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Brighter Side of Blue Episodes

Feb. 9, 2024

Episode 13 Undercover Brothers: The Undercover Files #2

Brothers, retired SLMPD Sgt Ron Klier and former St. Louis County detective Dennis Klier talk about their careers on the police force as well as their military service. Things that come up: - SCAT - Smoking with Hugh Hefner …
Feb. 2, 2024

Episode 12 Catching A Rapist - The Undercover Files #1

Thirty-three year veteran and recently retired Sergeant of St. Louis County PD, Jen Williams, details her experience going undercover to catch a rapist.
Jan. 26, 2024

Episode 11 The Legends Series #4 Lt. Col. Jerry Leyshock: A Renaissance Man

Jerry speaks about his undercover investigation of legendary St. Louis gangster Sam Petty which includes undercover drug buys, search warrants. Jerry also tells the story of starting the Housing Authority Unit.
Jan. 19, 2024

Episode 10 - The Legends Series #3 Major Harry Hegger: From Marine Grunt to City Cop

Harry shares stories about many of his investigations including legendary gangsters Sam Petty, Lorenzo Petty, Jerry Lewis-Bey. The arrests of of "dirty" cops and much more. Producer John's "I thought it would be a good id…
Jan. 12, 2024

Episode 9 - The Legends Series #2 Sgt. Joe Burgoon: The Godfather of Homicide

Joe Burgoon talks about the National Food Store murders, the deadliest mass shooting in St. Louis history. He also talks about aa still unsolved murder in South St. Louis and more.
Jan. 4, 2024

Episode 8 - The Legends Series #1: Capt. Joe Spiess Sr. and The Hoodlum Squad

Legendary cops vs legendary mobsters. Joe Spiess Sr., the last living member of the legendary Hoodlum Squad, shares his stories of investigating some of St. Louis' notorious mobsters. Stories about St. Louis Police legend…
Dec. 29, 2023

Episode 7 - Happy New Year...The Train Story

Happy New Year to all. Our new weekly feature of "I thought it was a good idea..." - an entertaining story about a train crossing gone wrong.
Dec. 18, 2023

Episode 6 - Part 2 - The Hostage Taking of Police Commissioner Col. John Frank (producer John's father)

The movie "The Negotiator" was derived from the facts surrounding this case. We hear from Producer John, his brother Joe Frank, and HRT (Hostage Response Team) member retired Sgt. Tony Lachenicht who was member of the team …
Dec. 18, 2023

Episode 6 - Part 1 - The Hostage Taking of Police Commissioner Col. John Frank (producer John's father)

The movie "The Negotiator" was derived from the facts surrounding this case. We hear from Producer John, his brother Joe Frank, and HRT (Hostage Response Team) member retired Sgt. Tony Lachenicht who was member of the team …
Dec. 12, 2023

Special Episode - The Cold Case of Nancy Brannon

We speak with Melissa Daus, the niece of Nancy Brannon. Melissa tells the story of her Aunt Nancy who went missing November 25, 1986. Melissa and her family want to bring closure to the case. Let's see if we can all help.
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…