In this gripping episode of The Comm Center, we explore the rare but heart-stopping moments when 911 operators found themselves answering calls from their own family members during emergencies. These five real-life stories reveal the unimaginable emotional weight these professionals bear as they navigate life-and-death situations with someone they love on the other end of the line.

Deobra Delone Redden, the guy who went viral for attacking Judge Mary Kay Holthus on camera at his sentencing hearing last January, picked up 13 new charges, and has now been re-sentenced. Plenty of officers have been on-hand do avoid another embarrassing assault, but this time the shame was really in getting hear what Redden thinks of the judge and other people. It's no surprise that a man who attacked a judge sentencing him has no insight, but you'll be surprised at his feeble attempt at self justification. But does the harsh sentence imply that judges deserve more protection than the public?

A 911 call came into the Comm Center in Cleveland from a woman who said her son shot everyone in his his house-- and she believed him. At that same time, police officers were driving down a city block when they were waved down by Martin Muniz, who asked to be arrested for killing five members of his own family not far away. He asked to be taken seriously and to be placed in restraints. What happened to his family? And why did it have to happen?

The Suitcase Killer Sarah Boone took the stand for a typically self-indulgent 20 minute speech in which she got her 'last-word:' she used the stand to blame everyone else for Jorge's death and her own predicament. Watch as Drew and Jon go live to kick a little dirt onto the end of their favorite 2024 case. Chad Chronister, Sheriff of Hillsborough County, was up for the top dog spot at DEA in Trump's administration, but sudden charges of being a gun-grabbing woke administrator took him out of the running. Drew knows the man personally-- was it fair? Was Trump justified in the way he characterized the reversal in course? That and phone calls and voice mails.

Last May, Comm Center covered the case of Mantua Township Police Officer Salvatore Oldrati and his response to Charles Sharp's 9-1-1 call. Sharp said armed prowlers were on his property entering his truck and shed. But that was all a lie. Sharp was under the influence of cocaine, methamphetamine and was carrying a replica pistol, and daring police to shoot him. To preserve his and another police officer's life from the apparent threat, Oldrati opened fire. Sharp tried to reach for the fake gun even after shot. Finally stopped, Oldrati attempted to saved Sharp's life. The New Jersey State Shooting Board and the old Attorney General cleared Oldrati. He returned to duty, winning officer of the year again, and was promoted. Then new AG Matt Platkin assumed office and dug up old cases to prosecute and found a cop to string up to make him look tough in the 'Defund' era. Three years has left a good man and his family fighting for what's right. Hear from Barbara and Drew Oldrati-- the officer's parents-- for the truth of this disgraceful sham prosecution.

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Last September, a common call was placed a comm center in Illinois: a man came home to find his house ransacked. The caller was interrupted by the sounds of gunfire. Another call came in: neighbor heard shots. Now the Plano Police and Kendall County Sheriffs Office respond to the scene of the crime, where a Ford Bronco is in flight. Officers give chase while medics find the 9-1-1 caller shot and killed. Now the suspect is in a do or die pursuit with police in heart of Aurora, forcing officers to take action while surrounded by dozens of innocent bystanders. After it's all over, can the police breathe easy? Or is their next ambush coming from the state's attorney's office?

In Alexandria, a 9-1-1 call prompts a welfare check on a man in mental distress--Paul Behan had lost his wife and job, and had been drinking. Paul answered the door with a rifle under his chin, and a tense standoff began. Officers pleaded to save Paul from himself-- but should they have been there in there in the first place? Being mentally unwell isn't against the law, and if no one else is in danger, should police take the risk?

Actual 9-1-1 dispatcher Jon plays a phone call made every day in this country: a call for someone passed out inside a car. This time in Phoenix Arizona. What are the potential problems and dangers? Next, actual cop Drew Breasy walks you through how the police respond: first to check welfare of the driver, but after she refuses to comply and attempts to leave, how the response has to escalate. But why did this have to happen? And what is the shocking turn of events that would have made her death a tragedy?

In this special Aftershow, Jon gets it all off his chest-- is Donald Trump going to be a fascist in his next term? Without having to worry about appeal to the voters a fourth time, Trump could go on a full blown "revenge tour." But what does that mean? Will political opponents be jailed? Will radical ideology sweep the country? Will rights be curtailed? Jon also opines on Kamala: Was she REALLY the worst veep ever? And did Biden vote for Trump? For three hours, Jon talks the election and the changes to come responding eventually to live chats from the audience.

Enjoy this final breakdown of the past 4 years and election result, or if you are burned out-- skip it, and we'll catch you on the next episode.

In Day Five of Sarah Boone's Trial, attorney James Owens' lack of prep time shows as he cross examines State witness Doctor Tonia Werner, a forensic psychiatrist practicing since 1998, and asks the doctor to confirm Sarah's battered spouse syndrome (BSS) and PTSD. Werner stated she didn't have enough evidence to diagnose PTSD and said most damningly that because Sarah stated at the outset that she and victim Jorge Torres were having a fun day of hide-and-go-seek, Sarah had no reasonable belief she was in imminent danger. This pulled the rug out of Sarah's entire defense-- she has BSS, yes, but it didn't matter during the moment when Sarah zipped the case shut and never let Jorge out again. The state closed out the day with release of 911 calls and body cam footage from domestic violence cases before the murder, and Jon and Drew break it all down live, and take your comments and phone calls.