, a former combat veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Raiders, and now a successful entrepreneur and personal coach.  Nick talks about his life as a gang member at a young age, how he overcame that attraction, and what led him to the USMC.  He discusses the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, the importance of personal responsibility and development, as well...

Murph brings in his old friend Matt Addington, a retired DEA agent who was a college soccer star.  They share humorous and outrageous stories, and highlight the challenges and dangers faced by law enforcement, the importance of teamwork, and the impact of DEA's operations on drug cartels worldwide.  Matt discusses his DEA career in multiple locations, including south FL, Op. Snow Cap, Bolivia, Per...

Murph brings in his old friend Matt Addington, a retired DEA agent who was a college soccer star.  They share humorous and outrageous stories, and highlight the challenges and dangers faced by law enforcement, the importance of teamwork, and the impact of DEA's operations on drug cartels worldwide.  Matt discusses his DEA career in multiple locations, including south FL, Op. Snow Cap, Bolivia, Per...

Murph welcomes Steve Kramer, a retired FBI attorney with a rich background in law enforcement and legal practice.  They discuss Kramer's journey into law, the significance of DNA in criminal investigations, and the evolution of genetic genealogy as an investigative tool.  Steve Kramer discusses the intricate details of the Golden State Killer case, highlighting the evolution of the killer's crimes...

Murph welcomes Steve Kramer, a retired FBI attorney with a rich background in law enforcement and legal practice.  They discuss Kramer's journey into law, the significance of DNA in criminal investigations, and the evolution of genetic genealogy as an investigative tool.  Steve Kramer discusses the intricate details of the Golden State Killer case, highlighting the evolution of the killer's crimes...

Murph interviews Jamie McBride, a 34-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department.  They discuss Jamie's background growing up in a troubled family, his career in law enforcement, some of the challenges and highlights of working in different Divisions, and his involvement in officer-involved shootings.  They talk about the importance of unions in supporting police officers and the need for pr...

Murph interviews Jamie McBride, a 34-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department.  They discuss Jamie's background growing up in a troubled family, his career in law enforcement, some of the challenges and highlights of working in different Divisions, and his involvement in officer-involved shootings.  They talk about the importance of unions in supporting police officers and the need for pr...

Murph interviews Giovanni Rocco, a 27-year veteran of law enforcement in Hudson County, New Jersey.  Rocco shares stories from his time working undercover with the DEA and FBI, and discusses his book “Giovanni's Ring: My Life Inside the Real Sopranos.”   Rocco was able to infiltrate the DeCavalcante mafia family.  Some believe the TV series “The Sopranos” was based on this crime family.  Rocco des...

Murph interviews Giovanni Rocco, a 27-year veteran of law enforcement in Hudson County, New Jersey.  Rocco shares stories from his time working undercover with the DEA and FBI, and discusses his book “Giovanni's Ring: My Life Inside the Real Sopranos.”   Rocco was able to infiltrate the DeCavalcante mafia family.  Some believe the TV series “The Sopranos” was based on this crime family.  Rocco des...

Murph interviews Javier Mackey, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret combat veteran.  They discuss who and what influenced Javier’s life, his enlisting in the U.S. Army, and becoming a member of Special Forces.  Having spent multiple deployments in Afghanistan and other countries, Javier talks about being shot several times while in combat.  He also describes the terrible day when his close friend and...

Murph interviews Javier Mackey, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret combat veteran.  They discuss who and what influenced Javier’s life, his enlisting in the U.S. Army, and becoming a member of Special Forces.  Having spent multiple deployments in Afghanistan and other countries, Javier talks about being shot several times while in combat.  He also describes the terrible day when his close friend and...

Murph interviews Javier Mackey, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret combat veteran.  They discuss who and what influenced Javier’s life, his enlisting in the U.S. Army, and becoming a member of Special Forces.  Having spent multiple deployments in Afghanistan and other countries, Javier talks about being shot several times while in combat.  He also describes the terrible day when his close friend and...

Murph talks with retired Miami Dade homicide Detective Ramesh Nyberg about his 27-year career in law enforcement, with 22 of those years as a homicide Detective. Ramesh discusses how he became interested in homicide cases, the rigors and requirements of that position, and how it impacted his personal life. He shares his experience working on drug-related homicides and violence in Miami, the infamo...

Murph talks with retired Miami Dade homicide Detective Ramesh Nyberg about his 27-year career in law enforcement, with 22 of those years as a homicide Detective. Ramesh discusses how he became interested in homicide cases, the rigors and requirements of that position, and how it impacted his personal life. He shares his experience working on drug-related homicides and violence in Miami, the infamo...

Murph interviews his old friend and colleague, Tom Golden. The briefly talk about Tommy’s time in the Uniform Division of the US Secret Service, and his transition to becoming a DEA Special Agent.  Tom and Murph worked together as young Agents in Miami in the late 1980s, and they have some great adventures together, especially the one when Tom and another agent hid in the FL Everglades for hours w...

Murph interviews his old friend and colleague, Tom Golden. The briefly talk about Tommy’s time in the Uniform Division of the US Secret Service, and his transition to becoming a DEA Special Agent.  Tom and Murph worked together as young Agents in Miami in the late 1980s, and they have some great adventures together, especially the one when Tom and another agent hid in the FL Everglades for hours w...

Murph interviews Eddie Diaz, a former US Navy corpsman and retired Orlando Police Officer. They discuss Eddie’s lifesaving efforts while in combat under enemy fire. Eddie’s transition back home led to him earning a college degree and becoming an Orlando Police Officer. During an early morning traffic stop, Eddie was shot 8 times and Officer George DeSalvia was murdered by a cowardly gang member. ...

Murph interviews Eddie Diaz, a former US Navy corpsman and retired Orlando Police Officer. They discuss Eddie’s lifesaving efforts while in combat under enemy fire. Eddie’s transition back home led to him earning a college degree and becoming an Orlando Police Officer. During an early morning traffic stop, Eddie was shot 8 times and Officer George DeSalvia was murdered by a cowardly gang member. ...

Murph interviews Dana Ridenour, a retired FBI agent, about her experiences working long-term undercover.  Dana discusses the challenges, risks, and psychological toll of undercover work, what it means to “build relationships to betray relationships,” and the risks and sacrifices involved.  Considering the toll that undercover work can take on mental health, Ridenour emphasizes the importance of su...

Murph interviews Dana Ridenour, a retired FBI agent, about her experiences working long-term undercover.  Dana discusses the challenges, risks, and psychological toll of undercover work, what it means to “build relationships to betray relationships,” and the risks and sacrifices involved.  Considering the toll that undercover work can take on mental health, Dana emphasizes the importance of suppor...

Murph interviews retired Halton, Ontario, Sgt. Steve Metelsky about crime and criminals in Canada.  They discuss the Medellin Cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, the Hell’s Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, the Wolfpack Alliance, Asian gangs, and how Canadian law enforcement takes on these challenges.  Steve now teaches at the University level, writes articles for various media outlets, and is an author.

Murph interviews retired Halton, Ontario, Sgt. Steve Metelsky about crime and criminals in Canada.  They discuss the Medellin Cartel, the Sinaloa Cartel, the Hell’s Angels outlaw motorcycle gang, the Wolfpack Alliance, Asian gangs, and how Canadian law enforcement takes on these challenges.  Steve now teaches at the University level, writes articles for various media outlets, and is an author.