A police family with three unsolved homicides. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Charlyn O’Brien to revisit the killings of her grandmother (1952) and her brothers Brady (1990) and Kelty (2008)—all still cold. Former FBI Special Agent–turned–PI Frank Brostrom joins us to walk through what’s known, what was missed, and why fresh tips now could finally crack these cases.You’ll hear:The 1952 robbery-murder of Charlotte’s grandmother and the eyewitness account that survived with herBrady O’Brien’s last night, the party, and the chase that ended in a brutal attack—plus the 2020 tip that reshaped the timelineKelty O’Brien’s 2008 early-morning ambush near work and why investigators believe it was a targeted, possibly for-hire hitHow retired legends from STL homicide and prosecutors are re-reviewing leads todayThe O’Brien family’s resilience—Mark O’Brien’s service, health fight, and the community that still rallies around themKnow something—anything—about Brady or Kelty’s cases?Call CrimeStoppers: 866-371-TIPS (8477). Tips are routed to Frank and vetted with local/state/federal partners. Even a small detail or something you heard years ago could move this forward.🎧 Hosts: Danny, Tommy, JJ & Producer John📍 Recorded in St. Louis • “The Brighter Side of Blue”#TrueCrime #ColdCase #StLouis #JusticeForBrady #JusticeForKelty #LawEnforcement #BrighterSideOfBlue

This week we take it back to the 90s and early 2000s—when St. Louis’ 5th District was lit up with gangs, dope sets, and street violence. Our guests, Joe Crews, Billy Noonan, and Tony Boone, were right in the middle of it.

💀 Murders.
😂 Funny moments.
💊 Dope houses.
👊 Gangsters.
They saw it all—and now they’re telling the stories.

But let’s talk setups:

• Billy Noonan coming in hot from rural Missouri, American flag flapping proudly while he chain-smokes like it’s a competitive sport.

• Tony Boone dialing in from the cab of his 18-wheeler, rolling down some lonely Nebraska backroad.

• Joe Crews showed up in-person… but not to some sterile studio—he joined us in the basement of a bar, the only place fitting for a trip down memory lane through the 5th District.

It’s gritty. It’s raw. It’s entertaining.

#PolicePodcast #StreetStories #TrueCrimePodcast #StLouis #STLCrime #CopLife #StoriesFromTheStreet #PodcastLife

In this gripping episode, we sit down with Luke Adler, a 27-year veteran of the US Marshals Service and author of Chasing Bandits. Born and raised in St. Louis, Adler’s story is anything but ordinary. From a childhood in a troubled home and a wild season working with traveling carnivals, to becoming a Marine Recon and later one of America’s most relentless manhunters—Luke shares it all.

He opens up about his early brushes with the St. Louis mob, the life lessons that shaped him, and the pursuit of justice that led him into some of the most dangerous missions of his career, including the infamous Ruby Ridge standoff. Along the way, you’ll hear unforgettable stories—like the time he hunted down a meth-dealing mall “Santa Claus.”

Packed with raw honesty, dark humor, and behind-the-scenes insights from decades in law enforcement, this conversation is a ride through survival, service, and justice.

Retired FBI Agent Frank Brostrom shares three of his wildest cases — going undercover as a hitman in a St. Louis murder-for-hire sting, tracking a fugitive who tried to ram his in-laws’ house with a gasoline-filled car bomb, and working the 1996 Atlanta Olympic bombing where quick action and a twist of fate saved lives.

From undercover stings to domestic terror investigations, these are the kinds of cases you don’t see in the movies.

In tonight’s episode, we dive into the viral video that’s making headlines—our very own host, JJ, at the center of controversy after removing a fan from a soccer game for wearing a Make America Great Again hat.We’ll also uncover the rise of a terrifying new drug stronger than fentanyl—ISO—now creeping into the Midwest.Plus, a wild case that began in St. Louis and ended in California with murder arrests tied to the illicit manufacturing of marijuana extract, resulting in the deaths of five lab workers.All that and more—don’t miss it.

In this episode, former DEA Deputy Administrator Jack Riley takes us back to the gritty streets of late-1980s Chicago, where drugs, dirty cops, and the notorious Chicago Outfit ruled the shadows. Riley recounts an explosive investigation that exposed officers like Nick Rosado and Nedrick Miller—sworn to uphold the law, but instead working hand-in-hand with organized crime. With the help of daring undercover cocaine buys, relentless surveillance, and wiretaps, the case blew wide open, leading to the downfall of more than 30 players in the city’s criminal underworld, including corrupt cops, jail officials, judges, and even councilmen.

Join us for an inspiring look into Officer Nathan Spiess’s extraordinary journey of resilience and recovery.Nathan recounts the harrowing incident on March 17, 2025, when he was struck by a vehicle while pursuing a carjacking suspect on foot—an accident that led to the amputation of his right leg below the knee. He also reflects on a prior traumatic event from 2022, when he and his partner, Officer Collin Ledbetter, were both shot while chasing a murder suspect. Ledbetter nearly lost his life in the exchange, while Nathan sustained a gunshot wound to his left leg that required multiple surgeries.This episode explores Nathan’s physical and emotional recovery from both incidents, including his struggle with survivor’s guilt, and his determination to return to duty.Support pours in from across the community, including heartfelt messages from Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Blues legend Chris Pronger, Head Coach Jim Montgomery, and Goalie Jordan Binnington, all rallying behind Nathan as he pushes through rehab and works toward resuming his role in law enforcement.

Cassandra Harvey and her son, Joshua Harvey, of Festus MO who were the owners of Miracle Cleaning Products Inc, were the central figures of Operation WEBSLINGER, the DEA's most significant national investigation to date targeting a prolific trafficking organization distributing GHB, GBL and 1-4 BD, all of which can be used as date rape drugs. This operation developed evidence sufficient to convict the Harvey's and other traffickers with using the internet and the anonymity of cyberspace to distribute these dangerous drugs. Through this investigation, DEA was able to track these predatory drugs and their analogues from legitimate chemical wholesalers to the Harvey’s, who then packaged the drugs for both wholesale and retail distribution. Through this international investigation DEA was able to bring charges against 175 individuals in North America and Europe and to slow the spread of these highly dangerous controlled substances.

Unlike many confidential informants, Andrew did not start out with working off a case. In 1984, Andrew walked into the St. Louis DEA building to inquire about being an agent against the war on drugs. Andrew did not qualify to be because he did not have a college degree but he left still wanting to be involved. He came back later that day with his first case. The first day, Andrew met Special Agent Michele Leonhart who would later become the DEA Administrator. He would also meet the future Head of Operations. These relationships would last decades and result in some eye popping numbers which are told during the show. Andrew worked with many agencies in many different cities.

Former DEA Deputy Administrator Jack Riley discusses the rise of the Sinaloa cartel and El Chapo in the US, starting in Chicago in the early 80s. The Flores twins grew up in Chicago and followed their fathers footsteps as part of the Sinaloa cartel. The twins emerged as a money making machine for El Chapo until they decided to turn themselves into DEA in 2008. Their cooperation resulted in over 50 indictments of high ranking cartel members.