Thin Blue Crime

Thin Blue Crime

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Thin Blue Crime episodes

  • BONUS Episode: Albert Woodfox from Redacted History

    Hey thin blue crime fam. If you listened to our episode on Charles Becker, New York's crookedest cop, you might remember our friend Andre White of redacted history. We’re bringing you a recent episode of his on Albert Woodfox, a man who spent over 40 years in solitary confinement. If you like what you hear be sure to listen to redacted history for more historical truth telling. Tune in.

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    38 min
  • Run Laurie run :The Case of Laurie Bembenek

    This week we will be covering the story of Laurie Bembenek, who after speaking out about discrimination and corruption in policing went on to commit murder herself…or did she? 

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    49 min
  • $90 million dollar police training facility: Cops in the Culture

    Welcome to season 2! On today's episode we'll discuss plans to build a "cop city" in Atlanta and the killing of one of the organizers who was fighting against it. These plans reach into many different pockets of injustice and there is discussion to be had on how to organize around it. Please Let us know how you feel about the new format, looking forward to a great season.

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    31 min
  • New York's Crookedest Cop: The Case of Charles Becker

    This week, hosts Chris and Hannah are joined by Andre White, host of the Redacted History podcast. This episode will take you back in time, before prohibition, to discuss New York’s crookedest cop, Charles Becker. But was Charles really as crooked as history tells us? 

    Follow Andre on Tiktok and Instagram @blackkout___ and his podcast @redactedhistory_

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    1 hr 24 min
  • All to be a Professional Bowler: The Case of Mathias Bachmeier

    This week, hosts Hannah and Chris are telling a story that is so ridiculous it sounds like a law and order episode. The story of Mathias Bachmeier includes arson, kidnapping, a framed man, and a murder. With special guest CJ bringing their expertise on the Pacific Northwest.

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    Link to everything: https://linktr.ee/thinbluecrime

    1 hr 28 min
  • We Only Kink Shame Cops: The Case of Robert Fratta
    This week hosts Hannah and Chris discuss the case of Robert Fratta, a Texas police officer, firefighter, and body builder who is accused of putting a hit out on his ex wife after years of pressure to submit to his kinks pushed her to divorce him and fight for custody. 
    Abolition Apostles: Pen pal with incarcerated people program
    A huge thank you to Betsy Duck for our new intro music. Follow them @thenameisduck on Instagram
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    1 hr 34 min
  • When Misogyny Meets Murder: The Case of Michael Durwood Griffith

    TW for Sexual Assault

    This week, hosts Hannah and Chris  discuss the case of Micheal Durwood Griffith with domestic violence educator Pierre Fleury. Micheal Durwood Griffith, a Texas cop with a history of misogyny and abuse, escalated his violence after finally being fired for domestic violence. 

    If you or anyone you know is in need of resources for domestic violence please visit loveisrespect.org 

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    Link to everything: https://linktr.ee/thinbluecrime

    1 hr 23 min
  • Let it Burn: 1985 MOVE Bombing Part 2

    Hosts Hannah and Chris are joined again by Sade to continue discussion around the 1985 MOVE bombing. As the case progresses and the horrific actions of the state of Philadelphia are highlighted, discourse around abolition and a more just world guide the conversation. Sade brings their experience working in Skid Row along with their various other perspectives to the conversation.

    Support Sade's non-profit atlasprograms.org @atlasprogams

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    Link to everything: https://linktr.ee/thinbluecrime

    1 hr 54 min
  • When Police Bombed the Block: 1985 MOVE bombing PART 1

    Hosts Hannah and Chris are joined by Sade this episode to discuss the 1985 MOVE bombing, when police suppression of Black activists culminated in dropping a bomb on a house in Philadelphia, turning the whole neighborhood to rumble. Sade brings their experience working in Skid Row along with their various other perspectives to the conversation.

    Support Sade's non-profit atlasprograms.org @atlasprogams

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Forgiveness for the Cop that Murdered her Daughter: The Case of Bobby Cutts Jr

    CW: Sexual Violence (discussed during cops in the culture)

    What would you do if a police officer killed your loved one? Would you be able to forgive them? This week, hosts Hannah and Chris discuss forgiveness and restorative justice through the lens of Bobby Cutts Jr, a police officer who killed his girlfriend days before she was to give birth to their daughter. 

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    1 hr 12 min

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In this abolition focused true crime podcast we will discuss case after case where a law enforcement officer has committed a crime and how our system of policing facilitated those crimes. Our criminal…