Cold Red Podcast

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In this episode of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz welcome retired FBI agent Patrick Donnelly, who shares his journey from military service to a distinguished career in law enforcement. The conversation covers his early life, military experiences in Germany, and the transition to the FBI, where he worked on high-profile cases, including the tragic murder of DEA agent Everett Hatcher. Patrick reflects on the complexities of informants, the challenges of working in New York, and the impact of his career on his personal life. The episode concludes with insights into life after the FBI and the importance of service.

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FBI, military service, law enforcement, Patrick Donnelly, Everett Hatcher, Gus Farace, manhunt, informants, crime, New York

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In this episode of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz engage with Dr. Nicci MacLeod and Professor Tim Grant, experts in forensic linguistics. They explore the application of linguistic methods in legal contexts, the role of expert witnesses, and the importance of maintaining neutrality in court. The conversation delves into various case studies, the significance of idiolect, and the challenges faced in forensic linguistics. They also discuss the future of the field, particularly in relation to advancements in AI, and share their personal journeys into forensic linguistics.

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In this episode of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz welcome former FBI agent Michael Pizzio to discuss his extensive career in law enforcement, diving adventures, and his upcoming project, The Death Coast. Michael shares his journey from growing up in New Jersey to becoming a master scuba diver and FBI agent, detailing his experiences with bank robberies, undercover operations, and evidence recovery dives. The conversation also delves into the challenges of diving in extreme conditions, his missions in Iraq, and the excitement of treasure hunting in the North Atlantic. The episode concludes with insights into the upcoming series, The Death Coast, which premieres on the History Channel.

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FBI, diving, treasure hunting, Cold Red, Michael Pizzio, The Death Coast, law enforcement, underwater expeditions, bank robbery, evidence recovery

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In this episode of Code Red, Ray Carr and Fitz interview former FBI agent Greg Ault, who shares his extensive experiences in law enforcement, particularly focusing on organized crime, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and his work with the IRA. Greg discusses his upbringing, the journey to becoming an FBI agent, and his time working in New York City. He recounts significant cases, including the Media Burglary and his undercover operations, as well as his transition to private investigation after retiring from the FBI. The conversation highlights the complexities of law enforcement work and the unique challenges faced by agents in the field.

COLD RED – A true crime podcast series hosted by two of the most well respected criminal profilers in law enforcement history. Ride along with Ray and Fitz as they dive into various cold cases, innocence projects, and some of their classic, high profile, international cases. Raymond Carr https://raymondjcarr.com Ray joined the FBI following college, working the robbery-homicide division. He was soon promoted to the Bank Robbery division in Philadelphia, the city with the 2nd highest bank robbery and armored vehicle robbery rate in the nation. Ray later moved on to the Bureau’s Behavioral Science Unit building profiles on serial offenders. He was assigned to lead the Friday Night Bank Robber task force where Ray would build a profile for the most successful bank robber in American History. Upon retirement, Ray wrote the book 30 Years On The Run about the capture and arrest of the robber and has since been featured on various series and documentaries discussing some of his high profile cases such as Homicide City and FBI: Criminal Pursuit on the Investigation Discovery. “Cops don’t solve cases, the community does!” “The victim is the most overlooked aspect of the crime by law enforcement.” -Ray Carr James Fitzgerald www.jamesrfitzgerald.com “Fitz” was a former Philadelphia Police Detective who later joined the FBI and was quickly promoted to the Behavioral Science Unit where he partnered up with Ray Carr building profiles on various criminals throughout the US. A forensic linguistics expert, Fitz is known for taking down the Unabomber and working several high profile cases like Jon Benet Ramsey and The DC Sniper. Upon retiring from the FBI, Fitz wrote a series of book volumes titled: Journey to the Center of the Mind and has been featured on numerous television shows including The Discovery Original Series – Manhunt: The Unabomber, where actor Sam Worthington played the role of Fitz. “I lay aw

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In this season finale of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz reflect on the past season, discussing current events including the murder of a CEO, the implications of technology on crime, and the rising concern of school shootings. They delve into the psychological aspects of violence, the role of law enforcement, and the political dynamics affecting the FBI. The conversation also touches on the Zodiac Killer case and answers audience questions about crime motivations and the portrayal of law enforcement in Hollywood.

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Cold Red, crime analysis, mental health, law enforcement, technology, school shootings, Zodiac Killer, FBI, podcast, true crime

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In this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Fitz welcome back Bill Fleisher, a renowned expert in polygraph training and law enforcement. The conversation delves into the intricacies of polygraph testing, the science behind detecting deception, and the importance of training and experience in the field. Bill shares insights into the VDOC Society, which focuses on solving cold cases, including the infamous Boy in the Box case. The episode culminates in the identification of Joseph Augustus Zarelli, shedding light on the emotional and investigative journey behind this long-unsolved mystery.

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Polygraph testing combines psychology and physiology to detect deception.

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polygraph, deception detection, law enforcement, VDOC Society, cold cases, forensic science, Bill Fleisher, Joseph Augustus Zarelli, boy in the box, interview techniques

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In this episode of Cold Red, Ray Carr and Fitz interview Bill Fleisher, a veteran law enforcement officer and expert in polygraph training. Bill shares his journey from a challenging childhood in Philadelphia to a successful career in the military and law enforcement, including his time with the FBI. He discusses the importance of mentorship, his experiences working under iconic figures like Frank Rizzo and J. Edgar Hoover, and his undercover work in organized crime. Bill also shares personal anecdotes about his family life and the sacrifices made during his career. In this engaging conversation, Bill Fleisher shares his experiences as an undercover agent and later as a customs investigator. He discusses the intricacies of working with informants, the challenges of transitioning from the FBI to U.S. Customs, and the various violations and creative smuggling techniques he encountered. The conversation highlights the importance of teamwork in law enforcement and the fascinating stories behind some of the most unusual cases he worked on.

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Bill Fleisher, law enforcement, polygraph training, FBI, VDoc Society, military service, mentorship, organized crime, personal stories, undercover operations, customs investigations, smuggling techniques, organized crime, law enforcement, Bill Fleisher, FBI, U.S. Customs, drug trafficking, teamwork

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In this episode of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz engage with Rachel D. Fischer, a forensic nurse and expert on human trafficking. They discuss the complexities of human trafficking, including its definitions, the role of forensic nursing, the vulnerabilities that lead to trafficking, and the influence of social media. Rachel emphasizes the importance of education, legislation, and understanding the demand side of trafficking. The conversation also touches on the emotional toll on professionals working in this field and the significance of survivor stories. The episode concludes with a call to action for awareness and prevention efforts.

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human trafficking, forensic nursing, sex trafficking, awareness, prevention, legislation, social media, vulnerabilities, survivors, law enforcement

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In this episode of Cold Red, hosts Ray Carr and Fitz engage with Natalie Schilling, a renowned linguist, discussing her journey in forensic linguistics, the intricacies of language evidence, and memorable cases she has worked on. Natalie shares insights into her experiences with law enforcement, the challenges of expert testimony in court, and her current work in trademark and copyright disputes. The conversation highlights the importance of linguistic analysis in criminal investigations and the nuances of dialect variation.

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forensic linguistics, Natalie Schilling, language evidence, dialect variation, expert testimony, criminal cases, linguistics, language analysis, law enforcement, trademark disputes