Beer Runs to Body Bags: A Detective’s Journey Through Violent Crime

In this episode, host Sam welcomes retired Mesa, Arizona homicide detective Justin Bocock, a 20-year law enforcement veteran who began his career in the U.S. Secret Service Uniform Division before rising through patrol, robbery, and the homicide unit. Bocock discusses his new book, which chronicles 13 real cases from the frontline detective’s perspective—complete with chronological details, search warrants, forensic work, prosecutor “turndowns,” courtroom realities, and the mistakes and creative solutions that never make it onto true-crime TV. They explore the differences between patrol and detective work, the challenges of DNA evidence and digital overload, high-profile cases like Scott Peterson and Bryan Kohberger, the limits of video and witness testimony, and why a trial is often about what’s legally admissible rather than pure truth. Listeners also learn how smaller agencies can use the book as a practical study guide.- Visit https://justinbocock.com for case insights and free reviews.- To find all my deals, visit: https://mydeals.page/7fu7 - Want to be a guest on Shades of Jade Podcast? Send Samantha Jade Wooldrik a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/shadesofjadepod - Music: Mozart Horn Concerto No. 4, K. 495 – III. Rondo: Allegro vivace, performed by Dennis Brain (public domain recording from Archive.org)