A Badge Well Worn

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The author of A Badge Well Worn reunites with a former drug dealer who is mentioned in the book. The discussion gives the listener a rare glimpse of what it's like to sell drugs. Known as 'Lenny" in the book, Neil Basarich offers his personal reflections, revealing what his life was like while in the business of selling methamphetamine. He included the night he almost shot the author who was working as an undercover police officer.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Author, James Mitchell and his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes discuss the prosecution in this episode, the second of two involving the murder and dismemberment of Paul Kamyatti. This episode reveals the real-life interaction between the accused and the authorities in this highly publicized homicide. 

The final hours of the defendant, William Vandiver before his execution in the electric chair in Michigan City, Indiana.  

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Author, James Mitchell (A Badge Well Worn) discusses with his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes (Lake County, Indiana) the prosecution of those responsible for the 1983 murder and dismemberment of Paul Kamyatti in his Hammond, Indiana home. A behind the curtain look at unpublished and unreported activities of the accused family members and the authorities who work to solve the case. 
Also discussed, is the last electric chair execution in Indiana, what happened and what resulted from the disturbing final minutes of convicted murderer, William Vandiver.

This, and many other cases are also described in the author's book, A Badge Well Worn, Available on Amazon.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Author, James Mitchell and his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor, Thomas Vanes discuss the investigation of the murder of 65-year-old Victim, Paul Kamyatti whose dismembered remains were located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in seven garbage bags. The investigation exposed the conspiracy to kill Kamyatti and his death in the family home.
This episode is part one of two, with the second episode discussing the trial and sentencing of the accused murderers.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Author, James Mitchell announces the upcoming podcast featuring former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes will discuss the investigation and trial of those responsible for the murder of 65-year-old Paul Kamyatti.  The murder and dismemberment and disposal of his body on the Lake Michigan shoreline. 

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Author, James Mitchell discusses his experience in working with Professor Herbert Macdonnell, a renowned expert credited with developing a methodology for determining the probable source of blood spatter evidence found at a crime scene.

Professor Herbert L. Madonnell of Corning, New York was retained to evaluate blood spatter evidence in the murder of a 21-year-old wife who was brutally murdered in 1980.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Trish Todd, 30, of Hobe Sound, Florida fails to show up at her job as a nurse on April 26, 2016. This episode follows the police investigation and arrest of 34-year-old ex-husband, Steven Williams, an Air Force Enlisted man.
Author, James Mitchell describes the intense investigation that led up to the arrest and conviction of Williams for the murder of his former wife. while their four old child slept.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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This episode will follow the Martin County, Florida Sheriff's Department's intense investigation into the disappearance of 33 Year Old Tricia Todd of Hobe Sound, Florida.
This mother of a four-year-old daughter was found several weeks later in a nature preserve, having been dismembered and placed in a container of acid.
The story will talk about how the police convinced Todd's ex-husband, Steven Williams, an Air Force enlisted man planned for months to carry out the murder and conceal it.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Author, James Mitchell and Attorney, Scott Zappolo discuss various ways to avoid being a victim in various situations where we might be vulnerable.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Author, James Mitchell continues his discussion with Attorney and Firearm Instructor, Scott Zappolo. The upcoming podcast on Wednesday, December 20 will focus on situational awareness and victimology, with a special emphasis how women can protect themselves. 

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.