Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories

Trauma and Stress Led to Poor Behavior and Tough Decisions: A Deep Dive into PTSD Among Police Officers. In this special episode, we look at the profound impact of trauma and stress on police officers, examining how these factors can lead to poor behavior and tough decisions. PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a significant concern within law enforcement, and its effects can ripple throug...

Health Professionals That Murder: Catching These Rare Serial Killers. Special Episode. The chilling reality of healthcare professionals who turn into serial killers is both alarming and rare. Among the most notorious is Dr. Michael Swango, an American physician whose nickname, "Dr. Death," is a grim reflection of his deeds. Swango was convicted of poisoning up to 60 patients between 1981...

Her DEA Spouse and Kids Were Almost Murdered. They were targeted for execution by drug dealers. She found out about a close call for her husband and children at a crowded shopping mall a year later. Investigators also revealed the existence of a "hit list" where her children and husband were named. The drug dealers that wanted to kill them also knew where the kids went to school and much...

Trauma and Repressed Memory From When He Was A Scout and His Life as an Adult. Boy Scouts were a big part of his young life. He was molested as a pre-teenager by a Scout Master. He was told by his abuser that it was part of an initiation that all of the other boys did. He repressed the memories until he was a Resident Assistant at St. Mary's College of Maryland , in St. Mary's City Maryland. Stay...

What Movies and TV Hides, Murder Attempt and Domestic Violence In Her Life. She has been married twice, both in less than ideal conditions. The second marriage to who she thought was the perfect man, was marred by his drug addiction and domestic violence. The last straw was when he broke into her house, when she wasn't there and shot up the residence. She talks about how close she came to being ki...

Fear She Felt From Stalking and Cyber Danger: Her Story. She was a fitness and nutrition blogger, a high-profile real estate agent, and a regular guest on local radio and TV shows for her nonprofit work. She once lived a life in the public eye. However, her world turned upside down when she became a victim of stalking and cyber danger, feeling an ever-present fear from the threat looming over her....

Most Watched Hallmark Movie Based on Her Health Nightmare and Amazing Life. Diagnosed with a fatal liver disease at 25 and told she only had months to live without a living donor, Heather Krueger faced a nightmare. Miraculously, a donor was found, and part of his liver was donated to save her life. They met, fell in love, and married. The Hallmark Channel turned their story into the movie " O...

Did A NYC Assault and being Kidnapped In Mexico Inspire Him? A vicious assault in his New York City home as a child and being kidnapped in Mexico City at the age of 18 profoundly influenced his path. These harrowing experiences inspired his law enforcement career. Louis Gregory, also known as Uncle Louie, shares his story of these violent incidents, the aftermath, and his journey of physical and m...

My Journey to Recover from Trauma: Special Podcast Episode. John Jay Wiley was a guest on the Sexual Assault Survivor Stories (SASS) podcast, it is important to note that I have not personally experienced sexual assault, we delved deeply into the traumatic events I encountered as a police officer. We discussed the profound impact on me, my family, and my journey to recover from that trauma. Additi...

CSI on Notorious Murders: Caylee Anthony and Pulse Nightclub Shooting - Special Episode. A retired Crime Scene Investigator (CSI), delves into the challenges and trauma faced by investigators during the high-profile and traumatic Caylee Anthony case. She shares her involvement in investigating the Pulse Nightclub massacre, her career in law enforcement, and the often unheralded work of CSIs. This...

Police Officer Killed in Helicopter Crash: Widow Tells the Story. Special Episode. Her Police Officer husband was killed in a Police helicopter crash. She tells the moving story about the impact of his death, from the notification to the immediate aftermath, and how this motivates her to help other first responder families. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest and other soci...

The FBI Arresting A Mafia Family and an Atlanta Strip Club. In a remarkable operation, the FBI leveraged Atlanta's notorious Gold Club to dismantle a significant arm of the Gambino Crime Family, one of the most powerful La Cosa Nostra organizations based in New York City. This case showcases how federal agents used a high-profile strip club in Georgia to strike at the heart of organized crime. For...

Amazing Story of Resilience In Florida Court at 10. At 10, as a young girl, her resilience was put to the test in a Florida court. Her story, now shared on our Facebook, Instagram and as a podcast on our website , Apple Podcasts , Spotify and most major podcast platforms reveals a harrowing journey of abuse and recovery. Rebecca was sexually abused at 9 by her mother's boyfriend, she bravely repor...

NYPD In Afghanistan, School Threat They Stopped Before The Attack. During the Afghanistan War, a few New York reporters were kidnapped. As a member of the NYPD, he was deployed to Afghanistan to locate and help rescue a reporter. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, our website, Facebook, and Instagram for the latest episodes and news. Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith is our guest. He doesn't sha...

Attacked by John Wayne Gacy, Molested as a Child He Tells The Story. As a child, he barely survived being attacked and molested by serial killer John Wayne Gacy during a family vacation at a Wisconsin lake. At age 8, he was assaulted by a teenager, later realizing it was John Wayne Gacy after seeing news reports in Chicago. Listen to this for free in Apple Podcasts , Spotify , our website or most...

Close Call Sniper Shooting and Saving Lives as a Reserve Sheriff. He had a very close call with the Beltway Snipers, exiting a restaurant just a few moments before another person was shot by the Snipers. He shares his harrowing experience during the Beltway sniper attacks. Plus the efforts that he and other Deputies went to save lives. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, MeWe, P...

Are State Prison Policies Unsafe For Corrections Officers and Inmates? We all know that State Prisons can be very dangerous places. But are prison policies in the State of Nevada placing corrections officers in vulnerable positions? Do they increase the risk of injury for both officers and inmates? Our guest says yes. He recalls an incident in the Las Vegas area of Nevada where he was injured duri...

Police In Baltimore, Four Gun Fights. Impact of TV News. Special Episode. The intense and often misunderstood world of a Baltimore Police Officer. This episode sheds light on the trauma and realities faced by cops in Baltimore, debunking the myths spread by TV news and social media like Facebook and Instagram about police work in American cities. In this special episode John J. Wiley sits down wit...

TV Show About Gangs, California Police Warnings. Retired L.A.S.D. Gang Expert talks about the alarming growth of violent criminal gangs across America. Retired Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) Sgt. Richard Valdemar, a renowned expert on gang violence. Tells shocking truths and crucial warnings about the rise of violent gangs across Southern California and the rest of the USA. Richard...

Journey From Trauma Surgeon to Police Officer: His Amazing Story. We explore the remarkable journey an orthopedic trauma surgeon took and also became a police officer. He maintained his medical - surgical career including trauma care while also being a police officer. Based in the Chicago, Illinois, area his career transitioned dramatically following a tragic incident that shook the nation. Availa...

Police, The Truth Trauma, Scars and Protecting Victims. The Stark Reality of Sexual Assault. Truth and Trauma: Investigating Sexual Assault In the US, someone is sexually assaulted every 98 seconds. Over one-third of women have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner. Most victims of rape and sexual assault are women (91%), with the remaining 9% being men. Women are...

Are Television Shows Unrealistic? Solving Real Violent Crimes With Fingerprint Analysis. Have popular television shows and movies about crime scene technicians and forensics corrupted public perception with misinformation? What do Hollywood and television get wrong about crime labs and crime scene technicians? The interview is available as a free podcast in Apple Podcasts , Spotify , our website o...

Her Stroke of Love Changed Her Life of Repressed Memories from Childhood Trauma. Repressed memories from the trauma of her childhood for years. As a teenager, she began the journey to recover from the effects of the abuse she endured as a child. She suffered a stroke and survived, making the decision to build the life she wanted for herself, her spouse, and her family. Nancy learned and shared how...

FBI Arresting Serial Killers, From Computer Data to Danger. Forget what you see in movies and on TV about serial killers and how they're caught. In this podcast interview we discuss the true realities of investigating these criminals and the crucial role of the FBI. The interview is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the show's website. A serial killer, or serial murderer, is someone who ki...

Dallas Police To TV Star on First 48, To a Salt Water Fishing Captain. The Forensic Interview. Starting as a police officer in Dallas, he rose to become a Homicide Detective and later gained fame as a TV star on the A&E series " First 48 ". Renowned for his forensic interview expertise, he retired from the Dallas Police Department to teach forensic interviewing to Federal Agents. Sim...