Welcome to the George Brauchler DA Podcast- your front row seat to he world of true crime through the lens of one of Colorado's most experienced prosecutors. In today's episide we'll meet Chief Deputy District Attorney, Danielle Jaramillo- a sex crimes prosecutor who has faced down some of the most heinous criminals in the state. From a tough upbrining in Utah, to her journey to the U.S. Air Force Academy as a standout soccer player, Danielle's path took a sharp turn after career ending injries led her faway from athletics and into the world of law.

Danielle shares gripping stories from the courtroom-including the case that put a pastor behind bars for abusing his own children- and opens up about testifying on Capitol Hill in the fight for stronger laws agaisnt child predators. She also voices her frustration with Colorado's lenient sentecing law which sometimes let sex offenders avoid prison altogether.

Beyond the courtroom, Danielle talks candidly about the challenge of raising two young daughters while working in such a demanding and emotionally intense field- and yes, she even explains why she keeps a pair of breast implants in her office.

Let's dive in and meet Danielle Jaramillo.

Welcome to the DA George Brauchler podcast, where we take you inside the true crime world with one of Colorado's most experienced prosecutors. I'm your host, Tom Mustin. Today, we're joined by an incredible woman who has defied the odds and made a lasting impact in her community. Helen Luna serves as the Crime Victim Compensation Specialist for the 23rd Judicial District Attorney's office. She's a mother, a fighter, a role model, and an inspiration to many.

In this episode, Helen opens up about her early life in Mexico. How she juggled multiple jobs to make ends meet, and how a harrowing armed robbery changed the course of her career. She'll also share how her brother's deportation fueled her passion for helping underserved communities, and the pivotal case that altered her path forever. From top runway model to award-winning realtor, and even battling a brain tumor, Helen's story is one of resilience and hope. Her message is powerful: there are people out there who truly care.

Let's dive in and meet the remarkable Helen Luna.