The Badge is Retired, and the Story Lives On....

The author discusses noteworthy criminal investigations and prosecutions. The cases are real, and the presenters were the actual persons involved in the case. Guests include prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, experts who have testified in court proceedings, and occasionally defendants who discuss their interactions with the author.

The Badge is Retired, and the Story Lives On.... is a society podcast hosted by James Mitchell, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

James Mitchell hosts The Badge is Retired, and the Story Lives On...., a society show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  Justice For a Serial Killer

  Apr 19, 202643 minS3

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Part two of a two-part episode. former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes recalls his role in the prosecution of Michael Lee Lockhart for the murders of two teenaged girls and a Texas Police Officer. Murder and death sentencing in three states involves a complicated process and coordination, which Vanes meticulously describes in this episode. </p><p>Vanes also discusses the many nuances, coincidences and 'small world' situations in this account.</p><p>James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many o...

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  Episode #22

  The Hunt for a Serial Killer

  Apr 11, 202642 minS3

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Guest, former Deputy Prosecutor, Thomas Vanes gives his account of the search for an active serial rapist/murderer who is killing teenaged girls. In an amazing twist of fate, a conversation between two ladies in Florida sparks a lead that will put investigators on the trail. This is a two-part series; part one is The Hunt for a Serial Killer. Part two is the trial and sentencing of the killer. </p><p>Mr. Vanes recently retired from government after 50 years serving the citizens of Lake County, Indiana, a suburb on the Southeast side o...

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  Episode #22

  A Former Drug Dealer Presentation

  Aug 26, 202543 minS3

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Neil Basarich, a convicted drug dealer talks a group of kids age 6-14 about what drugs do. Basarich tells how he got involved in taking drugs and later becoming a major dealer. He then talks about what changed him and how he escaped the grip of drugs.</p><p>James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.</p>

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  Episode #22

  Presentation-A Former Drug Dealer Tells His Story-Life After Drugs

  Aug 25, 202545 minS3

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>A Former major drug dealer tells his story of dealing drugs, going to prison and reconnecting to the police officer that arrested him. Speaking to a group of kids, age 6 to 14, he tells how he escaped the dark world of drugs and became a respected member of society.</p><p>James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.</p>

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  Episode #21

  Intro-Former Drug Dealer Presentation

  Aug 25, 20252 minS3

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>A former methamphetamine dealer talks to children about avoiding drugs and how going to prison changed his life.</p><p>James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.</p>

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