The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line Podcast

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. The podcast has four hosts. Benny Cruz, a retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective; David Contreras, a retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant; Sean Murphy, a retired San Diego Police Lieutenant; and Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, retired Calexico Police Chief. The podcast goes live every Tuesday at 6 pm (PST). All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. The panel interviews many individuals, such as Prison Wardens, Alex Marentes, Buggs of Borderland Beat, Parole Agents, Hector Bravo of That Guard Podcast, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, DEA agents, former LAPD Rampart Officer Ruben Palomares, and Jay Flores, one of the Chicago Twins that brought down Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman from the Sinaloa Cartel, and many other guests. You can watch the video podcast on YouTube by going to their YouTube Channel.

In this episode, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva discusses his upbringing and 33-year career with the LASD. We will discuss some controversial incidents involving his deputies and his relationship with the County Board of Supervisors. He will also discuss the allegations of the "Deputy Gangs" within the LASD, the Night Stalker, policing Los Angeles County, the hiring process, Sheriff Sherman Block, and why he was put on the Los Angeles County "Do Not Hire List."

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The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. The podcast has four hosts. Benny Cruz, a retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective; David Contreras, a retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant; Sean Murphy, a retired San Diego Police Lieutenant; and Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, retired Calexico Police Chief. The podcast goes live every Tuesday at 6 pm (PST). All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. The panel interviews many individuals, such as Prison Wardens, Alex Marentes, Buggs of Borderland Beat, Parole Agents, Hector Bravo of That Guard Podcast, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, DEA agents, former LAPD Rampart Officer Ruben Palomares, and Jay Flores, one of the Chicago Twins that brought down Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman from the Sinaloa Cartel, and many other guests. You can watch the video podcast on YouTube by going to their YouTube Channel.

On February 15, 2011, ICE Special Agents Victor Avila and Jaime Zapata were ambushed by members of Los Zetas Cartel while on official assignment in Mexico. Special Agent Zapata tragically lost his life in the line of duty, while Special Agent Avila survived multiple gunshots. In this episode, we will hear from Victor Avila as he describes that deadly attack and what happened after that attack.

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The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. The podcast has four hosts. Benny Cruz, a retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective; David Contreras, a retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant; Sean Murphy, a retired San Diego Police Lieutenant; and Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, retired Calexico Police Chief. The podcast goes live every Tuesday at 6 pm (PST). All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. The panel interviews many individuals, such as Prison Wardens, Alex Marentes, Buggs of Borderland Beat, Parole Agents, Hector Bravo of That Guard Podcast, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, DEA agents, former LAPD Rampart Officer Ruben Palomares, and Jay Flores, one of the Chicago Twins that brought down Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman from the Sinaloa Cartel, and many other guests. You can watch the video podcast on YouTube by going to their YouTube Channel.

On February 15, 2011, ICE Special Agents Victor Avila and Jaime Zapata were ambushed by members of Los Zetas Cartel while on official assignment in Mexico. Special Agent Zapata tragically lost his life in the line of duty, while Special Agent Avila survived multiple gunshots. In this episode, we will hear from Victor Avila as he describes that deadly attack and what happened after that attack.

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The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. The podcast has four hosts. Benny Cruz, a retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective; David Contreras, a retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant; Sean Murphy, a retired San Diego Police Lieutenant; and Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, retired Calexico Police Chief. The podcast goes live every Tuesday at 6 pm (PST). All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. The panel interviews many individuals, such as Prison Wardens, Alex Marentes, Buggs of Borderland Beat, Parole Agents, Hector Bravo of That Guard Podcast, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, DEA agents, former LAPD Rampart Officer Ruben Palomares, and Jay Flores, one of the Chicago Twins that brought down Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman from the Sinaloa Cartel, and many other guests. You can watch the video podcast on YouTube by going to their YouTube Channel.

On February 15, 2011, ICE Special Agents Victor Avila and Jaime Zapata were ambushed by members of Los Zetas Cartel while on official assignment in Mexico. Special Agent Zapata tragically lost his life in the line of duty, while Special Agent Avila survived multiple gunshots. In this episode, we will hear from Victor Avila as he describes that deadly attack and what happened after that attack.

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The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. The podcast has four hosts. Benny Cruz, a retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective; David Contreras, a retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant; Sean Murphy, a former San Diego Police Lieutenant; and Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, retired Calexico Police Chief. The podcast goes live every Tuesday at 6 pm (PST). All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. The panel interviews many individuals, such as Prison Wardens, Alex Marentes, Buggs of Borderland Beat, Parole Agents, Hector Bravo of That Guard Podcast, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, DEA agents, former LAPD Rampart Officer Ruben Palomares, and Jay Flores, one of the Chicago Twins that brought down Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman from the Sinaloa Cartel, and many other guests. You can watch the video podcast on YouTube by going to their YouTube Channel.

In this episode, one of the Chicago Twins, Jay Flores, discusses the life stories of known Mexican Cartel leaders, his relationship with them, and his boss, Joaquin El Chapo Guzman. Jay will talk about his first meeting with his boss in Sinaloa and the violence he witnessed while working with the Sinaloa Cartel. Jay and his twin brother (Chicago Twins) later testified against their boss, crippling the Sinaloa Cartel. How did the Chicago twins or the Flores brothers become so powerful? Join us and listen to his story.

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The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. The podcast has four hosts. Benny Cruz, a retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective; David Contreras, a retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant; Sean Murphy, a former San Diego Police Lieutenant; and Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, retired Calexico Police Chief. The podcast goes live every Tuesday at 6 pm (PST). All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. The panel interviews many individuals, such as Prison Wardens, Alex Marentes, Buggs of Borderland Beat, Parole Agents, Hector Bravo of That Guard Podcast, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, DEA agents, former LAPD Rampart Officer Ruben Palomares, and Jay Flores, one of the Chicago Twins that brought down Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman from the Sinaloa Cartel, and many other guests. You can watch the video podcast on YouTube by going to their YouTube Channel.

In this episode, one of the Chicago Twins, Jay Flores, discusses the life stories of known Mexican Cartel leaders, his relationship with them, and his boss, Joaquin El Chapo Guzman. Jay will talk about his first meeting with his boss in Sinaloa and the violence he witnessed while working with the Sinaloa Cartel. Jay and his twin brother (Chicago Twins) later testified against their boss, crippling the Sinaloa Cartel. How did the Chicago twins or the Flores brothers become so powerful? Join us and listen to his story.

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. If you love God, Family, Country, Whiskey, and a Great Cigar, Ash Wednesday is for you. Have a cigar and a cold drink with Retired Phoenix Police Detective Bobby Arce and San Diego Police Detective Sergeants Doug Collier and David Contreras every Wednesday at 6 pm (PST). They are three former law enforcement gunslingers who interview past, present, and future gunslingers. All the episodes start with an introductory video and song.

Former California Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement (CAL BNE) Commander Norm Wielsch, a twelve-year veteran and Central Contra Costa County Narcotic Enforcement Team Commander, discusses his arrest and conviction. Wielsch was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in Federal Prison for drugs, robbery, and Civil Rights Violations. Hear the story of crime and redemption.

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. If you love God, Family, Country, Whiskey, and a Great Cigar, Ash Wednesday is for you. Have a cigar and a cold drink with Retired Phoenix Police Detective Bobby Arce and San Diego Police Detective Sergeants Doug Collier and David Contreras every Wednesday at 6 pm (PST). They are three former law enforcement gunslingers who interview past, present, and future gunslingers. All the episodes start with an introductory video and song.

Former California Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement (CAL BNE) Commander Norm Wielsch, a twelve-year veteran and Central Contra Costa County Narcotic Enforcement Team Commander, discusses his arrest and conviction. Wielsch was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in Federal Prison for drugs, robbery, and Civil Rights Violations. Hear the story of crime and redemption.

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. If you love God, Family, Country, Whiskey, and a Great Cigar, Ash Wednesday is for you. Have a cigar and a cold drink with Retired Phoenix Police Detective Bobby Arce and San Diego Police Detective Sergeants Doug Collier and David Contreras every Wednesday at 6 pm (PST). Three former law enforcement gunslingers interview past, present, and future gunslingers. All the episodes start with an introductory video and song.

In this episode, Retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant Carlos Chacon discusses the Mexican Mafia (EME) in San Diego, talks about EME members Ronnie and Hector Ayala, and the murder of Mauro Gonzales from Otay. On October 18, 1981, Mauro Gonzalez, a documented San Diego Otay gang member, was tortured, dismembered, and murdered by three members of the Mexican Mafia prison gang. During the commission of that crime, they also murdered Logan's gang member, who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. This case was never solved and remains a Cold Case.

The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line, is a law enforcement podcast discussing numerous topics. The podcast has four hosts. Benny Cruz, a retired San Diego Sheriff's Detective; David Contreras, a retired San Diego Police Detective Sergeant; Sean Murphy, a retired San Diego Police Lieutenant; and Gonzalo "Chalo" Gerardo, retired Calexico Police Chief. All the episodes start with an introductory video and song. The panel interviews many individuals, such as Prison Wardens, Alex Marentes, Buggs of Borderland Beat, Parole Agents, Hector Bravo of That Guard Podcast, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, DEA agents, former LAPD Rampart Officer Ruben Palomares, and Jay Flores, one of the Chicago Twins that brought down El Cahpo from the Sinaloa Cartel, and many other guests. You can watch the video podcast on YouTube by going to their YouTube Channel.

Carolyn Guerra discusses the life of her son, Alex Guerra. Alex was a war veteran and a California Highway Patrolman assigned to the East Los Angeles Office. Carolyn talks about her son growing up, becoming a young man, joining the military, and becoming a CHP officer. She describes the night Alex took his life. A life cut short by the darkness of war, and the violent streets of Los Angeles.