The Badge is Retired, and the Story Lives On....

Send us Fan Mail Part two of a two-part episode. former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes recalls his role in the prosecution of Michael Lee Lockhart for the murders of two teenaged girls and a Texas Police Officer. Murder and death sentencing in three states involves a complicated process and coordination, which Vanes meticulously describes in this episode.  Vanes also discusses the many nuances, co...

Send us Fan Mail Guest, former Deputy Prosecutor, Thomas Vanes gives his account of the search for an active serial rapist/murderer who is killing teenaged girls. In an amazing twist of fate, a conversation between two ladies in Florida sparks a lead that will put investigators on the trail. This is a two-part series; part one is The Hunt for a Serial Killer. Part two is the trial and sentencing o...

Send us Fan Mail Neil Basarich, a convicted drug dealer talks a group of kids age 6-14 about what drugs do. Basarich tells how he got involved in taking drugs and later becoming a major dealer. He then talks about what changed him and how he escaped the grip of drugs. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered durin...

Send us Fan Mail A former methamphetamine dealer talks to children about avoiding drugs and how going to prison changed his life. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

Send us Fan Mail Kimblery and Melissa join host James Mitchell to describe what it's like to work in a 911 call center in Palm Beach County, Florida. Buckled up3 and prepare for some surprises. These women are truly remarkable! James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guest...

Send us Fan Mail Author James Mitchell answers the question of why he wrote the children's book. It was his way of reaching out to impressionable children to explain the positive aspects that law enforcement brings to the community-to make everyone safe and help those in need of protection. A great addition to home libraries. (Also recommended for outreach programs through law enforcement age...

Send us Fan Mail Attorney Thomas Vanes takes the listener through a shocking series of revelations as he probed the facts of a case involving the murder of a six-month old baby girl. Vanes, a supervisor of court appointed defense attorneys and former deputy prosecutor discusses the case involving his client who was accused of murdering is 6-month-old daughter we'll call Charlotte.  Vanes was...

Send us Fan Mail James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

Send us Fan Mail Author, James Mitchell recalls his old friend in the Marine Corps, Russell Paul Armstrong. After leaving the Marine's the two lost contact, until recently when Mitchell researched his old buddy, finding out much more than he ever expected. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their...

Send us Fan Mail The author of A Badge Well Worn reunites with a former drug dealer who is mentioned in the book. The discussion gives the listener a rare glimpse of what it's like to sell drugs. Known as 'Lenny" in the book, Neil Basarich offers his personal reflections, revealing what his life was like while in the business of selling methamphetamine. He included the night he almo...

Send us Fan Mail Author, James Mitchell and his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes discuss the prosecution in this episode, the second of two involving the murder and dismemberment of Paul Kamyatti. This episode reveals the real-life interaction between the accused and the authorities in this highly publicized homicide.  The final hours of the defendant, William Vandiver before his execu...

Send us Fan Mail Author, James Mitchell (A Badge Well Worn) discusses with his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes (Lake County, Indiana) the prosecution of those responsible for the 1983 murder and dismemberment of Paul Kamyatti in his Hammond, Indiana home. A behind the curtain look at unpublished and unreported activities of the accused family members and the authorities who work to so...

Send us Fan Mail Author, James Mitchell and his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor, Thomas Vanes discuss the investigation of the murder of 65-year-old Victim, Paul Kamyatti whose dismembered remains were located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in seven garbage bags. The investigation exposed the conspiracy to kill Kamyatti and his death in the family home. This episode is part one of two, wit...

Send us Fan Mail Author, James Mitchell announces the upcoming podcast featuring former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes will discuss the investigation and trial of those responsible for the murder of 65-year-old Paul Kamyatti.  The murder and dismemberment and disposal of his body on the Lake Michigan shoreline.  James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell...

Send us Fan Mail Author, James Mitchell discusses his experience in working with Professor Herbert Macdonnell, a renowned expert credited with developing a methodology for determining the probable source of blood spatter evidence found at a crime scene. Professor Herbert L. Madonnell of Corning, New York was retained to evaluate blood spatter evidence in the murder of a 21-year-old wife who was br...

Send us Fan Mail Trish Todd, 30, of Hobe Sound, Florida fails to show up at her job as a nurse on April 26, 2016. This episode follows the police investigation and arrest of 34-year-old ex-husband, Steven Williams, an Air Force Enlisted man. Author, James Mitchell describes the intense investigation that led up to the arrest and conviction of Williams for the murder of his former wife. while their...

Send us Fan Mail This episode will follow the Martin County, Florida Sheriff's Department's intense investigation into the disappearance of 33 Year Old Tricia Todd of Hobe Sound, Florida. This mother of a four-year-old daughter was found several weeks later in a nature preserve, having been dismembered and placed in a container of acid. The story will talk about how the police convinced...

Send us Fan Mail Author, James Mitchell and Attorney, Scott Zappolo discuss various ways to avoid being a victim in various situations where we might be vulnerable. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badg...

Send us Fan Mail Author, James Mitchell continues his discussion with Attorney and Firearm Instructor, Scott Zappolo. The upcoming podcast on Wednesday, December 20 will focus on situational awareness and victimology, with a special emphasis how women can protect themselves.  James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encounter...

Send us Fan Mail Two youthful teenagers kidnap, rob, and rape a 29 year-old schoolteacher. They are apprehended and charged in adult court with Robbery, Kidnapping and Rape. They are convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison sentences. This podcast discusses the efforts to appeal the lower court's ruling and sentences. There are also a few surprises in the appeal court's ruling. James Mi...

Send us Fan Mail Author, James Mitchell 'A Badge Well Worn' announces forthcoming podcast where he discusses an excerpt from his book and a 29-year-old schoolteacher who was the victim of a robbery, kidnapping and rape by two teenaged youths.  He reviews the investigation, the identification, trial, conviction, and the subsequent appeals that followed. James Mitchell will continue to pre...

Send us Fan Mail Author, James Mitchell discusses the legal concerns all gun owners should be aware of with Attorney and Firearms Instructor, Scott Zappolo.  The discussion was inspired from an incident in the book, A Badge Well Worn where an armed citizen stepped in the detain an armed subject trying to escape from an armed robbery and police shooting. James Mitchell will continue to present crim...

Send us Fan Mail Attorney, Firearms Instructor Scott Zappolo answers questions about legal concerns for firearms owners. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

Send us Fan Mail Author, James Mitchell recounts his investigation into a missing witness, believed to have been abducted and murdered. The witness was scheduled to testify in court, but never arrived and has not been seen since. Mitchell leads the listener through the investigation that followed. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual even...

Send us Fan Mail A 56-year-old pharmacist goes missing after he failed to show up as a state's witness in a burglary trial of one of the suspects. The upcoming podcast will discuss the efforts by authorities to find out who was responsible for his disappearance, and how the state was able to proceed with the trial. James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who w...