Dave MacNeil Remembers the Boston Marathon Bombings

In this episode of Cold Red, host Ray Carr interviews Dave MacNeil, a retired police detective with over 37 years of experience. They discuss Dave’s background, his early years in law enforcement, changes in the police department, working background investigations, recruiting, police academy training, and his interest in forensics. In this part of the conversation, Dave MacNeil discusses his specialization in forensics and the formation of a crime scene unit. He highlights the importance of networking and gaining experience through collaboration with other departments. Dave explains the field of blood stain pattern analysis and its role in crime scene investigations. He also shares his experience during the Boston Marathon bombing and the subsequent shootout in Watertown. The chapter concludes with the capture of the suspects and the challenges faced in communication and jurisdictional issues. This conversation covers the events leading up to the capture of the Boston Marathon bomber, the unity and appreciation of law enforcement, the movie adaptation of the events, and Dave MacNeil’s retirement and new ventures.