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.

Today we're joined by DA George Brauchler and Assistant DA Darcy Kofol. Darcy walks us through her incredible journey- from being a nationally ranked tennis player at Princeton, to being named Colorado's Prosecutor of the Year. She also shares how balances her demanding, often dangerous job, with family life. Plus Darcy takes us behind the scenes of some her most impactful cases, including the story of a man who executed a family and fled to Mexico, only to be caught and convicted thanks to Darcy and her team's relentless work- a case that still haunts her. FInally she shares her passion for Boston sports teams, especially the Patriots, and how that sometimes doesn't sit well in Colorado.

Meet Corrie Caler

In this episode, we sit down with DA Brauchler and Senior Deputy DA Corrie Caler as Corrie opens up about her path to becoming a prosecutor and what inspired her to pursue a career in law. She also takes us behind the scenes of a gripping 39-year-old cold case where tainted DNA played a crucial role in the conviction of a murderer. Meanwhile, George shares a quirky detail about how Justin Bieber is tied to one of his most high-profile cases. He also weighs in on the latest sports buzz—Luka Dončić heading to the Lakers, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs making it back to the Super Bowl. He also offers a bold prediction about the future of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Meet George Brauchler

Welcome to The George Brauchler DA Podcast, where we dive into life in Colorado's Beautiful 23rd Judicial District, and the career, and vision of one of Colorado's most seasoned prosecutors. In today's episode, we're sitting down with George Brauchler—the District Attorney for Colorado's new 23rd Judicial District, which serves Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties.
With a career spanning over 30 years, George has been a trailblazer in law enforcement, from his time as a Colonel in the Army and an Iraq War Veteran, to his work as a former DA for the 18th Judicial District. Known for his “tough on crime” stance and his relentless advocacy for victims' rights, George has handled some of Colorado's most high-profile cases, including the Columbine, Aurora Theater, and STEM School shootings.
Today, we'll hear about George's journey—from his roots, to his goals for the 23rd Judicial District, and even his passion for college football, as he shares why he hopes Coach Prime stays at his alma mater, the University of Colorado.
I'm your host, Tom Mustin. Let's jump in!