EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 42 MIN
Former Deputy Sheriff Brandon Griffith Shares His Near-Death Experience & Second Chance at Life
from Bulletproof True Crime: The Operator Files · host Steve Stanulis + Bleav
Brandon Griffith recounts the night he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest at home while reading with his wife The life-saving actions taken by his wife, first responders, and EMS teams during the emergency Brandon’s experience of being clinically dead for over 15 minutes and what he remembers during that time Discussion around near-death experiences, spirituality, and life after clinical death The difference between cardiac arrest and heart attacks explained in practical terms How Brandon returned to full active duty despite having an implanted defibrillator The emotional impact the incident had on Brandon’s wife and family Survivor’s guilt and the challenge of redefining identity after trauma Why Brandon believes his second chance gave him a greater mission and purpose The creation of Griffith Blue Heart and its mission to improve emergency medical preparedness for law enforcement officers The importance of realistic emergency-response training for police officers and first responders Advice on recognizing cardiac warning signs and why more people should learn CPR and AED use A rapid-fire discussion on emergency response, survival, and what “being bulletproof” really means Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this powerful episode of Bullet Proof True Crime, Steve Stanulis sits down with former deputy sheriff Brandon Griffith, who survived sudden cardiac arrest after being clinically dead for more than 15 minutes. Brandon shares the intense details of the night everything changed, his near-death experience, returning to law enforcement, and how surviving transformed his purpose in life. The conversation explores resilience, spirituality, emergency response, mental strength, and Brandon’s mission to help first responders save lives through his nonprofit, Griffith Blue Heart.
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