GOLD SHIELDS

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. THE VATICAN GIRL: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF EMANUELA ORLANDI On June 22, 1983, the Orlandi family realized that Emanuela did not return home from her music lesson. That set in motion a nightmare that has lasted over 40 years for this family, especially for her brother Pietro.  The Orlandi family lived in Vatican City for decades, a...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Throughout her amazing career, Sheryl McCollum has investigated it all, and she shares those cases with us on this special episode of GOLD SHIELDS.  We will go through the cases that naw at her, get her going, makes her sad, and drive her to get the bad guys off the street so we can live safe. This interview shows the hard wor...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. "HOW DO YOU DEFEND A MONSTER?" In this exciting episode of GOLD SHIELDS, attorney Karen Conti takes us on a ride that started with a drive into work, to then suddenly defending the most notorious serial killer in history, John Wayne Gacy. Karen's account of  "The Call" and then coming face to face with...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. "WHAT IS EVIL?" When Dan and Tom set this show up with Craig Sawyer we knew that is was going to be a bone chilling interview that would leave an everlasting image with us, and they were right!!   As a U.S. Navy SEAL, Craig fought to defend this country, and now he's fighting to defend the defenseless!  The chil...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. What is an Unstoppable Force? "A person who is so strong and moves any form of resistance in its path" That is JASON REDMAN.  Jason tells the true story of his devastating injury in Fallujah, Iraq in 2007 while a member of the U.S Navy SEALsthat left him on deaths doorstep.  Hear this heart stopping story of survival...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. What is an Angel? An angel is traditionally a spiritual intermediary offering guidance and support, and can also be metaphorically applied to individuals who dedicate themselves to helping others. AMANDA COLEMAN embodies this role, serving as an angelic figure sent to provide assistance and support to those in need, particular...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. On this heart stopping Episode of Gold Shields, you will hear the remarkable story of Nick Lavery, a Green Beret Special Forces Operator who faced unimaginable adversity in Afghanistan. Severely wounded in combat, Nick's story is one of sheer determination and resilience. Despite the horrors he endured, his unwavering wil...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. "WHAT DIFFERENCE, AT THIS POINT, DOES IT MAKE?" That was a famous line stated by a well known politician when describing the deaths of four brave Americans on September 11, 2012, in Benghazi Libya after a terrorist attack on the U.S. Diplomatic Consulate and CIA Annex. Sarah Adams was a CIA Analyst and Targeter who&a...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Would you be able to step in front of a bullet to protect the President? Could you exchange your life for his? These questions are what a Secret Service Agent faces everyday, and that's what our guest this week will talk about. Mark Brandenburg, a 20 year Secret Service Agent, will discuss what goes into protecting the mo...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Whats it like to capture the most wanted terrorist in the world?  How fast is your heart pumping?  These questions and many more will be answered during this episode by the man who lived through this intense apprehension, and that's Gregory D. Lee.  Gregory was working for the DEA in Pakistan during the time that Ramzi Yo...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Banning Sweatland, a Law Enforcement Officer, shares his background and experiences in the field. He emphasizes the importance of training for Law Enforcement and the need for community engagement. Banning also discusses the challenges faced by Law Enforcement Officers, including negative media portrayals. Banning Sweatland di...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Jeremy Luberts, a former investigator, shares the chilling story of the burglary and murders that took place on Elm Street in 2012. The case involved Byron Smith, who shot and killed two teenagers who broke into his home. Jeremy provides insights into his background in law enforcement and the challenges he faced in a small tow...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. The TRUE CRIME BROADS, hosted by Crystal and Renae, has teamed up with  In this episode, Dan Murphy and Tom Smith interview Crystal and Renee, the hosts of the True Crime Broads podcast, about the murder of Missy Beavers. They discuss the events leading up to the murder, Missy's life and background, and analyze the survei...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. In this episode, Tom and Dan interview Claire White, the Director of Education at the Mob Museum, about the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago in 1929. They discuss the rise of organized crime during Prohibition, Al Capone's role in the Chicago underworld, and the tensions between rival gangs. They delve into th...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. On this episode of GOLD SHIELDS hear a riveting journey with a legendary undercover ATF Agent,  LOU VALOZE. In this dangerous world of gun violence, Valoze works undercover to halt the chaos. This episode unveils the extraordinary tales of an agent’s determination against the backdrop of firearms mayhem. Join us as Lou Valoze...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Jay Dobyns is a retired ATF agent and is featured in this explosive, and riveting Episode 55 of GOLD SHIELDS .  This is an intense exploration of Dobyns undercover work infiltrating the notorious Hells Angels motorcycle gang. This show offers a detailed and immersive look into the challenges and risks of an undercover operatio...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Dan and Tom had the privilege of having Former Governor of Maryland, Robert Ehrlich on the show to give us an inside look into the crime epidemic in America, and what we can do to fix it. His years in Congress, and as Governor gives you the perspective of decisions, policies, and in inflection points that got us into this situ...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Retired ICE/DHS Supervisory Special Agent VICTOR AVILA joins Dan and Tom on this jaw dropping episode of survival and a pure willingness to live, as can only be told by the man who went through it.   In 2011 Victor and his partner, Jaime Zapata, were ambushed in Mexico by a Drug Cartel while on assignment, and tragically Agent...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. GOLD SHIELDS is proud to start off 2024 with a True Legend as Dan and Tom introduce APHRODITE JONES. Aphrodite has a successful career as an award winning best selling author, an investigative reporter, and a True Crime Icon.  Aphrodite joins Dan and tom to talk about some of the most well known True Crime cases in America, su...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. ****SEASON FINALE**** During this special show that will conclude the first season, Dan and Tom thank everyone for their overwhelming support of GOLD SHIELDS. On the final episode of Season One, Dan and Tom had the honor and privilege of interviewing Andrew "Sully" Sullivan, a 20 year U.S. Navy Veteran, who served 6...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. On this very special show, our two friends, and the hosts of the very popular podcast, The Suffering Podcast, Kevin Donaldson and Mike Failace join us on GOLD SHIELDS.  Both Kevin and Mike are retired Police Officers from New Jersey, but nothing could have prepared Dan and Tom for the stories we heard from both of these proud...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. On October 29, 2018, while working at the Tempe Police Department in Arizona, Police Officer Lindsay McCall Long was asked to assist in serving a Domestic Violence Order of Protection, something she had done numerous times without incident, but this day would be different. The subject of the Order of Protection opened fire on...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. Three Shots…Four Shots…One Shooter…Two Shooters…Oswald…Zapruder...Castro…Mafia…LBJ Join us on this special episode of GOLD SHIELDS as we remember the 60th Anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.  Dan and I welcome Cold Case expert, and host of the popular podcast, Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum, along with Reti...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. On September 11, 2012, members of Ansar Al-Sharia attacked the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya resulting in the deaths of both United States Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens and U.S. Foreign Service Information Management Officer Sean Smith . In the early morning of September 12, the group launched a mo...

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did. “Ric Prado is an American Hero, having served his country loyally for decades in tough places, spying and fighting against our tough enemies” (Cofer Black), “Ric Prado is an American original, a Shadow Warrior whose combat and street skills actually live up to Hollywood’s spy movie fantasies” (Ambassador Henry A. Crumpton)  Th...