Vegas Crime Files

In this powerful episode of **Vegas Crime Files**, Heidi Harris speaks with retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department homicide detectives **John Harney** and **John Scott**, who responded to the October 1, 2017 mass shooting that claimed 58 lives that night and ultimately 60 lives total. Rather than revisiting conspiracy theories or internet speculation, the episode focuses on the firsthand...

Vegas Crime Files Episode Summary In this episode of Vegas Crime Files , Heidi Harris talks with gaming journalist Rick Velotta about Nevada’s infamous “Black Book” — the state’s official List of Excluded Persons banned from casinos. The conversation traces the Black Book’s origins back to 1960, when Nevada created it to keep organized crime figures out of casinos during the mob era. Over time, th...

On Valentine’s Day 1996, a 19-year-old pregnant newlywed sat inside a Las Vegas convenience store, keeping her husband company during his overnight shift. She never made it home. In this episode of Vegas Crime Files , Heidi Harris speaks with the first officer on the scene and the lead homicide detective who worked the case—two men who never forgot what they saw that night. You’ll hear: What the f...

Everyone remembers the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles. Almost no one knows what happened next. Fright Night: The 30 Days of Riots Las Vegas Doesn’t Talk About What this episode covers: The overlooked Las Vegas riots following the Rodney King verdict Why the unrest lasted 30 days , not just one night The role of gangs, media, and delayed response How close rioters came to downtown Las Vegas First...

What actually happens during a traffic stop — and what are drivers legally required to do? In this episode of Vegas Crime Files , Heidi Harris speaks with retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Sergeant Tom Page , a 25-year veteran who worked as a patrol, traffic, and training sergeant. Sergeant Page explains why officers stop vehicles, what drivers must legally provide, and the mistakes people mak...

Vegas Crime Files Suicide by Cop: The Impact on Police Officers Episode Summary What happens to police officers when someone forces them into a life-or-death decision? In this episode of Vegas Crime Files , Heidi Harris speaks with retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officer Marcus Martin , who spent nearly 25 years with Metro after serving nine years in the Marine Corps. Marcus describes two in...

When Lake Mead’s water levels dropped, they revealed more than abandoned boats and buried history—they revealed a body sealed inside a barrel. Who was this person, and why has no one ever identified them? In this the premier episode of Vegas Crime Files, host Heidi Harris explores the mystery alongside a cold case detective and a veteran journalist, uncovering the investigative dead ends, the unan...