Game of Crimes

Game of Crimes

Host Steve "Murph" Murphy (retired DEA Agent, featured in NARCOS on Netflix) takes you inside the most intense and fascinating true crime stories in the world. Real life tales from the most notorious cases everyone knows and some you've probably never heard of (until now) from those who broke the law and those who were sworn to enforce it. Murph asks the questions and gets into the true stories from the real life players in the biggest, baddest, most dangerous game of all -- the Game of Crimes.

Episodes

195: Part 2 – Leo Silva – DEA vs Los Zetas: Inside the Mexican Cartel War

May 6, 2025 • 50 mins
Murph teams up with DEA veteran Leo Silva to expose the brutal rise of Los Zetas, one of Mexico’s most violent drug trafficking organizations. Leo shares gripping firsthand accounts from his time battling drug cartels in Mexico, detailing the horrifying realities of kidnappings, extortion, and mass disappearances. Discover how Los Zetas transformed the drug trade through unprecedented levels of violence and terror.

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195: Part 1 – Leo Silva – DEA Agent battling the Mexican Cartels

May 5, 2025 • 58 mins
Murph talks with Leo Silva, a 28-year DEA veteran and former Texas musician turned elite Special Agent. Leo shares his incredible true crime journey — from the DEA Academy to high-risk undercover operations battling drug cartels across the U.S. and Mexico.

Hear firsthand how Leo survived dangerous undercover missions, faced the brutal realities of drug trafficking organizations like Los Zetas, and built critical trust...
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194: Part 2 – Karla Castenallos – Returning from her deathbed to continue serving others, this is what leadership, determination, and motivation look like!!

April 29, 2025 • 56 mins
Murph continues his powerful conversation with U.S. Border Patrol Agent Karla Castellanos, whose TRUE STORY OF SURVIVAL, SACRIFICE, AND HEROISM will leave you speechless. A proud K9 handler, Karla patrolled the harsh desert terrain along the U.S.-Mexico border, confronting danger daily alongside her loyal dog. But one tragic day changed her life forever.

Karla recounts the devastating on-duty accident that nearly took...
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194: Part 1 – Karla Castellanos – US Border Patrol agent protecting our borders and saving lives!!

April 28, 2025 • 53 mins
Murph sits down with Karla Castellanos, a dedicated U.S. Border Patrol agent with four years of boots-on-the-ground experience protecting America’s border. Karla shares her true crime journey into law enforcement, offering an inside look at the Border Patrol Academy, the grueling training process, and what it truly means to serve and protect—often alone in the harsh desert.

Discover real-life stories from the frontlin...
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193: Part 2, Colton Seale - Fort Hood, Boston bombing, and interrogation secrets

April 22, 2025 • 43 mins
Retired FBI Special Agent Colton Seale reveals his behind-the-scenes experiences from some of America's most high-profile investigations, including the Fort Hood shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing.

Colton shares his journey transitioning to the elite High-Value Detainee Interrogation Group (HIG), where he mastered advanced interrogation techniques to extract critical intelligence. Discover how Colton's passion f...
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193: Part 1, Colton Seale - FBI agent specializing in counter-terrorism

April 21, 2025 • 45 mins
Murph sits down with retired FBI Special Agent Colton Seale, a true American patriot and hero. Colton shares his unique journey into law enforcement, from his early days to facing the raw realities of crime in Alaska — including human trafficking, indigenous issues, and survival in extreme conditions.

Hear exclusive stories about Colton’s time living in a castle in Spain, his rodeo adventures, and his work on the elit...
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192: Part 2, Justin Klitch – Health, Heroic Policing, and Entrepreneurship

April 15, 2025 • 53 mins
Justin Klitch opens up about his law enforcement journey, sharing the emotional toll that high-stress situations, particularly drug-related incidents, can have on officers and their communities. From witnessing the devastating effects of addiction on families to dealing with the aftermath of a life-changing accident, Justin speaks candidly about his struggles with mental health and substance use. He stresses the critical impor...
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192: Part 1, Justin Klitch – US Coast Guard to Idaho State Police

April 14, 2025 • 49 mins
Join Murph as he welcomes Justin Klitsch, a seasoned US Coast Guard veteran and an active Trooper with the Idaho State Police, for a deep dive into the world of law enforcement. Justin shares captivating stories from small-town policing, offering a humorous perspective on the unique challenges faced by officers in rural areas. Hear about Justin's upbringing in a law enforcement family and his impactful transition from the Coas...
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191: Part 2, Matthew Klein’s True Crime Journey with the NYPD

April 8, 2025 • 46 mins
Former NYPD forensic artist Matthew Klein shares his incredible journey from military service to becoming one of the city's top police sketch artists.  Matthew dives deep into the process of becoming a forensic artist, including the challenging art of sketching suspects from memory and how technology has transformed forensic art. One of his most notable cases, the Brooklyn slasher, is discussed in detail, showcasing how his sk...
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191: Part 1, Matthew Klein – US Army Combat Vet, NYPD Detective Forensic Sketch Artist

April 7, 2025 • 45 mins
Murph welcomes retired NYPD officer Matthew Klein. They dive into Klein's extraordinary journey, from growing up on Long Island to joining the US Army post-9/11. Klein shares his gripping story of military service during the Iraq War, where he earned a Purple Heart for his bravery and recounts the emotional challenges of combat. With a blend of humor and sincerity, Klein also opens up about his transition to the NYPD, the cama...
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190: Randy Sutton: LVMPD - Idealism, Disillusioned, Abandoned

March 31, 2025 • 52 mins
Discover the gripping journey of Randy Sutton, a legendary law enforcement officer who spent decades serving and protecting. Sutton takes us from his childhood dream of becoming a police officer to his transformative experiences with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. He shares raw, emotional stories of heroism, survival, and the harsh realities of policing — from confronting life-threatening situations to the unfor...
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189: Part 2: Ryan Tillman – Viral Cop’s Fight for Authenticity, Community, and Future in Politics

March 25, 2025 • 49 mins
Ryan Tillman, a dedicated law enforcement officer and mentor, shares his powerful journey of authenticity, community engagement, and leadership. From facing backlash over a viral dance video to inspiring change within the profession, Ryan opens up about the challenges of being a cop in today’s world. He discusses the critical role of trust in policing, the dangers of peer pressure in law enforcement, and the life-altering deci...
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189: Part 1: Ryan Tillman – Chino Police, Bridging the Gap: Policing, Community, and Viral Fame

March 24, 2025 • 57 mins
Murph welcomes Ryan Tillman—police officer, social media influencer, and founder of Breaking Barriers United—to dive deep into the realities of law enforcement, community relations, and true crime. Ryan shares his journey from doubting a career in policing to becoming a key advocate for better communication and trust between police and the public.

Hear hilarious criminal stories, insider perspectives on police trainin...
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188: Part 2: Jaime Forza – DEA, Military Ops, and The War on Drugs

March 18, 2025 • 59 mins
Murph and Jaime Forza dive deep into the DEA’s war on drug cartels, the military’s role in law enforcement, and the high-stakes world of undercover operations. Jaime shares insider details on Operation Panama Express, a major international effort to dismantle drug trafficking networks. They discuss the importance of internal affairs in keeping law enforcement accountable, and the integration of military tactics into DEA missio...
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188: Part 1: Jaime Forza – Inside the DEA: Miami, Mexico & Cartel Takedowns

March 17, 2025 • 55 mins
Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the DEA’s war on drug cartels with Murph and Jaime Forza. In this explosive true crime interview, Jaime shares firsthand accounts of his time in Miami and Mexico, detailing the high-stakes world of undercover operations, cartel takedowns, and life-or-death encounters. Hear about Operation Just Cause, the fight against dangerous drug traffickers, and how elite DEA agents dismantled po...
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187: From Vietnam to the DEA: David Hess’ Wild Ride in Law Enforcement

March 10, 2025 • 86 mins
Murph welcomes retired DEA agent David Hess for an incredible deep dive into his life story. From growing up in a coal mining town in Pennsylvania to serving in Vietnam, Hess shares how his unexpected path led him to a career in drug enforcement.

  • What was it like going from the battlefields of Vietnam to fighting the war on drugs?
  • DEA Academy training and the wild reality of working in Albuquerque
  • Meth la...
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186: Teen Hustler to Federal Inmate: Ian Bick’s Shocking True Crime Redemption Story

March 3, 2025 • 86 mins
Murph interviews Ian Bick, a young entrepreneur whose ambition led him from running a thriving nightclub to facing a federal indictment. Ian shares his tumultuous journey from a high school hustler to a nightclub owner, detailing the challenges he faced with investors, legal troubles, and the eventual downfall into an unintentional Ponzi scheme.

The conversation explores Ian's early entrepreneurial ventures, the relen...
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185: Part 2, Zach Schoffstall: FBI Whistleblower Exposes Shocking Truths

February 25, 2025 • 58 mins
Murph sits down with Zach Schoffstall, an FBI Special Agent turned whistleblower, for an explosive deep dive into the hidden realities of law enforcement, domestic terrorism, and government overreach. From his early days in the U.S. Air Force to investigating gangs, drug trafficking, and extremism with the FBI, Zach reveals insider stories you won’t hear anywhere else!

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185: Part 1, Zach Schoffstall: FBI Whistleblower Exposes Shocking Truths

February 24, 2025 • 55 mins
Murph sits down with Zach Schoffstall, an FBI Special Agent turned whistleblower, for an explosive deep dive into the hidden realities of law enforcement, domestic terrorism, and government overreach. From his early days in the U.S. Air Force to investigating gangs, drug trafficking, and extremism with the FBI, Zach reveals insider stories you won’t hear anywhere else!

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184: Part 2 - Brent Cartwright: Undercover Cop’s Darkest Mission: Shot & Fighting for Survival

February 18, 2025 • 67 mins
Step inside the world of true crime, law enforcement, and survival with Murph in the Morning, the host of the Game of Crimes Podcast. In this gripping episode, Brent Cartwright, a former U.S. Army veteran and undercover narcotics officer with the Kansas City Police Department, shares his harrowing experiences working deep undercover in the most dangerous criminal operations.

From life-threatening encounters to the adr...
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