It Would Be a Crime
A former homicide and narcotics detective tells his daughter the real stories behind 23 years in law enforcement — for the first time. True crime, undercover operations, murder investigations, faith, and the emotional cost behind the badge.
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Episodes
8 episodes
It Would Be a Crime - Episode 1: Fat Betty
Who is Fat Betty? How does a stolen car investigation end with a massive explosion? And what really happened behind one of the most unforgettable cases of a veteran law enforcement officer's career?Find out in the inaugural episod...
It Would Be A Crime - Episode 2: A Shoplifter, Shotgun & Steak Dinner
A "routine" shoplifting call. A wanted attempted murderer. A steak dinner that changed everything.How could those three things possibly be connected?Join retired law enforcement officer Sid and his daughter, Erinn, as they unravel...
It Would Be A Crime - Briefing Room - File 001
Welcome to The Briefing Room.This is where the microphones stay on, the conversation continues, and we answer your questions.Today's listener question came from Facebook:"How officers cope with critical incidents and...
It Would Be A Crime - Episode 3: A Narcotics Detective, KFC & A Payphone
Join retired undercover investigator Sid and his daughter as they discuss what it really means to wear the badge with integrity—and to live out your faith beyond Sunday mornings. Then buckle up for a true story featuring Country Fri...
It Would Be A Crime - Episode 4: A Bullet, A Camera & A Glass Eye
Join Sid and Erinn this week for a story involving a bullet that did something no bullet should do, a camera, a truth bomb, a glass eye… and a shepherd. Somehow, it all comes together. 👀And through it all, they’ll leave you with a...
It Would Be A Crime - Episode 5: An Interpreter, A Deaf Murdered and A Deaf Victim
Join Erinn and Sid this week as they uncover a compelling murder investigation involving both a Deaf victim and a Deaf suspect. Don’t miss this powerful story—or the important truth we can all take away from it. Have questions about...
It Would Be A Crime - Episode 6: A Fugitive, A Foot Case, A Fence and Falling Down!
This week on It Would Be a Crime, join Sid and Erinn as they investigate the hilarious case that made Deputy Sid scream! Did he encounter an alien??? or something even stranger? Why was Willy running? And what can happen when we become...
It Would Be A Crime - Episode 7: A Fight, a Fright, and Something Burning
How do you handle fear when your life is on the line?Join Erinn and Sid as they share an exhilarating story from Sid’s early days on patrol... involving a fight with a “bad guy” and the first time Sid remembers truly fearing for his life...