• 334: Vince Pankoke and Tom Myers – Colombian Cali Cartel, Operation Dilido
    Oct 15 2024

    In part two of this two-part episode, retired agents Vince Pankoke, Jr. and Tom Myers continue their review of Operation Dilido, a Group I Colombian Cali Cartel undercover investigation targeting one of the most prolific drug subjects, Julio "The Gun" Correa and his Miami based lieutenant, Nando. The investigation relied on surveillance and wiretap coverage and resulted in the seizure of 12 metal chlorine cylinders filled with millions of dollars of cocaine. Vince Pankoke was one of Operation Dilido case agents, along with retired agents Enrique (Henry) Mercadal and Martin Suarez. Tom Myers was a new agent assigned to assist on the case.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 333: Vince Pankoke and Tom Myers – Colombian Cali Cartel, Operation Dilido
    Oct 8 2024

    Retired agents Vince Pankoke, Jr. and Tom Myers review Operation Dilido, a Group I Colombian Cali Cartel drug undercover investigation targeting one of the most prolific drug subjects, Julio "The Gun" Correa and his Miami based lieutenant, Nando. The case relied on surveillance and wiretap coverage of multiple cell phones, hard lines, pagers and was one of the first investigations where the Department Of Justice requested roving T-III wiretap intercepts from microphones placed within vehicles.

    Vince Pankoke was one of Operation Dilido case agents, along with retired agents Enrique (Henry) Mercadal and Martin Suarez. Tom Meyers was a new agent assigned to assist on the case.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 332: Bill Shute - Murder of LaToyia Figueroa, Historical Cellular Analysis
    Sep 26 2024

    Retired agent Bill Shute reviews the investigation of the murder of LaToyia Figueroa, a high-profile crime case where Figueroa, five-months pregnant, was killed by her boyfriend and her body disposed of in Chester, PA, in July 2005. Bill worked with detectives from the PPD’s homicide unit and, by analyzing cell site tower data, tracked the whereabouts of LaToyia Figueroa's boyfriend throughout the day she disappeared, as well as his journey that evening to Chester, PA. Bill Shute’s expert witness testimony was one of the first times the FBI presented historical cellular data as evidence in court. In the second part of the episode, Bill reviews the development of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (CAST). Contact Bill at https://apexcellularexperts.com/

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • 331: Dr. Kirk Yeager - Bomb Doctor, FBI Explosives Unit
    Sep 18 2024
    Dr. Kirk Yeager, the FBI’s Chief Explosives Scientist and FBI’s top bomb expert, reviews his experiences working as a Physical Scientist and Forensic Examiner for the FBI Laboratory’s Explosives Unit. He and his team are tasked with analyzing explosives made by terrorists and developing advanced techniques to detect and prevent the next bomb attack. Kirk has co-authored with his sister, Selene Yeager, The Bomb Doctor: A Scientist's Story of Bombers, Beakers, and Bloodhounds. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/331-dr-kirk-yeager-bomb-doctor-fbi-explosives-unit/

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 330: Todd Schliem - Harvey Hustlers, Murder Squad
    Sep 12 2024

    Retired agent Todd Schliem reviews his investigation of violent gang members of the Harvey Hustlers and its enforcement arm, the Murder Squad. They were responsible for multiple killings associated with illegal drug sales in the New Orleans area, and ruled the streets of Harvey, Louisiana for nearly 30 years. As they got rid of their rivals, they eventually turned on each other. Most members ended up in prison or dead. The multi-agency case was code-named Operation Swagg Crazy. One of Todd's proudest accomplishments is knowing the case improved the quality of life in the neighborhoods previously held hostage by these ruthless gangs. Todd Schliem served in the FBI for over 22 years.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 329: Frank Burton – Hate Crime Note, Surveillance Group
    Aug 29 2024

    Retired agent Frank Burton, Jr. reviews a hate crime investigation where an Arab-American woman received a threatening note made up of vacation brochure clippings that warned “Remember 9/11” and “kids tie to the fence.” The victim feared that she and her two young children would be harmed. Frank conducted over 40 interviews to identify and arrest the surprising creator of the anonymous note. During the episode, Frank also talks about working on the Philadelphia FBI's Special Operations Group (SOG), surveillance squad. Frank Burton served in the FBI for over 22 years.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 328: Tom Blades and Jim Weber – Undercover Bikers, Murder-For-Hire
    Aug 21 2024
    Retired FBI agent Tom Blades and retired Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agent Jim Weber review an undercover case involving a member of the Zetas Mexican drug cartel who wanted to hire someone to kidnap, torture, and murder a drug rival and his child as an act of retaliation. Jim went undercover as a biker willing to accept the murder-for-hire assignment. Tom posed as his associate. At the time of the investigation, Tom supervised the FBI Safe Streets Task Force in St. Louis, Missouri, and Jim was a Task Force Officer (TFO) assigned to the task force. Tom Blades served in the FBI for 34. Jim served with HSI for twenty-two years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/328-tom-blades-and-jim-weber-undercover-bikers-murder-for-hire/
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 327: Jeff Iverson – FBI In the Belly of the Bear, Russia and Central Asia
    Aug 8 2024
    Retired agent Jeffrey Iverson reviews his assignments representing the FBI in Russia and Central Asia. He explores obstacles he and his colleagues faced while assigned as Legal Attaché in charge of FBI offices in Moscow and Legat for five former Soviet bloc countries. Jeff shares stories from his book, In The Belly of the Bear, about his first overseas terrorism case and the counterintelligence challenges that traditionally pose a danger to American government officials and/or businesspeople traveling to Russia. Jeff Iverson served in the FBI for twenty-two-years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/327-jeff-iverson-fbi-in-the-belly-of-the-bear-russia-and-central-asia/


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    1 hr and 15 mins