Best Thin Blue Crime Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 357 - Peter Plumley-Walker: Divorce, Death & Debauchery Down Under - Part 1 52:42

2d ago52:42

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How does a “true British gentleman”, complete with love of cricket and handlebar moustache, end up dead at the bottom of a waterfall in New Zealand with his limbs bound and lashes to his buttocks? This is the question that faced police in 1989, when a tourist boat found the body of 51-year-old cricket umpire Peter Plumley-Walker floating at the bot…

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Mermaids: Myth, Mayhem, and Modern Magic 1:08:19

20m ago1:08:19

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Join us for a fun-filled summer episode, as we dive into the world of mermaids! With birthdays and Caitlyn's wedding keeping us busy, we're bringing back this Patreon live bonus, with lots of new content. Get ready for mermaid myths, pop culture, and some fascinating folklore from around the globe. We’ll discuss the darker side of mermaid lore, inc…

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Behind the Thin Blue Line, a Conversation - Episode 5 with Greg Kingston - Part 1 41:54

3h ago41:54

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Send us a Text Message. What happens when a seasoned UK police officer moves across the globe to Australia? Join us in a compelling discussion with Greg Kingston, who takes us from his early days navigating the high-crime streets of Dover and Dartford to the intense world of surveillance operations. Discover the thrill and rigor of undercover work …

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The 25th Amendment and Presidential Disability 36:48

4d ago36:48

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Join summer intern and law clerk Lauren Pountnay, Serge Antonin, and Clarke Ahlers as they veer off the beaten path of criminal justice issues to discuss something that everybody is talking about: the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution. This isn't a political diatribe. One (or maybe two) of the hosts make reference to apparent shortfa…

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Episode 356 - Davy Tweed: Behind Closed Doors 1:01:32

2d ago1:01:32

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As far as the people of County Antrim, Northern Ireland, knew, Davy Tweed was a sporting hero, dedicated public servant, and good Protestant family man. But his stepdaughter Amanda Brown knew what this public façade masked: a volatile, unstoppable juggernaut of physical and sexual abuse, who made her family’s life a living hell. In a very special e…

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The Thin Blue Line & The Brame Family 1:12:45

4d ago1:12:45

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David Brame's career and family life seemed picture-perfect. He ascended to the top of the Tacoma Police Department, earning respect & accolades along the way. When he was appointed as the police chief in 2001, he had it all: a thriving career, a loving wife, and two beautiful, young children. He rapidly rose through the ranks, having multiple clos…

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Behind the Thin Blue Line, a Conversation - Episode 4 with Garth Kirkwood - Part 2 40:15

5d ago40:15

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Send us a Text Message. What happens when an undercover cop's meticulously crafted facade comes crashing down? Join us on Behind the Thin Blue Line as Garth Kirkwood shares a gripping tale from his assignment at a luxury island resort. Garth recounts the tension-filled moments when his cover was almost blown by a former acquaintance. This episode s…

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Episode 355 - The Khamar-Daban Incident: Mystery in the Mountains 1:17:04

9d ago1:17:04

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Bleeding from the eyes, foaming at the mouth, and bashing themselves to death against the rocks. That was the fate of six skilled hikers in the Russian mountain range Khamar-Daban – at least according to the single survivor Valentina Utochenko. Yet if the Russian authorities are to be believed, it was just a simple case of hypothermia. With specula…

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Creepy People Chronicles: Shadow People Nightmares 1:19:09

11d ago1:19:09

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What if the supernatural is closer to reality than we think? Brace yourself for creepy tales from our listeners, in our latest episode of PNW Haunts & Homicides! We start things off lighhearted with a magical memorial service, where a visit from a giant bird brings a message from the other side. We then things start to get dark as we dive into an e…

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Behind the Thin Blue Line, a Conversation - Episode 4 with Garth Kirkwood - Part 1 39:44

12d ago39:44

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Send us a Text Message. What drives someone to leave their childhood dream of working with computers behind to pursue a high-stakes career in law enforcement? Join us on "Behind the Thin Blue Line" as we sit down with Garth Kirkwood, a former Queensland police officer and undercover agent who now serves as a firefighter. Garth shares his compelling…

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A Former Undercover Cop's Journey to Change 19:57

15d ago19:57

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it's like to walk the precarious line between law enforcement and the shadows of secrecy? Join me, Jason Somerville, as I unmask my true identity in the final episode of "Whisper in the Shadows." As a former undercover cop with the Queensland Police Service from 1991 to 2003, I'll share my journey from cov…

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Say her name: Rachel Morin 42:21

14d ago42:21

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Say her name: Rachel Morin. On August 5th, 2023, Rachel -- a mother of five -- was murdered while exercising on the Ma & Pa Heritage Trail in Hartford County, Maryland. Rachel's family turned to Maryland attorney Randolph Rice, the managing partner of Rice, Murtha & Psoras for assistance. In today's episode, Randolph Rice describes the efforts he a…

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Episode 354 - Mahsa Amini & The Morality Police 1:00:50

22d ago1:00:50

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On 19 May 2024, Ebrahim Raisi – “The Butcher of Tehran” and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran – died in a helicopter crash. Immediately, theories of who had killed him and why, swept the worlds’ media.But while his passing inspired this episode, we’re also going to look at his many thousands of victims – and in particular how his actions le…

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DB Tuber: High School Hero to High-Stakes Heist 1:32:19

18d ago1:32:19

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Can you imagine being a high school sports star with a bright future, only to find yourself orchestrating a notorious crime years later? Get ready to be captivated by the rollercoaster life of Anthony Curcio, whose journey from promising athlete to devil-may-care criminal defies belief. You'll be gripping your seats as we tell the dramatic story of…

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Episode 353 - Chernobyl: The Power Station That Ended a Nation 1:14:43

30d ago1:14:43

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The world’s most infamous nuclear disaster officially killed just thirty-one people, but in reality it’s death toll is incalculable. Raining radioactive debris over a city, and melting the skin off the on-site workers, the explosion and subsequent meltdown at Chernobyl reactor 4 is one of the most devastating man-made accidents in history. This is …

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Paranormal Encounters in California’s Redwoods: From Ghost Towns to Bigfoot 57:55

25d ago57:55

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This week, we're heading to California—where they know how to party… with ghosts! 👻🎉 Join us as we explore eerie and fascinating sites in the vast expanse of the Redwood Forests. But some of the “ghosts” here might not be what you expect. Not to mention this is a hot spot for Big foot sightings!🦶 ✨👻 Don't miss us at True Crime Fest Northwest 8/30 -…

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From Small-Town Deals to Big-Time Risks 27:19

1M ago27:19

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it's like to live life undercover, balancing danger and deception at every turn? Join me, Michael Bates, as I take you through my rollercoaster journey in the latest episode of Whisper in the Shadows. Imagine securing a room at Jodie's place, only to face the peculiar challenges of maintaining a cover, lik…

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Live from the United States Courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware: The Biden Trial 44:24

1M ago44:24

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Join Serge and Clarke and special guest Lauren Pountnay for this podcast about the Hunter Biden trial. Lauren is a rising senior at N.C. State. She is Clarke's intern/law clerk for the summer of 2024. Lauren and Clarke attended one day of the Hunter Biden trial in Delaware and are interviewed by Serge about the trial. If you follow this podcast, yo…

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Episode 352 - Over the Thin Blue Line: the Undercover Police Scandal 1:02:31

1M ago1:02:31

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Imagine finding out that your partner of six years – the love of your life, the father of your children – had never existed. That during all of your most intimate moments, they’d been spying on you, taking notes to report back to their superiors. That’s what happened to dozens of innocent British women in 2011, when they uncovered the SDS – a super…

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Haunted Hood River: Historic Columbia Gorge Hotel 58:51

1M ago58:51

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Dive into Hood River's haunted history, a town an hour east of Portland, OR, along the Columba River. Discover its transformation from "Dog River" to Hood River, the influence of Lewis and Clark, and the spectral residents of the Columbia Gorge Hotel. Whether you're a fan of ghost stories, historical trivia, paranormal investigations, or tarot, thi…

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The Tense Final Mission of an Undercover Cop 23:36

1M ago23:36

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Send us a Text Message. What if you had to adopt a new identity and integrate into a small community to bring down a criminal network? Join me, Michael Bates, as I recount the tension-filled twists of my final undercover mission. With my two-year tenure coming to an end, an urgent call thrust me into one last covert operation in a regional town. Ma…

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Episode 351 - North Korean Abductions: Korean Career Couriers 57:03

1M ago57:03

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Kidnapping might seem like an odd solution to low levels of education, but for The Democratic People's Republic of Korea it seemed like a perfect plan. Whisk away international intelligentsia to your hermit kingdom and reprogram them to become perfect North Korean citizens, capable of pushing forward your scientific endeavours – or more importantly…

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The Stomps: Love Saga Turned Tragedy 1:10:24

1M ago1:10:24

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What really happened to Jerry Stomps on the fateful day of his disappearance near Oxbow Park? Join us as we explore the baffling true crime story of Jerry and Hazelynn Stomps. The story begins with the harrowing discovery of an injured Hazelynn Stomps near the Gordon Creek Bridge in the rural community of Corbett, Oregon. For good Samaritans Gerald…

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Behind the Thin Blue Line, a Conversation - Episode 3 with Paul Milone Part 2 42:13

2M ago42:13

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what lingers in the shadows of undercover policing? Grasp the unvarnished truths as I guide you through the precarious dance of maintaining aliases and the waning allure for officers to delve into these high-risk roles. Amidst the backdrop of societal shifts and eroding prosecutorial vigor, we shine a light on …

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Diddy's Bad Boy Record 35:16

2M ago35:16

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In this episode, Serge and Clarke discuss a video of Sean "Diddy" Combs assaulting Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura in the hallway of the L.A. InterContinental Hotel in 2016 as well as the recent Homeland Security search warrant raids on Diddy owned properties in Los Angeles and Miami. Clarke offers Diddy's team some legal advice. Serge disagrees. In the…

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Episode 350 - War Machine 51:39

2M ago51:39

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When Christine Mackinday and her boyfriend were interrupted in bed by her ex-fiancé – a 200-pound ex-MMA fighter who had legally changed his name to War Machine – she had every reason to fear for her life. This is the wild true story of Jonathan Koppenhaver: self-proclaimed “Alpha Male”, failed UFC fighter, wannabe pornstar and reality-show embarra…

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