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Explore true crime cases in Alabama through audio and video content. Join hosts Joseph Cramer and Shawn Tucker as they delve into the details of Alabama's most intriguing crimes, speaking with those connected to the cases and visiting the locations where these events took place. See more at www.murderinyourbackyard.com Subscribe to our YouTube page! www.youtube.com/@murderinyourbackyard Follow us On TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@murderinyourbackyard
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Lt. Paul Vance, who for 43 years served in the Connecticut State Police, eventually becoming the agency’s spokesman, joins the program for Volume 15 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: h…
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Maria Cramer, the New York Times’ Police Bureau Chief, who prior to covering the NYPD covered the Boston Police for the Boston Globe, joins the program. In Memoriam: Detective Rich Teemsma (February 8, 1950 - June 22, 2024) Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.fa…
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a devoted cookie salesman vanishes without a trace? On August 5, 1974, Steve Gaddy left his home in Jacksonville, Alabama, for what was supposed to be an ordinary workday, only to never return. In this gripping episode of "Murder in Your Backyard," we recount the harrowing events that led to the discovery o…
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Retired NYPD Emergency Service Unit Detective Robert Brager, a 25 year veteran of law enforcement and paramedic who served in ESU from 2005 until 2018, joins the program for Volume 47 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook…
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Retired DEA Agent Greg Lee, whose tenaciousness helped hunt down 1993 World Trade Center Bombing suspect Ramzi Yousef, joins the program for a special Volume 14 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC...…
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Send us a Text Message. What if the truth behind a young man's tragic death was buried beneath layers of inconsistencies and unanswered questions? This week, we explore the mysterious case of Nathen Magallanes , a promising 21-year-old from Foley, Alabama, whose life was abruptly ended in September 2017 under circumstances that still spark doubt an…
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Retired New Haven Fire Department Battalion Chief Frank Ricci who served the Elm City from 1997 through 2020, joins the program for a special hometown edition of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... Linke…
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FDNY Fire Inspector Ron Kanterman, who possesses 53 years of firefighting experience, joins the program for Volume 61 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www.li…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever pondered the twists of fate that can send a life spiraling in unforeseen directions? Our latest conversation with Scott Hilton, founder of Eagle Rock Boys Ranch, presents a powerful narrative centered on Cuhuatemoc Peraita, a teen whose potential was eclipsed by misfortune and missteps. Scott unveils Peraita's …
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Send us a Text Message. Every officer has a case that haunts them, and for Officer Lane Keener, the chilling 1994 Popeyes murders in Gadsden stand out with harrowing clarity. With gripping emotion, Keener recounts the emergency call that accelerated into a high-speed race against the unknown, and the dire moments that followed as they breached the …
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Send us a Text Message. When the universe takes away someone we love, the world shifts on its axis, leaving us to navigate the void left behind. In an intimate conversation with Dawn Ward, we explore the vibrant life and sudden loss of her brother, Darrell Collier. Dawn's poignant recollection of Darrell's passions for rock bands like AC/DC, Guns N…
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine surviving the unimaginable. Bryant Archer, the lone survivor of the 1994 Popeyes shootings in Gadsden, Alabama, joins us to recount the chilling tale of the day that forever changed the lives of many. His narrative not only paints a haunting picture of the events but also offers a humanizing glimpse into his relation…
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Send us a Text Message. Uncover the harrowing details of the Popeyes Chicken murders—a case that has haunted a community since a storm-riddled prom night in 1994. Journey with us as we piece together the chilling sequence of events, from the power outages that led young employees to seek an early end to their shift to the unexpected roster change t…
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Retired Sausalito, California Police Captain, Author, and Law Enforcement Consultant William Fraas joins the program for Volume 13 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi…
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Retired US Customs Agents Miles Sonn & Alex Alonso, both returning guests, re-appear on the program as they look back on one of their bigger drug smuggler takedowns, Operation Overlord. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://…
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Joseph Bonnano, a 22-year veteran of the FDNY who served from 1979 until 2001 and is a professional chef to boot, joins the program for the milestone Volume 60 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews With The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.face…
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Chris Ebdon, who manned the mean streets of 80’s and 90’s New York City with the old NYC EMS pre its 1996 merge with the FDNY joins the program for Volume 3 of The Best of the Bravest: Nationwide Edition. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC...…
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Guestless again, Mike Colón spitballs with the audience for an hour and lets everyone know what he’s up to. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl... Website: https://mike-colon-media.com/ Business Line…
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In a special edition of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit, Caitlin Langone, daughter of fallen NYPD ESU Officer Tom Langone, one of 14 officers from the unit killed in the line of duty on September 11, 2001, joins the program as we look back on the life and legacy of service of her father. In Memory Of: Police Officer Tom Langone …
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Deputy Chief Joseph DiBernardo Sr., a retired 35 year veteran of the FDNY who served the department from 1966 until 2001, joins the program for Volume 59 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. In Memory Of: Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Jr. (End of Watch: November 22, 2011) Lt. Joseph P. DiBernardo Jr. Foundation: Website: https:/…
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David Burns, who when he wasn’t photographing first responders on the streets of New York City as a photojournalist was responding to them himself as an EMS Chief, joins the program. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www…
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Former FDNY Chief of Department Ed Kilduff, a 37-year veteran who served as the agency’s highest ranking uniformed member from 2010-2014 joins the program for Volume 58 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https:/…
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Ron Bailey, who retired with 24 years of service as a Lieutenant with the Bridgeport Police in Connecticut and later became Chief of Police in Holyoke, Massachusetts, joins the program for Volume 11 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Faceb…
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Darrell Summers, who served in both the New York City Transit Police Emergency Medical Rescue Unit and the NYPD Emergency Service Unit, joins the program for Volume 45 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.fa…
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Former FDNY Chief of Operations Rich Blatus, a 42-year veteran of the department, joins the program for Volume 57 of The Best of The Bravest. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl... Media Website: htt…
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Retired Sergeant Scott Zink, an alumni of both the New York City Housing Police Emergency Rescue Unit and NYPD Emergency Service Unit, joins the program for Volume 44 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.fac…
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After an 8-month hiatus, Tales From The Boom Room: Profiles of the NYPD’s Arson & Explosion/Bomb Squad make its return to the Mic’d In New Haven Podcast as Detective William Niece joins the program for Volume 36 of the cornerstone miniseries. In Memoriam: Detective Claude “Danny” Richards (End of Watch: September 11, 2001) (Recovered From WTC: Marc…
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Captain Rich Rotanz, a 23-year FDNY veteran who was also among the original members of the New York City Office of Emergency Management in the late 90’s joins the program for Volume 56 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews with The FDNY’s Elite. In Memoriam: Police Officer Jonathan Diller (End of Watch: March 25, 2024) Connect With Mike Colón: X: …
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George Sichler, a retired 20 year veteran of the NYPD, who served in The Bronx as a Detective in the Gun Suppression Unit but most notably as a diver into the NYPD Scuba Unit, joins the program. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn:…
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After a guest unfortunately got delayed and couldn’t make it, Mike Colón does a bonus segment, titled ‘The Colón Report’. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl... Website: https://mike-colon-media.com/…
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Kerry Barrett, a veteran journalist with over 20 years turned successful consultant and media coach, joins the program. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl... Website: https://mike-colon-media.com/ B…
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Paul DeMatteis, a globally recognized Security Consultant who’s done extensive work with the FBI, numerous corporations, and helped formulate John Jay College’s Counterterrorism Program, joins the show. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... L…
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Retired FDNY Lieutenant Mike Roy, a veteran of elite Special Operations Commands such as Squads 41, 61, and Rescue 4, joins the program for Volume 55 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews With The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/M…
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Tony Johnson, a 24-year veteran of both the NYC Transit Police and NYPD who spent 19 of those years (1987-2006) in the Emergency Service Unit, joins the show for Volume 43 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://ww…
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After a Buster Olney no show, Producer Vick and Mike Colón spitball on the state of baseball for an hour in a segment titled Running The Bases: Producer’s Corner. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeC... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl.…
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Officer Jack Schonely, a 33-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, joins the program for Volume 10 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl... Websi…
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Special Agent Corey Hill, who spent 21 years thwarting the illegal firearms trade as a member of the ATF, joins the program for Volume 9 of The Beat: Profiles of Police Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... LinkedIn: https://www.l…
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Retired Deputy Chief Rick Edinger, who for 45 years was hands on across multiple different roles in the fire service, joins the program for the debut of The Best of The Bravest: Nationwide. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... LinkedIn: http…
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Lisa Mateo, a longtime staple of WPIX-11 and these days a correspondent for worldwide news powerhouse Bloomberg, joins the show for a pre-recorded Episode 302 of the Mic’d In New Haven podcast. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... LinkedIn: …
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Tom Ridges, a former member of the NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit who has gone onto an equally fruitful career as a prosecutor in the Staten Island’s District Attorney’s Office, joins the program for Volume 42 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram…
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For the milestone 300th episode of the Mic’d In New Haven Podcast, we are joined by John Hodgens, the current Chief of Department of the FDNY. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl... Website: https://…
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Kristen Shaugnessy, a longtime veteran of the broadcasting scene as a member of New York 1, and a motivational speaker on the TED circuit, joins the program for Episode 299 of the Mic’d In New Haven podcast. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi…
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Deputy Chief Donald Hayde, who in a decorated 41 year career spent 6 of those years as the Captain of Special Operations Squad 1, joins the program for Volume 53 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews With The FDNY’s Elite. In Memory Of: Capt. James Amato Lt. Michael Esposito Lt. Edward D'Atri Lt. Michael Russo FF Peter Carroll FF David Fontana FF …
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Stan Rybak, a 21-year veteran of the FDNY who served 8 of those years in the HazMat Unit from 1994-2002, joins the program for Volume 52 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews With The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... Linke…
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Chief Robert Lukach, who in a 35 year career with the NYPD spent 19 of them in the Emergency Service Unit, joins the program for Volume 41 of The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit. In Memory Of: Deputy Chief Steven Bonanno (End of Watch: January 17, 2015) Deputy Chief James Molloy (End of Watch: January 30, 2017) Connect With Mike Col…
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Lieutenant Kevin Yoos, who spent 17 of his 24 years as member of the FDNY’s Special Operations Command in Squads 61 and 270, joins the program for Volume 51 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews With The FDNY’s Elite. In Memory Of: Lieutenant Joseph DiBernardo (End of Watch: November 22, 2011) Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhav…
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Retired NYPD Detective Angel Maysonet, a 22-year veteran and former member of Joint Terrorism Task Force, joins the program. In Memory Of: Firefighter Sergio Villanueva (End of Watch: September 11, 2001) Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... …
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Current FDNY Chief of Operations John Esposito, an over 30 year veteran of the department and an original member of Special Operations Command Squad 18 upon it’s formation in the summer of 1998, joins the program for the milestone Volume 50 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews With The FDNY’s Elite. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikei…
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Former NYPD Lieutenant Special Assignment Eric Dym, who is currently one half of the popular podcast ‘The Finest Unfiltered’, joins the program. Connect With Mike Colón: X: https://x.com/mikeinnewhaven Instagram: https://instagram.com/mikecolo... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi... LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/newsl... Website: https:…
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Battalion Chief, one of the original Special Operations Command Squad Commanders when he was tapped to helm Squad 18 upon its formation in the summer of 1998, joins the program for Volume 49 of The Best of The Bravest: Interviews With The FDNY’s Elite. In Memory Of: Lieutenant William McGinn (End of Watch: September 11, 2001) Firefighter Andrew Fre…
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