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FBI Retired Case File Review with Jerri Williams

FBI Retired Case File Review with Jerri Williams·Hosted by Jerri Williams·200 episodes

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FBI Crime Fiction Author and FBI True Crime Podcaster

Why listen

Host Jerri Williams, a retired FBI agent, brings listeners into real case files through detailed interviews with former agents, investigators, profilers, and law enforcement specialists. The show is especially strong if you like true crime with procedural depth, because guests explain how investigations actually worked instead of simply retelling the crime. It is a good fit for listeners who want authoritative, firsthand stories about undercover operations, fugitives, corruption, terrorism, organized crime, and FBI history.

Episodes

1 hr 13 min
May 29, 2025Episode 356
Duster HBO Max – LaToya Morgan and Rachel Hilson

On this special episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with executive producer and showrunner Latoya Morgan and lead actress Rachel Hilson about DUSTER, the new TV series from JJ […] The post 356: Duster HBO Max – LaToya Morgan and Rachel Hilson appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 31 min
May 22, 2025Episode 355
Martin Reardon – Top Ten Predator Manhunt, LEGAT Riyadh and Doha

On this episode, retired agent Martin Reardon reviews his Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution (UFAP) nationwide manhunt for a child predator wanted for the 1995 kidnapping and rape of a […] The post 355: Martin Reardon – Top Ten Predator Manhunt, LEGAT Riyadh and Doha appeared first on Jerri Williams.

May 15, 2025Episode 354
Tracey Branch – Memphis Code Enforcement Murder

In this episode, retired agent Tracey Harris Branch reviews a hate crime investigation of the murder of Memphis Code Enforcement Officer Mickey Wright, killed in the line of duty because […] The post 354: Tracey Branch – Memphis Code Enforcement Murder appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 5 min
May 8, 2025Episode 353
Phil Partin and Derick Smith – Missing Teen Girl, CAST

In this episode, retired agent Phillip Partin and Lubbock Police Detective Derick Smith review an abduction case where the subject threatened to expose explicit photos of a 14-year-old missing teen […] The post 353: Phil Partin and Derick Smith – Missing Teen Girl, CAST appeared first on Jerri Williams.

Apr 24, 2025Episode 352
Kelly Liberti – Cleveland Child Abduction, CARD Team

In this episode, retired agent Kelly Liberti reviews her investigation to identify and apprehend the unknown male who abducted a six-year-old girl from her home and abused her before releasing […] The post 352: Kelly Liberti – Cleveland Child Abduction, CARD Team appeared first on Jerri Williams.

Apr 17, 2025Episode 351
Lou Calvarese and Melissa Fortunato – Undercover Wedding, Operation Royal Charm

In this episode, retired agents Lou Calvarese and Melissa Fortunato review their undercover roles in Operation Royal Charm, an investigation that used an undercover wedding ruse to dismantle an international […] The post 351: Lou Calvarese and Melissa Fortunato – Undercover Wedding, Operation Royal Charm appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 36 min
Apr 10, 2025Episode 350
Mike Campi – Michael D’Urso, Mafia Takedown

In this episode, retired agent Mike Campi reviews his investigation of the Genovese crime family based on the cooperation of Michael D’Urso, aka “Cookie,” a mafia associate who became a […] The post 350: Mike Campi – Michael D’Urso, Mafia Takedown appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 53 min
Mar 27, 2025Episode 349
Scott Payne – Outlaws Motorcycle Club, Operation Roadkill

In this episode, retired agent Scott Payne reviews his undercover role in Operation Roadkill, the Boston Division’s investigation targeting members and associates of the local Taunton and Brockton, Massachusetts chapters of […] The post 349: Scott Payne – Outlaws Motorcycle Club, Operation Roadkill appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 26 min
Mar 13, 2025Episode 348
Liz and Ed Mireles – Seven Days in Captivity, 1983 Kidnapping

In this episode, retired agents Elizabeth Mireles and Edmundo Mireles, Jr. review the 1983 kidnapping conspiracy case where the wife of a former Colombian Ambassador to the United States, was […] The post 348: Liz and Ed Mireles – Seven Days in Captivity, 1983 Kidnapping appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 8 min
Feb 27, 2025Episode 347
Michael di Pretoro – Evolution of the FBI’s Legat Program

In this episode, retired agent Michael di Pretoro reviews his assignments overseas as a Legal Attaché representing the FBI in Asia and Russia and, as a former Deputy Assistant Director […] The post 347: Michael di Pretoro – Evolution of the FBI’s Legat Program appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 26 min
Feb 13, 2025Episode 346
David Gates – FBI at LAX, Airport Active Shooter

In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, retired agent David Gates reviews the investigation of the November 1, 2013 active shooter incident at Terminal 3 at the Los […] The post 346: David Gates – FBI at LAX, Airport Active Shooter appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 22 min
Jan 30, 2025Episode 345
Tom Burg – Laser Weaponry Conspiracy

In this episode, retired agent Tom Burg reviews his domestic terrorism case about a 1970s conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government with laser weaponry. During the three-year-long case, Wausau, Wisconsin […] The post 345: Tom Burg – Laser Weaponry Conspiracy appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr
Jan 16, 2025Episode 344
Constantine, Carazza, and Mancini – Boston Badge Betrayal, Police Corruption (Part 2)

In part two of this two-part episode, retired agents Kevin Constantine and Mike Carazza, along with retired Boston Police Department (BPD) superintendent Frank Mancini, continue the review of their joint […] The post 344: Constantine, Carazza, and Mancini – Boston Badge Betrayal, Police Corruption (Part 2) appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 21 min
Jan 9, 2025Episode 343
Constantine, Carazza, and Mancini – Boston Badge Betrayal, Police Corruption (Part 1)

In part one of this two-part episode, retired agents Kevin Constantine and Mike Carazza, along with retired Boston Police Department (BPD) superintendent Frank Mancini, review their joint public corruption investigation […] The post 343: Constantine, Carazza, and Mancini – Boston Badge Betrayal, Police Corruption (Part 1) appeared first on Jerri Williams.

Jan 2, 2025Episode 342
FBI Director Christopher Wray – Interview Replay and More

FBI Director Christopher Wray recently announced he will resign from his position in January 2025. Two highlights of my post-FBI retirement career producing and hosting FBI Retired Case File Review […] The post 342: FBI Director Christopher Wray – Interview Replay and More appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 25 min
Dec 19, 2024Episode 341
Geoffrey Kelly – Cezanne Theft and Recovery, FBI Art Crime Team

In this episode, retired agent Geoffrey Kelly reviews his investigation of Robert Mardirosian for possession of stolen art and the recovery, over 30 years after the crime occurred, of a […] The post 341: Geoffrey Kelly – Cezanne Theft and Recovery, FBI Art Crime Team appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 42 min
Dec 12, 2024Episode 340
David Gates – FBI at LAX, Sexual Assault On Board Aircraft

In this episode, retired agent David Gates reviews two investigations involving sexual assaults committed on board airplanes. He also provides tips to identify and raise awareness of this safety issue […] The post 340: David Gates – FBI at LAX, Sexual Assault On Board Aircraft appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 22 min
Dec 5, 2024Episode 339
George Graves – Police Custody Death of Earl Faison

In this episode, retired agent George E. Graves, Jr. reviews his investigation of five Orange, New Jersey Police Officers for the wrongful death and violation of the civil rights of […] The post 339: George Graves – Police Custody Death of Earl Faison appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 45 min
Nov 27, 2024Episode 338
Jack Garcia – Undercover Legend, FBIAA Distinguished Service Honoree

In this episode, retired legendary undercover agent Joaquin “Jack” Garcia shares his thoughts about being honored on November 21, 2024, by the FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) as their Distinguished Service […] The post 338: Jack Garcia – Undercover Legend, FBIAA Distinguished Service Honoree appeared first on Jerri Williams.

55 min
Nov 21, 2024Episode 337
Frank Gasper – Theft of Trust Account and Mineral Rights

In this episode, retired agent Francis “Frank” Gasper, reviews his investigation of Elizabeth Kolling for trust account and elder fraud. Kolling, head of the Trust Account Department at the Dickinson […] The post 337: Frank Gasper – Theft of Trust Account and Mineral Rights appeared first on Jerri Williams.

45 min
Nov 14, 2024Episode 336
Kurt McKenzie – Russian Birth Tourism, Operation Miami Mama

In this episode, retired agent Kurt McKenzie reviews his Russian “birth tourism” investigation targeting boutique companies in South Florida that specialize in assisting pregnant Russian mothers with giving birth in […] The post 336: Kurt McKenzie – Russian Birth Tourism, Operation Miami Mama appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 32 min
Oct 31, 2024Episode 335
Colton Seale – Tales From The Fly Team

In this episode, retired agent Colton Seale reviews his time on the FBI Fly Team and the High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group (HIG). During his many deployments around the world, Colton […] The post 335: Colton Seale – Tales From The Fly Team appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 11 min
Oct 17, 2024Episode 334
Vince Pankoke and Tom Myers – Colombian Cali Cartel, Operation Dilido (Part 2)

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 drug undercover investigation […] The post 334: Vince Pankoke and Tom Myers – Colombian Cali Cartel, Operation Dilido (Part 2) appeared first on Jerri Williams.

Oct 10, 2024Episode 333
Vince Pankoke and Tom Myers – Colombian Cali Cartel, Operation Dilido (Part 1)

In part one of this two-part episode, retired agents Vince Pankoke, Jr. and Tom Myers review Operation Dilido, a Group I Colombian Cali Cartel drug undercover investigation that relied on […] The post 333: Vince Pankoke and Tom Myers – Colombian Cali Cartel, Operation Dilido (Part 1) appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 46 min
Sep 26, 2024Episode 332
Bill Shute – Murder of LaToyia Figueroa, Historical Cell Site Analysis

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 […] The post 332: Bill Shute – Murder of LaToyia Figueroa, Historical Cell Site Analysis appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 16 min
Sep 19, 2024Episode 331
Dr. Kirk Yeager – Bomb Doctor, FBI Explosives Unit

In this episode, Dr. Kirk Yeager, the FBI’s Chief Explosives Scientist, reviews his experiences working as a Physical Scientist/Forensic Examiner for the FBI Laboratory’s Explosives Unit, analyzing many of the […] The post 331: Dr. Kirk Yeager – Bomb Doctor, FBI Explosives Unit appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 10 min
Sep 12, 2024Episode 330
Todd Schliem – Harvey Hustlers, Murder Squad

In this episode, 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 […] The post 330: Todd Schliem – Harvey Hustlers, Murder Squad appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 5 min
Aug 29, 2024Episode 329
Frank Burton – Threating Hate Note, Surveillance Group

In this episode, retired agent Frank Burton, Jr. reviews a hate crime investigation where an Arab-American woman received a threatening hate note made up of vacation brochure clippings that warned […] The post 329: Frank Burton – Threating Hate Note, Surveillance Group appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 11 min
Aug 22, 2024Episode 328
Tom Blades and Jim Weber – Undercover Bikers, Murder-For-Hire

In this episode, retired FBI agent Tom Blades and retired Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agent Jim Weber review an undercover case involving a member of the Los Zetas Mexican drug […] The post 328: Tom Blades and Jim Weber – Undercover Bikers, Murder-For-Hire appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 15 min
Aug 8, 2024Episode 327
Jeff Iverson – FBI In the Belly of the Bear, Russia and Central Asia

In this episode, retired agent Jeffrey Iverson reviews his assignments representing the FBI in the belly of the bear in Russia and Central Asia. He explores obstacles he and his […] The post 327: Jeff Iverson – FBI In the Belly of the Bear, Russia and Central Asia appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 30 min
Jul 25, 2024Episode 326
Vito Roselli with Chris Booker – West Philly Bank Robbery Conspiracy

In this episode, retired agent Vito Roselli reviews his investigation of a West Philly bank robbery conspiracy operated by violent crew members responsible for robberies in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, […] The post 326: Vito Roselli with Chris Booker – West Philly Bank Robbery Conspiracy appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 35 min
Jul 18, 2024Episode 325
Charles Stuber – John Edwards, Campaign Finance Violations

In this episode, retired agent Charles “Chuck” Stuber reviews his investigation of John Edwards, a former North Carolina senator and two-time presidential candidate, who was indicted for campaign finance law […] The post 325: Charles Stuber – John Edwards, Campaign Finance Violations appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 17 min
Jul 11, 2024Episode 324
Leonard Opanashuk – Missing Oregon City Schoolgirls

In this episode, retired agent and BAU profiler Leonard Opanashuk reviews his 2002 investigation of the murders of two Oregon City schoolgirls, Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis who, within two […] The post 324: Leonard Opanashuk – Missing Oregon City Schoolgirls appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 16 min
Jul 4, 2024Episode 323
Understanding Deadly Force with Stop The Killing Podcast

In this episode, I team up with the Stop The Killing podcast. When the hosts, Katherine Schweit and Sara Ferris, invited me to be a guest on their show, I […] The post 323: Understanding Deadly Force with Stop The Killing Podcast appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 29 min
Jun 27, 2024Episode 322
Mark Sewell – The Gold Club, Investigating America’s Most Notorious Strip Club

In this episode, retired agent Mark Sewell reviews his investigation of mafia associate Steve Kaplan and his operation of The Gold Club, the infamous Atlanta strip club that hosted many […] The post 322: Mark Sewell – The Gold Club, Investigating America’s Most Notorious Strip Club appeared first on Jerri Williams.

Jun 13, 2024Episode 321
Frank Figliuzzi – Highway Serial Killings Initiative, Long Haul

In this episode, retired agent Frank Figliuzzi reviews the FBI’s Highway Serial Killings Initiative, a special unit that tracks the victims of serial murderers who were picked up at truck […] The post 321: Frank Figliuzzi – Highway Serial Killings Initiative, Long Haul appeared first on Jerri Williams.

Jun 6, 2024Episode 320
Mario Tariche and Raquel Cicini – Cocaine Cowboys, Operation RECOIL (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this two-part episode, retired agents Mario Tariche and Raquel “Rocky” Cicini continue their review of Operation RECOIL, the investigation of Willy Falcon, Sal Magluta, known as […] The post 320: Mario Tariche and Raquel Cicini – Cocaine Cowboys, Operation RECOIL (Part 2) appeared first on Jerri Williams.

May 30, 2024Episode 319
Mario Tariche and Raquel Cicini – Cocaine Cowboys, Operation RECOIL (Part 1)

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, retired agents Mario Tariche and Raquel “Rocky” Cicini review their investigation of Willy Falcon, Sal Magluta, aka “The Cocaine Cowboys” and others, which […] The post 319: Mario Tariche and Raquel Cicini – Cocaine Cowboys, Operation RECOIL (Part 1) appeared first on Jerri Williams.

May 16, 2024Episode 318
Lisa Bailey – Clay and Bones, FBI Forensic Artist

In this episode, retired FBI forensic artist Lisa Bailey reviews the FBI’s forensic facial approximation program, where she used models of skulls and anthropologist reports to create sculptures of unidentified […] The post 318: Lisa Bailey – Clay and Bones, FBI Forensic Artist appeared first on Jerri Williams.

May 9, 2024Episode 317
FBI Retired Case File Review Live! in Philadelphia

The first FBI Retired Case File Review Live! was held on April 28, 2024, at the Punch Line comedy club in Philadelphia. If you attended the live show, but we […] The post 317: FBI Retired Case File Review Live! in Philadelphia appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 33 min
May 2, 2024Episode 316
Chris Campion – Jaycee Dugard, Child Abduction Case

In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, retired agent Chris Campion reviews the Jaycee Dugard child abduction case, and his time investigating her disappearance throughout the 18 years […] The post 316: Chris Campion – Jaycee Dugard, Child Abduction Case appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 16 min
Apr 18, 2024Episode 315
Christian Anglin and Craig McLaughlin – Operation Crown Prince, Fried Chicken, Heroin, and Warlords

In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, retired agents Christian Anglin and Craig McLaughlin review Operation Crown Prince, an investigation into Afghan nationals residing in the U.S. transporting […] The post 315: Christian Anglin and Craig McLaughlin – Operation Crown Prince, Fried Chicken, Heroin, and Warlords appeared first on Jerri Williams.

Apr 4, 2024Episode 314
Julia Cowley – Weleetka Schoolgirls Murders

In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, retired agent Julia Cowley reviews the murder investigation of two Weleetka schoolgirls, 13-year-old Taylor Paschal-Placker and her 11-year-old friend Skyla Whitaker […] The post 314: Julia Cowley – Weleetka Schoolgirls Murders appeared first on Jerri Williams.

58 min
Mar 21, 2024Episode 313
Jerome Lorrain and Shane Bozeman – BDSM Murder

In this episode, retired agent Jerome Lorrain reviews the investigation of the BDSM murder of Sarah Willard, a 29-year-old escort/sex worker from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Sarah disappeared in November 2019 […] The post 313: Jerome Lorrain and Shane Bozeman – BDSM Murder appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 18 min
Mar 7, 2024Episode 312
John Ouellet – Bibliomania Book Bandit, Stephen Blumberg

In this episode, retired agent John Ouellet reviews his investigation of Stephen Blumberg, the most prolific book thief in the history of the United States. John first learned about the […] The post 312: John Ouellet – Bibliomania Book Bandit, Stephen Blumberg appeared first on Jerri Williams.

53 min
Feb 22, 2024Episode 311
Jerry Hester – Mafia Miami, Operation Paesan Blues

In this episode, retired agent Jerry Hester reviews his Paesan Blues investigation, an FBI undercover operation that targeted Italian mafioso Roberto Settineri’s global crime network, with the collaboration of the […] The post 311: Jerry Hester – Mafia Miami, Operation Paesan Blues appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 34 min
Feb 15, 2024Episode 310
Dennis Cosgrove – Russian Diamond Looters, Golden ADA

In this episode, retired agent Dennis Cosgrove reviews the Golden ADA investigation, which he opened after an informant provided information about three Russian immigrants who had opened a state-of-the-art diamond […] The post 310: Dennis Cosgrove – Russian Diamond Looters, Golden ADA appeared first on Jerri Williams.

49 min
Feb 8, 2024Episode 309
Richard Denholm – Murder of Jessie Davis and Unborn Child

In this episode, retired agent Richard Denholm reviews the missing persons investigation of Jessie Davis, the 9 months-pregnant girlfriend of Canton, Ohio police officer Bobby Cutts Jr. Rich led the […] The post 309: Richard Denholm – Murder of Jessie Davis and Unborn Child appeared first on Jerri Williams.

1 hr 7 min
Jan 25, 2024Episode 308
Barry Black – Accountant to Master Bomb Tech

In this episode, retired agent Barry Black, an FBI accountant turned bomb tech, reviews an investment fraud and the initial investigative steps he took when responding to the Oklahoma City […] The post 308: Barry Black – Accountant to Master Bomb Tech appeared first on Jerri Williams.

Jan 18, 2024Episode 307
Steve Busch and Steve Kramer – Investigative Genetic Genealogy, Cold Case Murders, Indago

In part two of this two-part episode, retired agent Steve Busch and retired Bureau attorney Steve Kramer review how, after the success of the Golden State Killer case, they became […] The post 307: Steve Busch and Steve Kramer – Investigative Genetic Genealogy, Cold Case Murders, Indago appeared first on Jerri Williams.