The Badge is Retired, and the Story Lives On....
The author discusses noteworthy criminal investigations and prosecutions. The cases are real, and the presenters were the actual persons involved in the case.
Guests include prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, experts who have testified in court proceedings, and occasionally defendants who discuss their interactions with the author.
Episodes
25 episodes
911 Angels (What it's really like to work at an emergency call center)
Kimblery and Melissa join host James Mitchell to describe what it's like to work in a 911 call center in Palm Beach County, Florida. Buckled up3 and prepare for some surprises. These women are truly remarkable!
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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44:31
Why I Wrote The Book 'My Hero Is A Police Officer (..and he is my daddy)'
Author James Mitchell answers the question of why he wrote the children's book. It was his way of reaching out to impressionable children to explain the positive aspects that law enforcement brings to the community-to make everyone safe and hel...
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2:08
Charlotte's Truth-Justice Denied
Attorney Thomas Vanes takes the listener through a shocking series of revelations as he probed the facts of a case involving the murder of a six-month old baby girl.Vanes, a supervisor of court appointed defense attorneys and former depu...
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44:00
A Tribute to a hero and friend
Author, James Mitchell recalls his old friend in the Marine Corps, Russell Paul Armstrong. After leaving the Marine's the two lost contact, until recently when Mitchell researched his old buddy, finding out much more than he ever expected.
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12:27
Reunion: The Drug Dealer and the Cop
The author of A Badge Well Worn reunites with a former drug dealer who is mentioned in the book. The discussion gives the listener a rare glimpse of what it's like to sell drugs. Known as 'Lenny" in the book, Neil Basarich offers his personal r...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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36:38
Kamyatti Homicide Episode 2 The Prosecution
Author, James Mitchell and his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes discuss the prosecution in this episode, the second of two involving the murder and dismemberment of Paul Kamyatti. This episode reveals the real-life interaction betwe...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:17
Kamyatti Homicide Episode 2 The Prosecution-Trailer
Author, James Mitchell (A Badge Well Worn) discusses with his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes (Lake County, Indiana) the prosecution of those responsible for the 1983 murder and dismemberment of Paul Kamyatti in his Hammond, Indian...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:12
One Body, Seven Bags-The Kamyatti Murder
Author, James Mitchell and his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor, Thomas Vanes discuss the investigation of the murder of 65-year-old Victim, Paul Kamyatti whose dismembered remains were located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in seven gar...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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43:27
One Body, Seven Bags Coming Soon
Author, James Mitchell announces the upcoming podcast featuring former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes will discuss the investigation and trial of those responsible for the murder of 65-year-old Paul Kamyatti. The murder and dismemberment ...
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Season 2
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1:35
Blood Spatter Analysis In a Homicide Investigaton
Author, James Mitchell discusses his experience in working with Professor Herbert Macdonnell, a renowned expert credited with developing a methodology for determining the probable source of blood spatter evidence found at a crime scene....
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:24
Mom, 30 Goes Missing, Found Murdered, Dismembered
Trish Todd, 30, of Hobe Sound, Florida fails to show up at her job as a nurse on April 26, 2016. This episode follows the police investigation and arrest of 34-year-old ex-husband, Steven Williams, an Air Force Enlisted man.Author, James Mi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:25
30 Year Old Mom, Missing, Found Murdered and Dismembered.
This episode will follow the Martin County, Florida Sheriff's Department's intense investigation into the disappearance of 33 Year Old Tricia Todd of Hobe Sound, Florida.This mother of a four-year-old daughter was found several weeks later ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:26
Episode 2, What Every Gun Owner Needs to Know
Author, James Mitchell and Attorney, Scott Zappolo discuss various ways to avoid being a victim in various situations where we might be vulnerable.
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45:15
What Every Gun Owner Should Know, Episode 2 Scott Zappolo
Author, James Mitchell continues his discussion with Attorney and Firearm Instructor, Scott Zappolo. The upcoming podcast on Wednesday, December 20 will focus on situational awareness and victimology, with a special emphasis how women can prote...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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3:17
A Rapist's Appeal
Two youthful teenagers kidnap, rob, and rape a 29 year-old schoolteacher. They are apprehended and charged in adult court with Robbery, Kidnapping and Rape. They are convicted and sentenced to lengthy prison sentences.This podcast discu...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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24:01
A Rapist's Appeal-Trailer
Author, James Mitchell 'A Badge Well Worn' announces forthcoming podcast where he discusses an excerpt from his book and a 29-year-old schoolteacher who was the victim of a robbery, kidnapping and rape by two teenaged youths. He review...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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3:17
What Every Gun Owner Should Know
Author, James Mitchell discusses the legal concerns all gun owners should be aware of with Attorney and Firearms Instructor, Scott Zappolo. The discussion was inspired from an incident in the book, A Badge Well Worn where an armed citi...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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42:05
Trailer-Guest, Scott Zappolo Legal Considerations for firearms owners
Attorney, Firearms Instructor Scott Zappolo answers questions about legal concerns for firearms owners.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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7:04
What Happened To Val Grimberg?
Author, James Mitchell recounts his investigation into a missing witness, believed to have been abducted and murdered. The witness was scheduled to testify in court, but never arrived and has not been seen since.Mitchell leads the listener ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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12:06
Where is Val Grimberg?
A 56-year-old pharmacist goes missing after he failed to show up as a state's witness in a burglary trial of one of the suspects. The upcoming podcast will discuss the efforts by authorities to find out who was responsible for his disappearance...
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2:08
Coleman/Brown T. Vanes Episode
This episode features former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes who details his prosecution of serial murderer Alton Coleman and his accomplice, Debra Brown. The couple had killed 8 people in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio before they were ca...
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33:03
Coleman/Brown T. Vanes Trailer
Announcement of upcoming podcast featuring former veteran Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes. Mr. Vanes details his involvement in the prosecution of serial murderer, Alton Coleman and his girlfriend, Debra Brown after they had been charged in the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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4:25