The Right To Remain Silent: A True Crime Podcast

William Peterson discusses his 23-year FBI career on the front lines of counterterrorism and cybercrime. Working internationally in Greece, Switzerland, and Pakistan, he helped capture Sajid Mir, mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, and Russian cybercriminal Vladislav Kliushin. Listen in as he discusses so much more!

Retired Tucson PD homicide detective Bill Hanson shares lessons from countless death investigations, cold cases, and his appearances on A&E’s The First 48—revealing how detectives turn chaos into court-ready justice.  

With over 40 years dedicated to law enforcement and the pursuit of justice, Jimmy Stewart’s career stretched from Boston patrols to international narcotics investigations. Serving as a Police Officer, U.S. Customs Inspector, Special Agent, and State Investigator- his work ethic and professionalism earned the respect of colleagues everywhere. Listen as he shares from a lifetime of experiences.

Austin Barrett—Big 12 offensive lineman and Criminal Justice major—shares how faith, discipline, and dedication shape his path from the gridiron toward a career in law enforcement.

In this episode, Carter County, Missouri Deputy Sheriff Brigg Pierson, shares the story of being shot multiple times in the line of duty in 2019.Brigg shares how a routine day turned into a deadly ambush—and the long road back. This is a raw, firsthand look at surviving gunfire and living with the scars that followed.

Dr. Jeffrey Meldrum—one of the world’s foremost authorities on Sasquatch—joins the show to examine the scientific evidence and the legal questions that could follow its discovery. Would Sasquatch be protected by law? Could harming one be a crime? How should evidence be handled? And where do science and law enforcement intersect when legend meets reality?

As terror struck America on September 11th, US Secret Service Agent (ret.) Ken Valentine was assigned to the White House, prepared to defend the symbol of our nation's freedom. In this episode, Ken shares his story of resolve, responsibility, faith and patriotism on one of the darkest days in U.S. history.

In this episode, Sedgwick County, Kansas Sheriff Jeff Easter recounts the federal investigation that targeted the Wichita area Crip gang-- detailing how informants, undercover buys and just plain hard work combined for a successful RICO prosecution. 

What makes someone kill again and again? In this episode of The Right to Remain Silent, forensic psychologist Dr. Joni Johnston explores the minds of serial killers—from psychopathy and profiling to the myths we believe. If you’re drawn to the darkest corners of human behavior, don’t miss this one!

Retired DEA agent Chris Feistl reveals the real story behind the Netflix series-'Narcos' Season 3, his takedown of Colombia’s powerful Cali Cartel after Pablo Escobar’s death, and insights from his explosive new book 'After Escobar.' Hear what really happened when the world’s biggest drug empire shifted to Cali, Colombia.

Retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith goes from the streets of New York to the rugged terrain of Afghanistan - discussing his work with the FBI JTTF that led to the rescue of a kidnapped New York Times journalist.

Guest Kieran Ramsey discusses investigations involving terrorist groups, foreign adversaries and transnational organized crime groups--his dedication to the pursuit of justice and heartbreaking events from his career that still haunt him even today. Kieran discusses high profile cases, to include; victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing, the longest-ever held American hostage Bob Levinson and more.

Navy SEAL Drago Dzieran said a couple times during our convo that he is not a hero—so I’ll call him what he truly is: a role model. In an age where the word “hero” is often thrown at overpaid, self-centered athletes, Drago stands apart. He’s a family man, a Navy SEAL, a warrior—and above all, an American.