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Episode 144| "Dumped Dead" - Part 1

Detective Mannina’s birthday weekend is abruptly brought to a screeching halt by a call regarding a male found dead by a patrol officer on his way home. Her investigation leads her to a strip club located 45 minutes south of...

Episode 143| "Both My Babies" - Part 3

In the final installment of this case, Detective Mannina receives critical information from several prison inmates who have had “run ins” with the primary suspect. Will this information be enough to secure an arrest warrant? Support The Mannina Files on Patreon!...

Episode 142| "Both My Babies" - Part 2

As this murder investigation continues, Det. Mannina  works with the victims’ brother who may hold the key to potential witnesses. Support The Mannina Files on Patreon!  Click Here

Episode 141| "Both My Babies"

An annual cultural festival is interrupted by gunfire, and Detective Mannina is summoned to the scene of a tragic and senseless murder of two teenage brothers.   Hey TMF Squad… Detective Christine Mannina is back! Thank you for your patience. We are...

Episode 140| "Bar Fight" - Part 2

In the final installment of this double homicide case, Detective Mannina puts the pieces together that will reveal the motives of the suspects.

Episode 139| "Bar Fight" - Part 1

Detective Mannina investigates a homicide which occurred during a bar fight at a local motorcycle club establishment.

Episode 138| "Choke Hold"

Detective Mannina shares another case from her domestic assault file!

Episode 137| "Daddy's Girl"

Christine shares about a very exciting ride-along with her dad.  Needless to say, this was literally a “once in a lifetime” event.   Support the Mannina Files! Become a member of the TMF Squad on Patreon – Click Here 

Episode 136| "Intellect"

The Mannina Files welcomes special guest Michael Dowd. Michael is an expert consultant for XG Productions. Mike posesses more than 16 years of experience with the Department of Defense (DOD), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), National Security Administration (NSA), Defense Intelligence Agency...

Episode 135| "Nobody Cares" - Part 5

The case is now going into its fifth week of investigation. Christine decides to gather and review all of her taped interview evidence to see if she can identify any conflicting statements given by the array of characters she has...

Episode 134| "Nobody Cares" - Part 4

Detective Mannina faces many “dead ends” in this case! As she shifts her focus onto other cases, several leads connected to the victim come her way.   Support The Mannina Files on Patreon! Click Here

Episdode 133| "Nobody Cares" - Part 3

The grind continues on this grueling case! Mannina’s  search for the female suspect brings about a ton of anonymous tips , and leads to her boyfriend. Patrol officers apprehend a new male suspect during a car stop.

Episode 132| "Nobody Cares" - Part 2

As the case continues, a female suspect is stopped by patrol officers while driving a white van fitting the description of the vehicle at the murder scene. At this point she is the #1 suspect. The victims’ family is notified,...

Episode 131| "Nobody Cares" - Part 1

On a cold February morning, Mannina responds to an anonymous 911 call of a male found dead at the front door of an apartment building.

Episode 129| "Looking For A Fight" - Part 3

The final installment of this case brings Detective Mannina to the point where she has her suspect identified, and enough probable cause for an arrest. How difficult will it be to find the suspect? Support The Mannina Files on Patreon –...

Episode 128| "Looking For A Fight" - Part 2

As this case continues, Detective Mannina begins to interview witnesses in a fatal stabbing at a local gas station, revealing more information about what occurred and  her suspect.

Episode 127| "Looking For A Fight" - Part 1

A seemingly casual conversation between two friends at a local convenience store/gas station, turns into a violent exchange.   Support the Mannina Files on Patreon! Click Here to donate and receive a great gift showing our appreciation!

Episode 126| Special Guest Appearance - "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace"

When Jovanny Vargas said goodbye to his twin daughters as they left for a school field trip, it was the last time he would see 10-year-old Miranda. The elderly school bus driver missed an exit and attempted a u-turn on...

Episode 125| Special Guest Appearance - "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace"

The search for a missing Texas family of 3 endied with the discovery of burnt human remains buried in a fire pit. Texas Equusearch founder Tim Miller was there when the bones were recovered and he joins Nancy Grace to...

Episode 124| "Not Always As It Appears"

Welcome back to “The Mannina Files”. We hope you had a great July 4th Holiday! Detective Mannina is back with a fresh aggravated assault case this week that will certainly catch you off guard. The tittle says it all! Support the Mannina...

Episode 123| "Friday Street Stories"

Episode 122| "Not So Innocent Victim"

Christine lifts out a case from her time with the Robbery/Aggravated Assault unit. She answers call regarding a male shot in the groin.  

Episode 121| "Ride Along" - Part 3

In the final installment of this “ride along” case, Christine wraps up her time down south. This shift concludes with not one, nor two, BUT a third domestic case. This one is the most dangerous involving a gun. Police weapons...

Episode 120| "Friday Street Stories/BYA (Because You Asked)"

The Mannnia Files 120th Episode…Thank You For All of Your Support! Christine shares a street story involving a call involving a domestic disturbance and a gun. She also answers questions from listeners.

Episode 119| "Ride Along Part 2 - Oh Goodness, She Bit Me"

Christine continues sharing about her police ride along with a fellow officer in another state. This  shift is proving to be domestic disturbance prone as they respond to a call involving a couple frustrated with each other about the attention...

Episode 118| "Ride Along" - Part 1

Early in her law enforcement career, Christine had the opportunity to visit a fellow law enforcement colleague in a large city in the south.  She has an opportunity to go on a ride along shift with him. Thank you for supporting...

Episode 117| "Friday Street Stories and Because You Asked"

Mannina answers a few listener questions, and shares a tale about a rooster!

Episode 116| "Childhood Friends" - Part 6

The main suspect of this case has been finally apprehended during a traffic stop in Atlanta, GA.  After being extradited back to Indianapolis, Detective Mannina is eager to interrogate him regarding his involvement in this murder. Will he remain silent?  

Episode 115| "Childhood Friends" - Part 5

Detective Mannina now has the second suspect of this drug related homicide “in the box”.  Will he give up what he knows, or remain silent?

Episode 114| "Because You Asked and Friday Street Stories"

Christine Mannina answers listener questions, and shares some highlights of her shift during the Indianapolis 500.

Episode 113| "Childhood Friends" - Part 4

In Part 4 of this case episode, Detective Mannina has identified the main suspect, and begins to turn up the heat in the neighborhood searching for him. The community begins to feed her more and more information about the case....

Episode 112| "Childhood Friends" - Part 3

As this case continues, Mannina puts the pieces together and discovers that this is a case involving six childhood friends, all of whom are involved in the drug game. However, they end up on different sides. Christine  obtains identifications on...

Episode 111| "Childhood Friends" - Part 2

Mannina continues her investigation of what has been determined to be an official homicide case. She begins to process a mound of valuable evidence found at the primary crime scene, the vehicle which transported the victims, and the hospital.  The...

Episode 110| "Childhood Friends"

Detective Mannina takes a call involving multiple victims wounded in a gun battle. When she arrives on the scene, the victims are nowhere to be found. This is just the beginning, in a case that reveals a connection which has...

Episode 109| "Friday Street Stories" - Indy 500 Special

The 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500 is coming up this Sunday May 27th, and with it comes plenty of policing challenges. Christine shares some of her experiences working during, “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”.

Episode 108| "A Crazy Day"

A day in the life of a police officer is never the same! Mannina recalls an eight-hour shift that involves a disturbance between a couple, a missing man in his 80’s, and a man found not breathing that ultimately leads...

Episode 107| "Doesn't Know Different"

Mannina is called to the scene of a disturbance at an apartment complex, after the victim’s father called 9-1-1. Unfortunately, she hears the back story from children who witnessed the event that includes a possible strangulation. #RealCrimes #RealCases #RealTalk

Episode 106| "That's My Momma"

You know the detective, but you will now get a glimpse of her roots. Christine is joined by a special guest this episode…her mother! Hear Momma Mannina tell her side of the story.

Episode 105| "Questions and Answers"

Mannina is joined by long time supporter of the podcast, TMF Squad member Aubrey Kessler. Christine and Aubrey had the pleasure of meeting  at CrimeCon in Nashville, TN earlier this month. Aubrey shares her experience of attending the event for...

Episode 104| "Swans Don't Swim In The Sewer"

Christine  welcomes special guest Sheryl McCollum to The Mannina Files. Sheryl is a crime analyst, college professor, and founder and director of the non-profit Cold Case Investigative Research Institute based in Atlanta, Georgia. She is also host of the “Wine...

Episode 103| "BYA (Because You Asked) and Friday Street Stories"

Mannina answers listeners’ questions about how some current day cases have affected her.  Mannina also shares a Street Story about a difficult decision to separate a mother from her children. #RealCrimes #RealCases #RealTalk

Episode 102| "Disrespect"

You will be amazed by the number of cases that involve someone feeling as if they’ve been disrespected. Unfortunately, that emotion can escalate and go from hurt feelings to a crime. Mannina catches another one of these cases where the...

Episode 101| "Milk and Cookies"

Just when you think no one is watching, someone is likely watching your every move! Mannina meets up with an elderly woman to investigate a robbery and quickly finds out the key to her knowledge about the neighborhood is directly...

Episode 100: "Friday Street Stories"

The Mannina Files celebrates it’s 100th episode! Christine takes this episode to reflect and thank all of you who have supported this endeavor for 100 episodes. She also discusses the intrinsic dangers of being a member of Law Enforcement, and stresses...

Episode 99| "Facebook *F* Up"

One of the worst calls comes in to the 9-1-1 center and Mannina is up next for the run. She gets to the home and finds a man in a disheveled state and standing in the driveway with his hands...

Episode 98| "Shoulda' Stayed Home"

You could make this up, but real life is better! Mannina joins a few other officers for a traffic stop at a convenience store that turns into two more criminal cases added to the docket. First, a woman’s friend shows...

Episode 97| "BYA (Because You Asked) and Friday Street Stories"

In “BYA,” Mannina gives a shout out to listeners from Australia and Minneapolis and answers questions about police body cameras and domestic violence. In “Street Stories,” when you see something and say something, should you also “do” something? What would...

Episode 96| "Young Robbers"

Mannina is called to the scene of a robbery at a popular game store. As she’s heading to the location, she finds out the suspects are traveling in her direction, which eventually leads to a pursuit. Mannina and other law...

Episode 95| "Stealing From The Family"

Mannina is called to the city’s west side for a fraud investigation at a local hotel. She finds him in a fit of rage at the front desk where the victim says there’s a charge that he knows for a...

Episode 94| "Because You Asked" and "Street Stories"

Mannina answers listeners’ social media questions about informing your local police department about your personal situations regarding disabilities, dogs on the premises and more, so that they’re aware should they ever have to make a run to your home. Also,...