The Right To Remain Silent: A True Crime Podcast

Retired DEA Special Agent Brian Townsend shares stories from 30 years on the front lines of the drug war, offering an inside look at cartel investigations, leadership, and the realities of federal law enforcement.  

Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent, criminal profiler, and forensic linguist James Fitzgerald discusses his pivotal role in the investigation that led to the capture of Ted Kaczynski, the UNABOMBER. Fitzgerald shares how profiling and forensic linguistics helped break one of the longest and most complex manhunts in FBI and law enforcement history.

Steve shares the true story behind the international hunt for Pablo Escobar. Steve discusses his DEA career, working in Colombia tracking the world's most notorious drug lord, and how his experiences inspired the hit Netflix series Narcos. Steve takes listeners inside the legendary hunt that led to the downfall of the world's most notorious drug kingpin.

HSI Special Agent Kenneth MacDonald discusses complex global investigations involving import/export control violations, international trade crimes, and sophisticated criminal networks operating worldwide.

Retired FBI Special Agent and Profiling Coordinator Jonny Grusing goes inside the tragic Jessica Ridgeway abduction and murder investigation in Colorado, discussing forensic evidence, behavioral analysis, and the hunt for the suspect.  

Retired HSI Special Agent James Taylor breaks down  Operation Get Hitched —a complex marriage fraud investigation that exposed an organized fraud scheme. From undercover tactics to federal prosecution, this episode reveals how these cases are really built and why they matter. Special Agent Taylor was working these fraud investigations long before the media began paying attention.

The Diane Whipple case shocked the nation—but the truth behind it is even more unsettling. In this episode, Aphrodite Jones takes us inside the investigation, the courtroom, and the hidden world connected to the Aryan Brotherhood. What really led to that fatal attack—and could it have been prevented?

Jennifer discusses her career, starting as a Virginia State Trooper and moving on to an ATF Special Agent. She discusses everything from working undercover to responding to the Pentagon on 9/11.

Trooper Alan Foust discusses his undercover narcotics career and shares the legacy of the Troopers who built and worked the Missouri State Highway Patrol narcotics unit.

Retired FBI Special Agent Barry Black discuss how he went from accountant to SWAT sniper and Master Bomb Technician, responding to Waco, the Oklahoma City bombing, the Atlanta Olympic bombing, 9/11 and more.

In 2005, Investigators determined that Sgt. Graham was ambushed and murdered outside his home by Lance Shockley. Missouri Assistant Attorney General Kevin Zoellner shares insights from the trial and death sentence conviction that finally brought justice to this case.

Retired Secret Service Special Agent and author Brad Beeler spent a career protecting world leaders and uncovering deception through polygraph examinations. Brad shares his journey from the protection detail of President George H. W. Bush to becoming one of the agency’s top polygraph examiners. 

In this episode of  The Right to Remain Silent , retired FBI Special Agent Mark Sewell takes us inside a complex  Stolen Valor investigation . He details how false claims of military service and fabricated honors not only defraud the public but also dishonor those who have truly served. Mark explains the investigative techniques, legal challenges, and consequences of exposing Stolen Valor schemes.

A sought-after voice in global media,  Leo  has shared his story with Univision, Game of Crimes, and more. Now on  The Right to Remain Silent , the former DEA Agent and author of  Reign of Terror  offers a gripping look at the cartel fight and the lessons he carries from the frontlines.

Jack McFarland discusses highlights from his career as a DEA Special Agent.

Wesley Tabor dedicated over 35 years to law enforcement, nearly 25 with DEA. His career took him from shootouts as a Florida deputy, to drug investigations in the Midwest, to international operations against cartels like MS-13, CJNG, and the Sinaloa Cartel. His perspective highlights not only the dangers of organized crime, but also the resilience and dedication required to confront it.

Respect and communication can make or break an investigation. Former cooperators Margarito “Jay” Flores, a distributor for Chapo Guzman and the Sinaloa Cartel, and Ben Freedland separately share their experiences working with law enforcement after arrest, and the lessons they learned that can benefit the police.

William Peterson discusses his 23-year FBI career on the front lines of counterterrorism and cybercrime. Working internationally in Greece, Switzerland, and Pakistan, he helped capture Sajid Mir, mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, and Russian cybercriminal Vladislav Kliushin .  Listen in as he discusses so much more!

Retired Tucson PD homicide detective Bill Hanson shares lessons from countless death investigations, cold cases, and his appearances on A&E’s  The First 48 —revealing how detectives turn chaos into court-ready justice.  

With over 40 years dedicated to law enforcement and the pursuit of justice, Jimmy Stewart’s career stretched from Boston patrols to international narcotics investigations. Serving as a Police Officer, U.S. Customs Inspector, Special Agent, and State Investigator- his work ethic and professionalism earned the respect of colleagues everywhere. Listen as he shares from a lifetime of experiences.

Austin Barrett—Big 12 offensive lineman and Criminal Justice major—shares how faith, discipline, and dedication shape his path from the gridiron toward a career in law enforcement.

In this episode, Carter County, Missouri Deputy Sheriff Brigg Pierson, shares the story of being shot multiple times in the line of duty in 2019.Brigg shares how a routine day turned into a deadly ambush—and the long road back. This is a raw, firsthand look at surviving gunfire and living with the scars that followed.

Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum—one of the world’s foremost authorities on Sasquatch—joins the show to examine the scientific evidence and the legal questions that could follow its discovery. Would Sasquatch be protected by law? Could harming one be a crime? How should evidence be handled? And where do science and law enforcement intersect when legend meets reality?

As terror struck America on September 11th, US Secret Service Agent (ret.) Ken Valentine was assigned to the White House, prepared to defend the symbol of our nation's freedom. In this episode, Ken shares his story of resolve, responsibility, faith and patriotism on one of the darkest days in U.S. history.

In this episode, Sedgwick County, Kansas Sheriff Jeff Easter recounts the federal investigation that targeted the Wichita area Crip gang-- detailing how informants, undercover buys and just plain hard work combined for a successful RICO prosecution.