Episode 1 of DTF St. Louis is in the books…so we’re doing what we do best: breaking it down from a law enforcement lens, with plenty of laughs along the way. Maggie joins Danny and Tommy at
(31:08) In our featured interview, Maggie Hagen breaks down real cases where dating, online connections, and hidden relationships spiraled into shocking violence. From dating apps lowering barriers
Retired SLMPD Bomb & Arson legend Det. Sgt. Steve Sorocko and retired FBI Bomb Technician Frank Brostrom join us for a deep dive into the story of Richard Beck and the era of bombings that once
New Haven Police Chief Chris Neace joins us to walk through the Mason Griffith case—from the night of March 12, 2023 at the Casey’s in Hermann, to the evidence presented in court, the
In the episode, we sit down with Kyle Reyes, the owner of Law Enforcement Today and Blue Lives Matter — two of the largest pro-law-enforcement platforms in the country. Kyle shared how and why he
On this episode of The Brighter Side of Blue, we sit down with Colin Ledbetter, a former St. Louis Metropolitan Police officer whose story defies the odds. In January 2022, Colin was shot multiple
In 2014, the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer ignited national protests, political pressure, and a media firestorm that reshaped conversations around policing and justice
Earlier this week, we released our feature interview with John Hessel on the Kirkwood City Hall shooting. This episode is the full opening that was recorded for that night — released separately
On February 7, 2008, Kirkwood City Hall became the scene of a tragedy that shook St. Louis and the nation. Cookie Thornton opened fire during a city council meeting, killing six people before being
The boys kick things off from our Florida studio with a full house and a few familiar faces, easing into some classic banter and a recap of a few vacation mishaps that prove you probably shouldn’t
It’s New Year’s in St. Louis and the guys open with cashew chicken, car theft, and “fun without guns” before turning to one of the city’s most haunting cases. Retired SLMPD Homicide
St. Louis’ top defense attorney Scott Rosenblum returns to The Brighter Side of Blue to talk about what it’s really like defending people accused of absolutely horrific crimes. Scott breaks down
First, we’re joined by St. Louis Post-Dispatch legend Bill McClellan, a columnist who’s been telling the real story of St. Louis for decades. Bill sits down with the guys to talk about his work,
A brutal murder-for-hire plot, a wealthy businessman, a hitman, and a case that still echoes through St. Louis homicide history.In this episode of The Brighter Side of Blue, (47:23) we sit down with
St. Louis has produced some of the wildest, most unpredictable killers in America — and tonight, we’re breaking them all down. From Maury Travis’ torture basement, to Jerry Lee Little Jr.’s
St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery is sleeping in a federal lockup while fighting to keep his elected job—and St. Louis Post-Dispatch crime reporter Katie Kull was in court every single day of his
The viral Raphael Jackson confession has been viewed millions of times — and now we’re breaking it down with one of the top criminal profilers in the country. At 29:00, retired ATF Supervisory
In this special episode of The Brighter Side of Blue, we dive deep into the history and heart behind Guns ’N Hoses, St. Louis’ legendary Thanksgiving Eve tradition that brings police and fire
On March 17, 1997, Dogtown’s St. Patrick’s Day parade collided with chaos when two gunmen stormed Lindell Bank at McCausland and 40, gunned down the security guard, sprayed the lobby with
⚠️ Viewer Discretion Advised — Contains Graphic ContentIn this unedited, full-length confession, Raphael Jackson — one of St. Louis’ most dangerous and remorseless killers — describes, in