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Brighter Side of Blue Episodes

Dec. 8, 2023

Episode 5 - Protecting the Cardinals. Backstoppers and Guns n Hoses

We visit with retired Lt. Col. Jerry Leyshock and talk about his work with St. Louis Cardinals. Jerry also talks about his involvement in the annual Guns 'N Hoses event, as well as other St. Louis boxing stories. Hear the …
Dec. 1, 2023

Episode 4 - Woody goes undercover as a doctor?

Great police investigation by the Sunset Hills and Crestwood PDs, with the assistance of the US Marshals. Positive results since Gabe Gore's tenure as the Circuit Atty of the City of St. Louis. Short clips of Dr. Woody. B…
Nov. 25, 2023

Episode 3 - The arrest of serial killer Maury Travis

We visit with retired SLMPD Major Harry Hegger tells the story of the arrest of serial killer Maury Travis. Major Hegger also recalls the a case where parents with terrorism ties kill their own daughter. Major Hegger, also…
Nov. 17, 2023

Episode 2 - Bomb Squad called...Sawyer threw away a bomb?

We begin with a quick visit with Tammy Sorocko-Benjamin and go into the story of the deadly plane crash of Governor Mel Carnahan. We also tell a story of great police work done recently by SLMPD Mobile Reserve Unit. And To…
Nov. 10, 2023

Episode 1-The Southside Rapist: Part 2... An interview with victim Tammy Sorcko-Benjamin

An interview with Tammy Sorocko-Benjamin, who at age 14, was the youngest victim of the Southside rapist and fought him off. Hear her incredible story of courage and determination.
Nov. 10, 2023

Episode 1-The Southside Rapist: Part 1 ... The capture of Dennis Rabbitt

The capture of Dennis Rabbitt, the notorious serial rapist that terrorized south St. Louis. From the view of Detective Randy Sassenger who was responsible for the identification of Rabbitt as the serial rapist that was act…
Nov. 4, 2023

Introduction to the Brighter Side of Blue

Welcome to the Brighter Side of Blue! We entice you, our listener with clips from guests in our upcoming shows: Brentwood Chief of Police Joe Spiess, Former DEA Deputy Administrator Jack Riley, Former Major Harry Hegger, a…