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  • 378: John Schachnovsky – FBI in Thailand, Death of Famous Actor, Frozen Body Parts
    2025/11/27

    Retired agent John Schachnovsky recounts his role in the investigation of the suspicious death of the actor David Carradine, the identification of frozen body parts discovered in a freezer in Bangkok, and a fraudulent financial transaction which originated in Memphis, Tennessee, but was resolved in a local Thai bank. John wrote about these investigations and many more in his memoir, Beyond the Badge: Crime, Justice, and the FBI in Thailand, available for pre-order now and in stores on December 9, 2025. John served in the FBI for 20 years.

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  • 377: Séamus McElearney - Flipping Capo, How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos
    2025/11/20
    Retired agent Séamus McElearney reviews his investigation of the DeCavalcante crime family—infamously known as "the real Sopranos"—and how he convinced Anthony Capo, a violent soldier in the DeCavalcante family to become the first made member in the family's century-long history to cooperate with law enforcement. Séamus is the author of Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos. He served in the FBI for 21 years. Check out the episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/377-seamus-mcelearney-flipping-capo-how-the-fbi-dismantled-the-real-sopranos/

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    1 時間 11 分
  • 376: Brian Herrick and Mike Levy – TV News Anchor Computer Hacking Case
    2025/11/13

    Retired agent Brian Herrick and retired Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Michael Levy review the computer hacking investigation and prosecution of former Philadelphia CBS affiliate news anchor Larry Mendte who hacked into the email accounts of his co-anchor Alycia Lane and leaked private information about her to the media. Mendte was charged with intentionally accessing a protected computer without authorization. Brian Herrick served with the FBI for 20 years.

    Check out the episode's show notes, photos, and case-related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/376-brian-herrick-and-mike-levy-tv-news-anchor-computer-hacking-case/

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    1 時間 20 分
  • 375: John Kuchta – 1994 DC Metro Police Headquarters Ambush (Replay)
    2025/11/06

    In this encore episode of FBI Case File Review, John reviews the November 22, 1994, ambush at the DC Metro Police Headquarters where a gunman killed SAs Martha Dixon and Michael Miller, and MPD Sgt. Henry "Hank" Daly and John survived multiple gunshot wounds to the heart, liver, kidney, lung, arm and leg.

    For his actions that day, he was awarded the FBI Medal of Valor and U.S. Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Heroism in recognition of exceptional acts of heroism involving the voluntary risk of personal safety and life performed in the line of duty in the face of a criminal encounter. He was also awarded the FBI Star in recognition of serious injury and split-second decisions made under fire. John Kuchta served in the FBI for 27 years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/267-john-kuchta-1994-dc-metro-police-headquarters-ambush/

    Retired agent John Kuchta will be honored as this year's FBI Agents Association's G-Man Honors Salute To FBI Heroes honoree. Congratulations to John!

    This annual event benefits the FBIAA Memorial College Fund and the FBIAA Membership Assistance Fund. Donate by texting FBIAA to 50155.


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    1 時間 20 分
  • 374: Tim Carpenter - Grave Robber, Stolen Artifacts and Burial Remains
    2025/10/22

    Retired agent and former FBI art crime team leader Tim Carpenter reviews his case where 5,000 illegally collected cultural artifacts and two thousand human burial remains were seized from the Midwestern home of grave robber Don Miller. Many of the pieces in Miller's illicit collection of over 42,000 items were looted from sacred burial and cultural heritage sites around the world. Tim and his team repatriated these items of historical and cultural significance back to Native American and other indigenous communities from which they were stolen. Tim, the author of The Grave Robber, a book about the meticulous work involved in the FBI's investigation, served in the FBI for twenty years.

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    1 時間 41 分
  • 373: John McMurtrie – Eufaula Police Corruption, Crappy Murder Lead
    2025/10/15

    Retired agent John McMurtrie reviews his police corruption investigation where drug dealers operating in Eufaula, Alabama, complained about being extorted by members of the Eufaula Police Department. The dealers cooperated and made consensual recordings that led to the arrest and conviction of a police captain, his lieutenant, and the local district attorney for the extortion scheme. John also reviews the worst assignment of his FBI career, serving a warrant to search the contents of a septic tank. John McMurtrie served in the FBI for over 28 years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/373-john-mcmurtrie-eufaula-police-corruption-crappy-murder-lead/



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    1 時間 8 分
  • 372: Steve Conley – Operation Parlor Maid, SSA JJ Smith and Asset Katrina Leung
    2025/10/08

    Retired agent Steve Conley reviews his investigation of the 18-year period in which Katrina Leung, one of the Bureau's highest-paid assets, was operated by former FBI Supervisory Special Agent (SSA) James J. Smith, known as JJ. Katrina Leung's code name was Parlor Maid. Steve's investigation determined that during the time Smith was Leung's handler, not only was she actively spying for the People's Republic of China against the United States, but they were involved in a sexual relationship. Steve received the Director's Award for his work on this espionage case. Steven Conley served in the FBI for over 24 years.

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    1 時間 32 分
  • 371: Carrie Landau – Justice For Desiree, Teen Sold To Trafficker
    2025/09/25

    Retired agent Carrie Landau reviews her sex trafficking investigation of the man who had held sixteen-year-old Desiree Robinson against her will and trafficked her for sex on the website Backpage. Desiree was murdered by a man who answered the online advertisement. Carrie Landau served in the FBI for 21 years. During her Bureau career, she specialized in Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking Investigations and received the Hero's Award from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

    Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/371-carrie-landau-justice-for-desiree-teen-sold-to-trafficker/


    Email for Human Trafficking Contacts about the Backpage and CityXGuide victims' fund: https://jerriwilliams.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Email-for-Human-Trafficking-Contacts_English.pdf


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    1 時間 45 分