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Thin Blue Crime
by Thin Blue Crime
In this abolition focused true crime podcast we will discuss case after case where a law enforcement officer has committed a crime and how our system of policing facilitated those crimes. Our criminal justice system isn’t broken, it was designed specifically to allow these types of things to happen. Our goal is to show people that cops often do more harm than good and that a new system is not only possible but necessary.
Episodes
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Policing as Fetishized Power: The Case of Daniel Holtzclaw
In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be discussing Daniel Holtzclaw, the Oklahoma City police officer who was...
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Fetanyl Grandma: How a Police Union is linked to Drug Trafficking
In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be discussing Joanne Segovia, the executive director of the San Jose…
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What to do When the Police Harass you: COPA and Jerome's Story
In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be discussing what to do if you experience police misconduct, taking a...
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Mass Shooting by a Cop: The Case of Tyler James Peterson
In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be talking about the role of sheriff’s in American law enforcement and the...
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Convicting a Child for Police Crimes: Lakeith Smith
In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be taking a deeper look the case of Lakeith Smith, the man currently…
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Unionize the Pups!! Cops in the Culture
In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be taking a deeper look at paw patrol and the ways in which capitalism and...
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The Police are allowed to rob you: The Case of Eddie Hicks
In this abolition focused true crime podcast, we discuss some of americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. This week we will be taking a deeper look at civil forfeiture and the upcoming Chicago…
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Neutrality is not an Option: Cop City Part 2
In this abolition focused true crime podcast, each week we will discuss some of Americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. Today we will be discussing the continued resistance and state violence...
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Punisher Police: A gang of Milwaukee officers
Today we will be discussing the case of Daniel Masarik, Jon Bartlett, Andrew Spengler, Joseph Schabel, Jon Clausing, Joseph Stromei, Ryan Lemke and Ryan Packard. A gang of Miluawkee police officers who brutally beat two men at a party. But what happens when you call the police on the police? Tune...
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Cops in the Culture: From Charlie Chaplin to Olivia Benson
In today's episode, we will be taking a deeper dive into the history of police portrayals in media. From Charlie Chaplin to Olivia Benson, when did cops become the protagonist and where are these good cops when the credits roll? Tune in. Follow us on Instagram: @thinbluecrimepod And TikTok:...
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BONUS Episode: Albert Woodfox from Redacted History
Hey thin blue crime fam. If you listened to our episode on Charles Becker, New York's crookedest cop, you might remember our friend Andre White of redacted history. We’re bringing you a recent episode of his on Albert Woodfox, a man who spent over 40 years in solitary confinement. If you like…
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Run Laurie run :The Case of Laurie Bembenek
This week we will be covering the story of Laurie Bembenek, who after speaking out about discrimination and corruption in policing went on to commit murder herself…or did she? Follow us on Instagram: @thinbluecrimepod And TikTok: @thinbluecrime Link to everything
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$90 million dollar police training facility: Cops in the Culture
Welcome to season 2! On today's episode we'll discuss plans to build a "cop city" in Atlanta and the killing of one of the organizers who was fighting against it. These plans reach into many different pockets of injustice and there is discussion to be had on how to organize around it. Please Let…
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New York's Crookedest Cop: The Case of Charles Becker
This week, hosts Chris and Hannah are joined by Andre White, host of the Redacted History podcast. This episode will take you back in time, before prohibition, to discuss New York’s crookedest cop, Charles Becker. But was Charles really as crooked as history tells us? Follow Andre on Tiktok and...
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All to be a Professional Bowler: The Case of Mathias Bachmeier
This week, hosts Hannah and Chris are telling a story that is so ridiculous it sounds like a law and order episode. The story of Mathias Bachmeier includes arson, kidnapping, a framed man, and a murder. With special guest CJ bringing their expertise on the Pacific Northwest. Follow CJ…
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We Only Kink Shame Cops: The Case of Robert Fratta
This week hosts Hannah and Chris discuss the case of Robert Fratta, a Texas police officer, firefighter, and body builder who is accused of putting a hit out on his ex wife after years of pressure to submit to his kinks pushed her to divorce him and fight for custody. Abolition Apostles: Pen pal...
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When Misogyny Meets Murder: The Case of Michael Durwood Griffith
TW for Sexual Assault This week, hosts Hannah and Chris discuss the case of Micheal Durwood Griffith with domestic violence educator Pierre Fleury. Micheal Durwood Griffith, a Texas cop with a history of misogyny and abuse, escalated his violence after finally being fired for domestic violence.…
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Let it Burn: 1985 MOVE Bombing Part 2
Hosts Hannah and Chris are joined again by Sade to continue discussion around the 1985 MOVE bombing. As the case progresses and the horrific actions of the state of Philadelphia are highlighted, discourse around abolition and a more just world guide the conversation. Sade brings their experience...
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When Police Bombed the Block: 1985 MOVE bombing PART 1
Hosts Hannah and Chris are joined by Sade this episode to discuss the 1985 MOVE bombing, when police suppression of Black activists culminated in dropping a bomb on a house in Philadelphia, turning the whole neighborhood to rumble. Sade brings their experience working in Skid Row along with their...
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Forgiveness for the Cop that Murdered her Daughter: The Case of Bobby Cutts Jr
CW: Sexual Violence (discussed during cops in the culture) What would you do if a police officer killed your loved one? Would you be able to forgive them? This week, hosts Hannah and Chris discuss forgiveness and restorative justice through the lens of Bobby Cutts Jr, a police officer who killed...
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40% of Cops: The Case of David Brame
CW: Sexual Violence and Suicide This week hosts Hannah and Chris discuss the 40% statistic, and more specifically how David Brame, a Tacoma police chief, fit into that statistic. Crystal Judson Family Justice Center ** National Domestic Violence Hotline Please subscribe and leave us a review to...
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Murder for hire, crack, and the FBI: The Case of Len Davis
Hosts Chris and Hannah discuss Len Davis, a corrupt cop who terrorized the city of New Orleans during the height of the crack epidemic. It's hard to quantify how much damage Davis and his cronies caused, but the climax of their crime spree was the murder for hire of a local woman who dared speak...
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Unpacking the myth of the "good cop": Stephanie Lazarus
This week, hosts Hannah and Chis talk about how even “good cops” can do terrible things. Stephanie Lazarus was a “good cop” and yet she murdered her ex’s wife and used her position as a cop and her knowledge of police investigations to cover it up. Please subscribe and leave us a review to keep...
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The Case of Drew Peterson
In this episode hosts Hannah and Chris discuss the case of Drew Peterson, a 30 year veteran of policing and Army veteran. He is suspected of having killed two of his wives and putting a hit out on a state’s attorney. It's important that throughout this case we think about all the ways things…
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Thin Blue Crime Trailer
In this abolition focused true crime podcast, each week, hosts Hannah and Chris discuss some of Americas most dangerous criminals… the police. Examining both the crimes of the past and current movements to imagine a police free future. These hosts ask, what harm have the brothers in blue caused…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In this abolition focused true crime podcast we will discuss case after case where a law enforcement officer has committed a crime and how our system of policing facilitated those crimes. Our criminal justice system isn’t broken, it was designed specifically to allow these types of things to happen. Our goal is to show people that cops often do more harm than good and that a new system is not only possible but necessary.
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