Truth, Lies and Coverups with Traci Brown

Former 911 Dispatcher Ricardo Martinez has taken it upon himself to support the 911 Dispatch community by getting their stories out there and helping them process the inherent stress of the job.   You'll be shocked by what REALLY happens on the job with both shocking and funny stories.   Be sure to listen to his Within the Trenches podcast to hear more 911 Dispatch stories from around the world. ...

Do you know how many fake profiles are on Linked In?   CIA spy Peter Warmka reveals that and much more including how AI is being used for scams including voice cloning and even deep fake video.   Listen to find out the top 2 scams that are successful against seniors and how you can protect yourself from them. Help support the show and buy us a cup of coffee.  Here's the link where you can donate n...

Private Investigator Jim Terry got hired to help find Dylan Rounds.   You'll be shocked to hear what lead the victim's family to threaten his life and how it involves your host, Body Language Expert Traci Brown. We'll learn what it really takes to find missing people and missing property, what can go wrong in the process and who will always give you the most accurate information.     Listen to fin...

Robin Dreeke-   What happens when a foreign national knocks on the FBI's door on the 4 th of July to volunteer to be a spy?   Retired Chief of the FBI Behavioral Analysis Program Robin Dreeke knows.   He was in charge recruited Spies for the US.   Many try to sell information for big bucks.   We learn how he vets them for value of info, credibility , their propensity to act in their own best inter...

Former army interrogator James Pyle visits Truth, Lies and Coverups.   We chat about his formula for tactical questioning so you can find out anything from anyone at any time.   Discover what affects the accuracy of interrogations, and how to get the 2 things that don't come easy.  This is true as true crime gets. Help Keep the Show Going!  Donate today and Buy us a coffee.  Here's link:   https:/...

Former Police Seargent and de-escalation expert Charles Heasley fills us in on exactly what the most important thing cops need to think is.   He also shares his tips on how to de-escalate someone in a mental health crisis and where the line is where force is necessary.   You'll learn your best plan of action in an active shooter situation.   Help keep the show going and buy us a cup of coffee.  He...

Lisa Bischoff stole $600k in jewels and was arrested for a range of crimes including computer hacking and identity theft.   She reveals the exact how and why she committed her crimes and also how she broke the pattern…..until she relapsed and went back to the life of crime.    Her messy path was redeemed and now she's helping others on their own path to healing.  THis is as true as true crime gets...

What happens when your paychecks start to dwindle and you know your company's systems inside and out?   Craig Stanland found out when he used it to his advantage to orchestrate an $834k fraud scheme.   He tells us exactly what happened and how he reinvented himself.   This is as true as true crime gets…and then has a happy and very impactful ending.   Donate to the show and buy us a coffee!  Here'...

Army interrogator Eric Maddox is responsible for eliciting Saddam Hussein's location so US forces could capture him.   And he did it thru building trust, even with a language barrier.   He'll talk philosophies and tactics that allowed him to get the necessary information not only in this case but also in capturing the #4 most wanted man in the world. Help us out and donate to the show!  Buy us a c...

What was it like doing the FBI search of Edward Snowden's house in Hawaii the day he disappeared?   Former FBI investigator Tim Simon reveals what he saw.   We'll also talk Ponzi schemes from prison, the most common element in embezzlement schemes and how to get a confession from fraudsters and murderers. Help support the show and buy us a coffee? Your support really does goe a long way. Here's th...

What happened when digital forensic expert Steve Burgess got a call to find out exactly what rapper 50 Cent had to do with a sex tape posted online?   He'll fill us in on the whole story.   He'll also tell us about how he helped a young hacker prove that he DIDN'T get classified nuclear secrets and more. Help support the show and buy us a coffee. Your support really does mean a lot to us. Here's t...

Find out what happened with Nancy Grace called Traci for analysis on the alleged University of Idaho Murderer. Find out who is public enemy #1 in Boulder, CO, our thoughts on the Titanic Submersible implosion and what happens when you can't find the Pony Button. Help support the show and buy us a coffee.  Here's the link so you can donate today:   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Traci37

Join us as we dive into the intriguing world of fraudsters with esteemed author Rob Docters. Discover the common thread that connects these individuals driven by hidden motives and explore the fascinating insights into their behaviors. In this thought-provoking interview, Docters explores an unexpected phenomenon—an intriguing correlation between someone's choice of shoes and the potential for fra...

Prepare to be gripped by an astonishing tale that unveils the true extent of the terrorists' victory when they brought the vibrant city of Boston to its knees. Join us as we delve into the dark underbelly of corruption, government investigations, and the chilling aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing, guided by none other than the fearless former police officer and government investigator, Gary...

  Hold onto your seats as we delve into the jaw-dropping world of Frank Abignale, the enigmatic criminal mastermind behind the legendary Leonardo DiCaprio movie. But here's the twist: is the movie based on real events, or is it one colossal lie? Brace yourself for the shocking revelations brought to light in a recent New York Post article that challenges everything you thought you knew. To uncover...

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get a huge whistleblower award?   There's a lot to it.   Mychal Wilson shares his journey from blowing the whistle on his employer, getting fired and creating a whole new career as a whistleblower attorney.    He'll recount some of his most unique cases including sexual assault at a prestigious hospital   and tell us exactly what you need to think about befo...

Author Ross Bernstein reveals the secrets sports stars DON'T want you to know about how they're cheating in sports.   From Mirrors and buzzers to bugging locker rooms and even the ways teams leave a trail of fake info to sabotage other teams cheating efforts.   And even how the Mob and online gambling may affect the outcome of your favorite team's season.  Be sure you get Ross's book series The Co...

When Canadian Police Officer Kelly Donovan blew the whistle and reported illegal behavior and inconsistent enforcement of the law within her department things got really bad.   She'll recount her story about fighting the powers trying to silence her and other victims in Canada and how she's working to change the laws so nobody has to be a victim of officer misconduct again. Help support the show a...

Vince Poscente was in the front row when Salmon Rushdie was attacked in 2022.   He'll reveal exactly what he did to subdue the attacker and what he's done to take care of himself to alleviate the PTSD he was left with.   He breaks down the universal truths in tragedy and confidence he digs into in his books his books Earthquake and The Ant and The Elephant. Help support the show and buy us a coffe...

Hostage negotiator Jeff Owens tells us all about he helped form the hostage negotiation team for the Honolulu Police.   He'll reveal exactly what happened in some of his most unusual cases and the simple techniques he used to solve situations peacefully and without violence.   He'll take us in depth into the hostage taker's mind so you can use the same skills to get what you want in just about any...

Gary Edgington was an investigator at the Beverly Hills, CA Police Department.   He'll talk about his involvement with the Billionaire Boy's Club investment fraud case,   what it's really like to search for a dead body, what famous family in Hollywood is up to some shady stuff and his involvement in the OJ Simpson trial. You'll want to be sure to check out Gary's new book Outside the Wire. Help su...

How did Traci know Alex Murdough was guilty?   Deception was revealed in his language on the stand in his trial.   Listen to find out exactly what he said that gave him away.   We'll also unpack Traci's mysterious TikTok incident, Insider info on Chinese Balloons, classified document handling and if Ranch Dressing Soda is any good. Help support the show and buy us a coffee.   Your donation really...

What happens when you wake up to find your wife and kids gone?  Scott Lesnick will tell us exactly what he did after his wife stole his kids and took them overseas TWICE. This case was inches away from ending up in the Supreme Court of Israel.   If you've got a tough negotiation this is a can't miss episode.  This is true crime at it's most raw. Help support the show and buy us a coffee.  Your don...

Roseann Freitas has her finger on the pulse of the latest scams in her job with the Better Business Bureau.  She'll report on the latest scams:  Dating, Rentals, Pets, Unemployment and tell you the 1 sure fire way you know if you're going to be the next true crime victim.   Help support the show and buy us a coffee.  Your donation really goes a long way.  Here's the link so you can support us now:...

Michael Skiba found himself investigating fraud run by the Mexican drug cartel-- disguised in innocent school busses.  He's worked for the US government, the UN and will reveal exactly what it's like to catch a criminal in an international fraud ring.  We'll also hear his thoughts on Elizabeth Holmes and FTX. Help support the show and buy us a coffee.  Your donation really does go a long way. Here...