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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2025 · 23 MIN

Boston Bomber Found Hiding in Backyard Boat

from Heroes Behind the Badge

Episode Description:The shootout was over, but the nightmare had just begun. With one bomber dead and the other wounded but dangerous, former Watertown Police Chief Ed DeVeau faced one of the largest manhunts in American history. In this concluding episode, discover how an entire metropolitan area came to a standstill and how a simple boat in a backyard became the site of the dramatic final capture.Chief DeVeau reveals the behind-the-scenes decisions that led to the unprecedented lockdown of Greater Boston, the massive coordination between multiple law enforcement agencies, and the moment when an ordinary citizen's discovery changed everything. From tracking dogs that led searchers astray to the final tense standoff, this is the complete story of how the Boston Marathon bombing case finally came to an end.What You'll Learn:The unprecedented decision to lock down an entire American cityHow unified command worked (and didn't work) with thousands of officersThe role of federal agencies and inter-department cooperationThe dramatic discovery and final capture in the boatCritical lessons learned that changed law enforcement procedures nationwideKey Moments:The bloodhound that led investigators in the wrong directionPresident Obama's pressure to lift the lockdownDave Henneberry's shocking discovery in his backyardThe final tense moments and peaceful surrenderFeatured Guest:Ed DeVeau, retired Chief of Police, Watertown Massachusetts, whose leadership during this crisis exemplifies the best of American law enforcement under extraordinary pressure.Artifacts & Legacy:The handcuffs used to arrest the older bomber are now displayed at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C., ensuring this story of heroism is preserved for future generations.Connect with Heroes Behind the Badge:Website: behindbadge.orgFollow us on social media for more untold stories of law enforcement heroismThis concludes our two-part series on the Watertown shootout. Subscribe for more exclusive interviews with the heroes behind the badge.

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Episode Description:The shootout was over, but the nightmare had just begun. With one bomber dead and the other wounded but dangerous, former Watertown Police Chief Ed DeVeau faced one of the largest manhunts in American history. In this concluding...

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