Veronica LaRue — Former Detective, Gilbert Police Department (Persons & Violent Crimes Unit); PSB Administrative Investigator at MCSO; Co-Founder, CEO, Podcast Cohost & First Responder Advocate of After Watch Foundation.

Patrick Kreuzer — Marine Corps Veteran, Retired Police Patrol Officer & Field Training Officer at Mesa Police Department; Co-Founder, After Watch Foundation.

Topics Discussed:

The hidden cost of serving: PTSD, stress, and trauma in first responders

Veronica’s 14-year career in law enforcement and the impact of a mass homicide case

Patrick’s experience with child death scenes and the emotional aftermath

How the After Watch Foundation was born and how it helps first responders nationwide

Why stigma still prevents officers from seeking help

The importance of peer support, community, and immediate post-incident resourcesSteve’s own NYPD experiences during 9/11 and reflections on trauma

How humor, camaraderie, and denial play a role in coping with trauma

Practical steps for officers and veterans to seek help confidentially

Resources Mentioned: AfterWatchFoundation.comAfter Watch Foundation on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedInWeekly Peer Support Groups (In-person & Virtual)

24-Hour Crisis Line for First Responders

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Introduction
Steve welcomes guest Jami Rice and sets the tone for a deeply personal true crime conversation.

Early Fascination with Crime
Jami talks about watching trials, reading serial killer books, and her curiosity about criminal psychology from a young age.

The Night Everything Changed
She reveals the chilling story: a stranger spotted her at the grocery store, followed her home, and broke into her bedroom.

Women’s Safety Reality Check
Jami explains how that experience made her hyper-aware that violence can happen anywhere — no matter the neighborhood.

From Trauma to Purpose
She shares how fear turned into a drive to tell stories, seek justice, and advocate for victims.

Final Insights
A reflection on safety, awareness, and why personal experiences often lead people into true crime media.

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In this gripping episode of the Bulletproof True Crime Podcast, host Steve Stanulis sits down with Anne Schwartz, the first reporter to ever cover the Jeffrey Dahmer case. Anne takes listeners inside the chilling reality of Dahmer’s apartment and reflects on the day that changed her life — and crime reporting — forever.

She opens up about what it was like to stand just feet away from evidence of Dahmer’s crimes, how the case unfolded behind the headlines, and how it felt watching the world rediscover her story through Netflix decades later.

This is a raw, emotional, and deeply human conversation that strips away the sensationalism — revealing what truly happens when journalism collides with horror.

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In this episode of the Bulletproof True Crime Podcast, host explores the realities of frontline prosecution with seasoned district attorney Jarrett Ferentino. He shares gripping insight into:

Entering homicide crime scenes alongside detectives

Viewing the victim firsthand and assessing the scene

Collaborating with investigators, forensics teams, and law enforcement

Drafting affidavits and warrants on the spot

Managing adrenaline while preparing for long legal battles

Reconstructing the crime a year or more later in court

The emotional weight of holding people accountable

Jarrett explains how every chaotic crime scene becomes a box of evidence in his office—and ultimately a fight for justice in the courtroom. His firsthand experience offers an intense, authentic look at how the process really works behind the headlines.

🎙️ Guest: Jarrett Ferentino
🎧 Podcast: Bulletproof True Crime Podcast

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0:00–0:35 — Intro + show rank
• Host intro, thanks to listeners for pushing the show into Spotify’s top five.
• Guest introduced: Retired FBI Special Agent Lorena Sierra.

0:35–1:24 — What is a “special agent”? + how Lorena joined the FBI
• Clarifies there’s no difference — “special agent” is the official title.
• Lorena explains she was an accountant by training, joined the FBI during the 1980s hiring surge for financial expertise, and unexpectedly ended up at the Academy.

1:24–2:50 — Early expectations vs. reality
• Expected desk/accounting work; quickly reassigned to undercover/field because her profile (Latina female) was a tactical asset.
• Discussion of being shifted from bookkeeping to undercover roles.

2:50–5:22 — Paperwork and bureaucracy of investigative work
• Lorena highlights the massive load of reports and approvals required for fieldwork — “for every hour you’re out, you write many hours of reports.”
• Notes the Bureau’s bureaucratic structure and its impact on operations.

5:22–7:12 — Era context: rivalry between agencies
• Conversation about 1980s tensions (FBI vs NYPD) during major organized crime cases (Gotti era) and how dynamics varied by office.

7:12–11:00 — Casework focus: financial crimes and money laundering
• Lorena describes her progression into financial crimes, money-laundering investigations, and how complexity increased over time.
• Example: a shell “candy import” company used to launder drug money.

11:00–14:30 — Undercover money operations — methods & intelligence gathering
• Explanation of undercover “money lady” role: carrying/dropping cash, giving test amounts (e.g., $50k) to trace laundering methods.
• How staged transactions and escorts produced intelligence on structuring and movement of funds.

14:30–16:00 — Building trust and undercover roles
• The importance of relationships and trust to perform undercover buys, introduce “big guys,” and vouch for co-operators in operations.

16:00–20:00 — Most impactful cases — anti-kidnapping work in Mexico
• Lorena describes anti-kidnapping work: advising victims’ families on negotiations, staying emotionally detached while supporting families.
• Shares a particularly heart-wrenching case: a family lost their father; the case left a lasting emotional impact.

20:00–21:30 — Long-term impact: a life changed by one conversation
• A college student approaches an FBI booth years later claiming Lorena inspired him to join the Bureau after seeing how she comforted his sister during their worst days — demonstrates the human side and long reach of agents’ work.

21:30–25:00 — Would she recommend the FBI today? (culture & politics)
• Lorena reflects on changes in the Bureau over time: love for the job and camaraderie, but concerns about increasing bureaucracy, politicization, and management decisions.
• She expresses reservations about advising someone to join the FBI today, given perceived deterioration and politicization.

25:00–end — Final thoughts and emotional weight
• Reinforces the bittersweet nature of the work: the proud moments, the emotional toll, and the complexity of serving in a high-pressure, politically charged environment.

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In this episode, former NYPD officer and private investigator Steve Stanulis explodes over the viral DOJ scandal where federal executive Sean Charles Dunn assaulted a border patrol agent by hurling a sandwich then ran away like a sissy. This government corruption bombshell exposes America's two-tiered justice system where federal employees attack law enforcement without consequences while ordinary citizens face harsh penalties for lesser crimes. Steve drops his most controversial nuclear take, declaring everyone remains a far-left liberal until they get mugged, exposing how wealthy elites hiding in gated mansions with armed security push dangerous defund police policies while living under a completely different justice system. The shocking border patrol assault reveals the total collapse of police respect since Steve witnessed NYPD officers getting pelted with water balloons while unable to fight back. This explosive rant connects DOJ misconduct, two-tiered justice system corruption, and why progressive politics only survive behind walls while working Americans face the brutal reality of weakened law enforcement under government double standards.

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Former NYPD officer and celebrity bodyguard Steve Stanulis thought he hit the jackpot when assigned to protect an attractive Dubai princess during her stay at the Mandarin Hotel. What started as the perfect security gig quickly turned into a career-ending nightmare when his royal client's true reputation surfaced. In this episode of Bulletproof, host Steve Stanulis reveals why his experienced colleagues were secretly relieved they didn't get this particular assignment and the warning signs he completely missed. The princess' late-night bar visit, which spiraled into drunken confessions about arranged marriages, inappropriate questions about attraction, and shocking revelations about royal family secrets that no bodyguard should've ever heard. Eventually carrying a vomiting princess back to her hotel and facing the inevitable termination call the next morning, Steve shares the wild story of how protecting Dubai royalty became his most regrettable assignment. This lighthearted tale exposes the hidden dangers of high-end security work and why sometimes the most glamorous clients come with the biggest professional risks.

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Investigative reporter Paula Woodward drops bombshells about the JonBenét Ramsey case that will shatter everything you think you know. In this episode of Bulletproof with host Steve Stanulis, Paula reveals how Boulder Police deliberately leaked false information for 30 years, including lies about no forced entry when there were actually eight signs of break-in, fabricated claims about no footprints in snow when the south side had no snow, and the shocking truth that DNA evidence cleared the parents but was hidden from prosecutors for weeks. Paula exposes how Denver Police offered help but were rejected, why the lead investigator who believed the parents were innocent was banned from testifying to the grand jury, and how 17 pieces of crime scene evidence remain untested despite having DNA technology that could solve the case today. She explains why the $118,000 ransom demand never actually matched John Ramsey's bonus, details the bizarre movie references in the 372-word ransom note, and reveals the real reason this case remains unsolved after three decades of deliberate incompetence and cover-ups.

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A clean-cut 19-year-old farm boy sits across from forensic psychologist Dr. Jeff Kieliszewski, explaining why he murdered his best friend in cold blood. The answer he gives will leave you speechless and has haunted Dr. Jeff for three decades. In this explosive episode of Bulletproof, host Steve Stanulis uncovers the chilling response that still keeps this criminal mind expert awake at night, plus the fatal psychological flaw that destroyed Luigi Mangione, Jeffrey Epstein, and P-Diddy despite their wealth and intelligence. Dr. Jeff unveils his secret interrogation techniques that trap criminals in their own lies, explains why modern technology has made crime virtually impossible, and shares his explosive story about being hired for an Epstein Netflix documentary that got mysteriously shut down when federal charges dropped. From high-IQ serial killers like Ted Bundy to celebrity predators who believe money grants immunity, Dr. Jeff reveals the psychological patterns that guarantee their destruction and why narcissistic arrogance becomes every criminal's ultimate death sentence.

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In this episode of Bulletproof, host Steve Stanulis reveals his most explosive true crime investigation involving a rising political star and a mysterious 2008 burner phone. When a prominent politician's wife walked into his office with cheating suspicions, what started as routine surveillance quickly escalated into federal corruption and campaign ethics violations. Steve discovered the politician secretly meeting his married senior policy advisor at boutique hotels while lying about campaign events. The real bombshell came when NYPD cyber investigators traced the ancient burner phone to off-the-record meetings with a shady real estate developer under federal investigation. The most shocking twist occurred when the wife showed zero reaction to the devastating evidence. Within one week, she quietly filed for divorce, and her husband resigned from politics for "personal reasons." This private investigation demonstrates how power and arrogance can destroy everything, and sometimes clients already know the truth.

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