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The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast

True Crime EN ↓ 154 episodes

The Hosts of the Podcast are retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant David Contreras, Retired San Diego Police Lieutenant Sean Murphy, Retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective Benny Cruz, and Retired Chief of Police for Calexico Police Gerardo "Chalo" Gonzalo. The hosts have over 150 years of experience in numerous topics. If you are a retired cop, former law enforcement, or like to hear real cop stories, this channel is for you. You will listen to real-life events told by the people who lived and experienced them. You will hear dynamic stories from The Real Gunslingers and the Heroes who liv...

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New York State Trooper Ross Falisi talks about his response at Ground Zero during 911 31.08.2025 1:15:33

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier interview former New York State Trooper Ross Falisi. Ross Falisi is a former New York State Trooper and poli...

Colorado DOC Lt. Steve Lucero shares mob stories in Pueblo Colorado 31.08.2025 1:04:41

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz interview retired Lieutenant Steve Lucero of the Colorado Department of Corrections, who will make a return appearance on The...

Former Navy Seal Operative and Instructor Juan Gonzales shares life story 31.08.2025 1:02:02

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode (ASH WEDNESDAY), hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier interview retired Navy SEAL Juan "Gonzo" Gonzales, who has widely shared his life story, which details his p...

Former EME Hitman Ramon 'Mundo' Mendoza shares "Convicts & Cops" & discusses EME member Raul Leon 20.08.2025 5:09

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz interview former EME Hitman Ramon 'Mundo' Mendoza, who shares "Convicts & Cops" & discusses EME member Raul Leon.

San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Wayne Spees shares his experience with the SWAT, Gang Suppression Team, Joint Terrorism Task Force, and Hostage Negotiations Team. 20.08.2025 5:11

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, (ASH WEDNESDAY) hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier interview San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Wayne Spees, who shares his experience with the SWAT, Gang Sup...

Retired Colorado State Prison Lieutenant Steve Lucero shares his memorable experiences and cases while working the Colorado Department of Corrections. 20.08.2025 5:11

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz interview Steve Lucero, who is iconic to the Department of Corrections in Colorado. Lucero, in his younger years, was a leader...

Pastor Lorenzo Fresques, also known as Rev Renz will take us to the alleys, gangs and neighborhoods of Salt Lake City to Redemption. 20.08.2025 5:12

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, (ASH WEDNESDAY) hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier interview Pastor Lorenzo Fresques, AKA Rev Renz. Pastor Renz is a former Salt Lake City gang member who gave...

Tina Rowe – Retired Denver PD & U.S. Marshals Service - WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT (Early Years) 20.08.2025 5:08

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz interview Tina Rowe, who tells the story of Denver women in the 70s as they became policewomen—the evolution of law enfo...

Former CIA Operative and Author Ric Prado shares his life story and most memorable CIA missions. 17.07.2025 5:06

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, 'The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line.' Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, Ash Wednesday, hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss with retired CIA Agent Ric Prado. Prado was a paramilitary officer in the CIA's special operations...

Retired Pinellas County Sheriffs Lieutenant shares one of her Florida Serial Killer Investigations. 17.07.2025 1:10:36

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz discuss with retired Pinellas County Sheriff's Lieutenant Rachel Hughes serial killers that operated in the Florida area. In t...

Navy SEALs Master Chief Kirby Horrell shares his most memorable moments in his 47 years in the SEALs. 17.07.2025 1:21:55

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, 'The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line.' Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, Ash Wednesday, hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss with retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Kirby Horrell his career as a Navy SEAL. Kirby Horrell is a hig...

Yard Down Author Johnny Rey shares his CDCR Prison Gangs experiences - PART 3 17.07.2025 1:16:10

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz discuss prison gangs with retired California Department of Corrections Correctional Officer Johnny Rey. Johnny Rey was assigne...

Former Navy SEAL Jeff "Bram" Bramstedt shares his life story and memorable deployments – A TRUE AMERICAN WARRIOR! If You Love God, Country, Family, a great Cigar, and Whiskey, this Podcast is for YOU! This is a Podcast where you can enjoy a Cigar and Whisky with Bobby, Sean, Doug, and David. While watching and listening to true American Heroes and Legends share their stories! In this episode...

CATCHING CRIMINALS - The New Era of Forensics and DNA - Retired San Diego Police Crime Scene Investigator and Forensic DNA Expert Tami Ballard Newquist 04.07.2025 1:10:05

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, 'The Gray Line: The Story Behind The Blue Line.' Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, retired San Diego Police Crime Scene Investigator and Forensic DNA Expert, Tami Newquist, joins us. Tami is an experienced DNA Criminalist, skilled in Forensic DNA analysis, Courtroom Tes...

Retired CDCR ISU Sergeant Mike Alvarez discusses crime within the prison walls, investigations, processing crime scenes, and much more. 29.06.2025 1:09:31

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, 'The Gray Line: The Story Behind The Blue Line.' Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, We Investigate Crime in a California Prison. Ret. CDCR ISU Sergeant Mike Alvarez explains it all. Retired CDCR ISU Sergeant Mike Alvarez. Sergeant Alvarez began a career in May 1986, when...

IS THERE FREEDOM OF SPEECH IN MEXICO? Mexican Journalist Gustavo Macalpin reveals Sinaloa cartel ties to Baja Governor Marina De Pilar 13.06.2025 1:12:24

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, 'The Gray Line: The Story Behind The Blue Line.' Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz discuss the on-air firing of Gustavo Macalpin, a well-known figure in Baja California, particularly for his roles as a telev...

Former Phoenix PD Kidnapping Team Detective Dominguez shares his career and most memorable cases 13.06.2025 1:13:02

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, 'The Gray Line: The Story Behind The Blue Line.' Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, Ash Wednesday, hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss with retired Phoenix Police Detective Rudy Dominguez his assignment to the Phoenix PD's Kidnapping...

Retired San Diego Police Lt Ray Shay shares his response to the McDonalds Massacre and his career with SDPD. 31.05.2025 1:27:12

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, Ash Wednesday hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss with San Bernardino Police Sergeant Eric Bennet, who describes the 2015 San Bernardino Regional Center...

Tren de Aragua TDA - How it started in Colorado by Former Maryland State Police Sergeant Andy Eways 31.05.2025 1:15:13

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz discuss El Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang that operates in the United States. Joining us is former Maryland State Po...

San Bernardino Police Sergeant Eric Bennet describes the 2015 San Bernardino Regional Center Terrorist Attack and gunbattle. 26.05.2025 1:27:14

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, Ash Wednesday hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier discuss with San Bernardino Police Sergeant Eric Bennet, who describes the 2015 San Bernardino Regional Center...

Yard Down Author Johnny Rey shares his CDCR Prison Gangs experiences - PART 2 26.05.2025 1:15:27

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz discuss prison gangs with retired California Department of Corrections Correctional Officer Johnny Rey. Johnny Rey was assigne...

Yard Down Author Johnny Rey shares his CDCR Prison Gangs experiences - PART 1 15.05.2025 1:18:40

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, hosts David Contreras, Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, and Benny Cruz discuss prison gangs with retired California Department of Corrections Correctional Officer Johnny Rey. Johnny Rey was assigne...

THE STORY - San Diego Police Detective Mike Gutierrez 15.05.2025 5:07

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, Ash Wednesday hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier, honor retired San Diego Police Detective Mike Gutierrez. This is a podcast where you can enjoy a cigar and wh...

Tijuana Cartel Enforcement Cell (Los Palillos) operated in San Diego County - Crime wave with bodies dropping throughout the county. Ret. San Diego Police Homicide Detective Ron Newquit discusses Los Palilllos Gang 02.05.2025 1:24:26

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, retired San Diego Police Homicide Detective Ron Newquist discusses the Los Palillos gang. Los Palillos were an enforcement cell of the Tijuana Cartel (AFO). Have you ever wondered about the...

USBP Task Force Commander Alex Pacheco shares his work with the CIA and his major criminal cases. 29.04.2025 1:13:35

We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, Ash Wednesday hosts David Contreras and Benny Cruz, who interview U. S. Border Patrol Special Agent Task Force Commander Alex Pacheco. Alex Pacheco is a retired U.S. Customs and Border Prote...