PODCAST · society
Truth Be Found
by Justin Yentes
"Truth Be Found" is not your average podcast—it's a thrilling journey into the heart of investigation with your host, Justin Yentes. Join Justin as he dives deep into the world of high-stakes investigations, interviewing colleagues and experts who have ventured into the jungles and beyond to discover the truth. From researchers and attorneys to digital forensics experts, Delta Force, and SEAL Team Six, each episode offers a captivating glimpse into the minds of those who seek truth in the most complex cases. Get ready to uncover secrets, explore groundbreaking technologies, and experience the adrenaline-pumping world of investigation with Justin Yentes on "Truth Be Found."
Episodes
-
The Business of Deception: Federal Agents Explain Modern Fraud Scams
Fraud isn't random. It's calculated, evolving, and often hiding in plain sight. From mortgage fraud and healthcare scams to romance schemes and cryptocurrency theft, today's fraudsters are moving faster, reaching farther, and exploiting technology in ways that would have been unimaginable just a...
-
Crypto Crime: Federal Agents Discuss Human Trafficking, Narcotics, and Money Laundering
The internet most people use is only the surface. Beneath it exists a hidden ecosystem of encrypted marketplaces, anonymous communications, cryptocurrency transactions, and criminal networks operating across borders. So how do investigators infiltrate a world designed to hide people, money, and...
-
The Dark Web, Bitcoin, and Crime: How IRS Agents Follow the Money
Before Bitcoin became mainstream, criminals were already using cryptocurrency to move money, hide illegal activity, and stay ahead of law enforcement. So how do investigators track financial crimes built around systems designed to be difficult to trace? In this episode, Justin sits down with IRS...
-
The Power of Story: How Narrative Shapes Truth in Court and Media
Facts and evidence matter. But if no one understands the story behind them… the truth can get lost. In this episode, we go beyond facts and into the power of narrative, the force that shapes how the public, the media, and even the courts understand complex issues. Joined by attorney Doug Passon…
more -
Facts vs. Headlines: How Truth Gets Lost in the Age of Outrage
In a world where headlines move faster than facts, how do you tell the difference between what’s really true, and what just “feels” true? This episode digs into the growing divide between verified facts and viral narratives. Joined by criminal defense attorney Doug Passon and...
-
ICE Authority Explained: What the Constitution Actually Says
Can federal agents enter your home without a judge’s signature? And if they can’t… why do so many people believe they can? In this episode, Justin Yentes sits down with attorney Joey Hamby and former law enforcement officer Matt Browning to examine immigration enforcement through a constitutional...
-
Use of Force and the Constitution: What the Law Says
Before reacting to a viral clip or choosing a political side, there’s a more important question: what does the law say? Public debates about police use of force often begin with a short video, a headline, or a social media narrative, but the legal standards that govern these moments were defined...
-
Dennis Root on Use-of-Force: The George Zimmerman & Trayvon Martin Case Explained
The George Zimmerman trial about the death of Trayvon Martin reshaped national conversations on self-defense, race, and the legal system. Beyond the headlines, the case was far more complex. In this episode, Justin discusses it all with Dennis Root, a nationally recognized use-of-force expert and...
-
Invisible Victims: The Children Left Behind After a Crime
What happens to the child left behind after an act of violence destroys an entire family? In this deeply personal episode, Justin Yentes is joined by Thaddeus Mellon and mitigation expert Doug Passon to explore the lives often left out of criminal justice narratives, the children who lose...
-
Venezuela After Maduro: Same System, New Faces
When a dictator is removed, does freedom follow or does the system simply reshape itself? In this episode, Justin sits down with Faviola, an advocate for Venezuela, for a deeply personal and unfiltered conversation about what really happened when Nicolás Maduro was arrested and why the moment…
more -
Power Shifts in the Mexican Mafia with Former Member Angel Garcia
What happens when the most powerful rule of an organization is broken by the man at the top? In this episode, Justin sits down with Angel Garcia, a former Mexican Mafia member who lived the hierarchy, enforced the code, and now sees the system clearly from the outside. Together, they unpack the...
-
Before the Crime: Trauma, Childhood, and the Question of Who We Punish
What if the question isn’t what someone deserves but what it would take for them to live a good life? In this episode, Justin Yentes sits down with Liz, a pioneering mitigation specialist and author of the upcoming book The Deserving. Through decades of work on capital cases, Liz has helped…
more -
The Quiet Erosion of Privacy: Surveillance, Power, and the Constitution
What happens when surveillance grows faster than the law meant to restrain it? In this episode, Justin sits down with Paul Avelar, attorney at the Institute for Justice, to unpack how modern surveillance technologies, especially automatic license plate reader cameras, are reshaping privacy,...
-
Hope, Desperation, and Politics: A Venezuelan Perspective on U.S. Actions
In today’s Spanish-language episode, Justin sits down with Faviola, originally from Venezuela and now a U.S. citizen, to break down the rapidly unfolding crisis surrounding the U.S. attacks on Venezuelan boats, the absence of evidence behind the drug-trafficking claims, and the deep divide this…
more -
Promises Betrayed: The Human Cost of America’s Shifting Immigration Policies
The word asylum should mean safety, a promise that the United States will protect those fleeing violence, persecution, or death. For many, from Iran to El Salvador to Venezuela, it has become a maze of shifting rules, bureaucracy, broken commitments, and political stunts. In this episode, Justin...
-
Faith Under Fire: Pastor Ara’s Fight for the Persecuted
What happens when a man who fled one of the world’s most oppressive regimes for religious freedom discovers that the country that saved him is now sending others like him back into danger? In this eye-opening episode, host Justin Yentes speaks with Pastor Ara Torosian, an Iranian-Armenian…
more -
Breaking Faith, Part 2: Rachel Jeffs on Healing and Helping Others Escape the FLDS
She escaped the walls of control; now she’s shedding light on the abuse that keeps others trapped. In this powerful continuation of our two-part conversation, Justin Yentes sits down once again with Rachel Jeffs, survivor, author, and daughter of FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, and Tawni Browning, an...
-
Breaking Faith, Part 1: Rachel Jeffs on Escaping the FLDS and Reclaiming Her Life
What happens when your father is worshiped as a prophet and feared as a predator? In this powerful episode, Justin Yentes sits down with Rachel Jeffs, daughter of infamous FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, and Tawni Browning, a survivor advocate who helps people rebuild after escaping cults and...
-
When Privacy Isn’t Private: Revenge Porn and the Legal Battle Against Digital Abuse
What happens when technology outpaces the law and victims pay the price? In this episode, professional investigator Justin Yentes sits down with Arizona State Senator JD Mesnard to explore how legislation is evolving to protect people from revenge porn and AI-generated deepfakes. Together, they...
-
Trapped Online: How Sextortion and Trafficking Target Our Kids
Online exploitation is spreading faster than parents, schools, or lawmakers can keep up. From sextortion scams to trafficking pipelines targeting foster youth, predators are using technology to manipulate, profit from, and destroy young lives. In this episode, Justin Yentes and special guest Leah...
-
Life, Death, and Dollars: The Untold Truth About Capital Cases (Part 2)
What happens when justice turns into political theater? In this second and final installment of our deep dive into the death penalty, we explore former President Biden's controversial decision to commute 37 federal death sentences, only to have some of those cases reopened at the state level.…
more -
Life, Death, and Dollars: The Untold Truth About Capital Cases (Part 1)
What if executing someone costs more than locking them up for life? Would your opinion shift if you found out that it does? In this eye-opening episode of Truth Be Found, Justin is joined by attorney Dale Baich to unpack the complicated reality of the death penalty in America, from jaw-dropping...
-
From Stakeouts to Gang Threats: The Justin Yentes Case Files
What happens when the investigator is the one being questioned? In this special episode of Truth Be Found, Gen Z social media sleuth and AIA team member Madeline takes over the mic to interview founder Justin, revealing the compelling and sometimes gritty origin story behind this respected...
-
From Survival to Sanctuary: A Venezuelan Immigration Story
What would it take for you to leave your family, home, and country with nothing but a backpack? Imagine watching your country, your future, and your life slowly collapse, only to finally realize it’s all gone and you have to leave. Millions in Venezuela faced this reality. In this powerful…
more -
Surviving the Justice System Part 2: From Incarceration to Rebuilding
What if your future came down to one decision: stand trial or take a plea? In this gripping episode, we follow Angel’s journey through the justice system, from rejecting trial and negotiating his own plea deals to enduring the unforgiving reality of long-term incarceration. He opens up about the...
-
Surviving the Justice System Part 1: From Arrest to Trial with Angel Garcia
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be hunted? In this raw and eye-opening episode, Justin Yentes sits down with former Mexican Mafia member Angel Garcia to unpack how it feels to live under constant surveillance, face federal indictment, and go through the justice system. Angel doesn’t...
-
From Emojis to Evidence: How Gen Z Is Cracking Modern Cases
She didn’t go to school for investigations, but now she’s solving cases in ways most seasoned professionals can’t fathom. From pink legal pads to encrypted chats, meet the Gen Z investigator changing the game. Justin Yentes sits down with Madeline, whose digital fluency and innate curiosity have...
-
Due Process Denied: America’s Legal Crisis (Part 2)
What if you could be taken from your home, imprisoned without a trial, with no hope of getting out or seeing your family again, and labeled a criminal? This isn't a dystopian novel. It's Kilmar Abrego Garcia's reality. In this episode (part 2 of 2), Justin Yentes is joined again by attorney Doug...
-
Due Process Denied: America’s Legal Crisis (Part 1)
What happens when the U.S. government sends someone to a foreign prison without a trial—and no one stops them? In this episode (part 1 of 2), professional investigator Justin Yentes is joined by attorney Doug Passon and former gang member Angel Garcia to break down the disturbing case of Kilmar...
-
Vanished and Voiceless: Emily Pike and the Fight for Justice
When 14-year-old Emily Pike ran away from a Mesa group home, no one could have predicted her story would end in tragedy or that her death would become a symbol of a broken, underfunded, and overlooked system. Her shocking murder brought national attention to the epidemic of the hundreds of…
more -
Inside the Moment: What Self-Defense Really Looks Like with Dennis Root
What would you do if you were attacked and your life was on the line? We sit down with use-of-force expert Dennis Root, best known for his role as an expert witness in the George Zimmerman trial to discuss what really happens—mentally, physically, and legally—when someone makes the split-second...
-
Dennis Root on Use-of-Force: The George Zimmerman & Trayvon Martin Case Explained
The George Zimmerman trial about the death of Trayvon Martin reshaped national conversations on self-defense, race, and the legal system. Beyond the headlines, the case was far more complex. In this episode, Justin discusses it all with Dennis Root, a nationally recognized use-of-force expert and...
-
From the Mexican Mafia to Mentorship: One Man’s Mission to Save the Next Generation
The promise of brotherhood in the Mexican Mafia was a lie, one that nearly cost Angel his life. He grew up in gang culture. With a struggling mother and no father figure, he thought he found belonging in the Mexican Mafia. Groomed by older members, he believed in loyalty, only realizing it was a...
-
Blood In, Blood Out: Breaking Free from the Arizona Mexican Mafia
For decades, Angel was entrenched in one of the most feared and powerful street gang and prison organizations in the country, the Arizona Mexican Mafia. But after years of violence, betrayal, and a fatal attack, he walked away from the life that once defined him. In this episode of Truth Be…
more -
Inside the System with a Former Aryan Brotherhood Probate
A former Aryan Brotherhood Probate and undercover cop who infiltrated white supremacy organizations make an unlikely pair. They join professional investigator Justin Yentes to discuss the brutal realities of gang life, both on the streets and behind bars. From violent initiations and prison...
-
Undercover in Hate: How White Supremacy Groups Operate
When most people think of gangs, they picture territory wars and color-coded affiliations. What happens when the "turf" exists purely in ideology? Matt Browning spent three decades as a Mesa, AZ cop and spent years undercover in white supremacy groups. He explains the stark differences between...
-
Exploited for Likes: Keeping Kids Safe in the Digital Age
Join professional investigator Justin Yentes as he pulls back the curtain on modern societal issues and their hidden implications. In this episode, digital forensics expert April joins Justin for a deep dive into the controversial world of child influencers and online safety. From the dangers of...
-
Too-Social Network: The Ethics of Digital Fame and Privacy
In this episode of Truth Be Found, host Justin Yentes speaks with digital forensics expert April Meecham about the challenges of maintaining privacy and setting boundaries in the digital age. They explore how social media has shifted public perceptions of privacy, fueled parasocial relationships,...
-
Underworld Insights: A New Series on Gangs
In this introductory episode, Justin announces the upcoming series exploring the world of gangs. From neighborhood crews to transnational organizations, get ready to dive into the history, myths, and realities of gang culture in this eye-opening series. With years of investigative experience,...
-
Guarding the Truth: Wardens Speak Out on Abuse and Corruption
In this gripping episode, Tom and Denny, former wardens at USP Thompson—a high-security federal prison—share their harrowing experiences working in an environment plagued by corruption and violence. This conversation is sparked by the case of Jimmy, a former defendant represented by Justin…
more -
Justice without Borders: The Career of Global Investigator with Guest, Mike Lancaster
In this episode, Justin is joined by Mike Lancaster, an investigator at Arizona Investigative Associates with an extraordinary career spanning law enforcement, international investigations, and child protection work. Discover how Justin and Mike met during the shocking case of Saul Baria Corona…
more -
Storytelling Meets Advocacy: Bringing Humanity into the Sentencing Process with Legal Mitigation Films
In this episode, Justin discusses legal mitigation filmmaking with two of Reel Defense's founders, Doug Passon and Susan Randall. Reel Defense is a non-profit that creates empathetic documentaries about those going through sentencing which provides judges with crucial insight. These legal...
-
Unraveling the Search for Chelsea Grimm: Latest Investigative Insights
In this follow-up episode of Truth Be Found, host Justin Yentes is joined by fellow investigators on the case, April Mecham and Andy Cox, to uncover new developments in the search for Chelsea Grimm. Together, they provide critical updates on Chelsea’s case, debunk online rumors, and dive into the...
-
Behind the Screens: Unveiling the Use of Digital Forensics in Investigations
In this episode of Truth Be Found, host Justin Yentes dives deep into the evolving world of investigations with guests April Mecham and Andy Cox. Together, they explore how cutting-edge digital forensics and modern investigative techniques are transforming the landscape, from cell phone dumps to...
-
The Search Continues: A Family’s Unyielding Hope to Find Chelsea Grimm
In this follow-up episode of Truth Be Found, Steven and Janet Grimm return to share new insights and updates on the search for their missing daughter, Chelsea. One year later, the Grimm family opens up about the emotional toll of ambiguous loss, the strength they've found in their community, and...
-
The Secrets of Skip Tracing: April Mecham's 15-Year Journey Solving High-Stakes Cases
What does it take to track down the untraceable? Justin Yentes sits down with April Mecham, a veteran investigator whose skills in skip tracing and genetic genealogy have cracked open some of the toughest criminal cases. Discover how April's relentless dedication has reunited families, uncovered...
-
Inside Operation Fast and Furious: A Deep Dive into the Government Failures Behind the ATF’s Battle Against Gun Trafficking
What if the very people sworn to protect us ended up fueling the violence they were aiming to stop? In this eye-opening episode of Truth Be Found, Justin Yentes sits down with retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director Peter Forcelli to expose the shocking truth behind what happened with Operation…
more -
Legal Insights and the Emotional Toll of Finding the Truth
Today, we have something a little different for you. Host, Justin Yentes, switches roles for a change and answers Billie Tarascio’s burning questions. Together, they dive into the complex and often heartbreaking world of criminal defense investigations, uncovering how even the most challenging...
-
Exploring the Unknown: Unraveling the Mystery of Chelsea Grimm’s Disappearance
Imagine your loved one disappears without a trace, leaving behind only questions and heartache. In this episode, we take you inside the case of Chelsea Grimm, a vibrant 32-year-old whose cross-country journey ended in her mysterious disappearance. Join us as Justin sits down with Chelsea’s…
more -
Beyond the Headlines of High Stakes Cases with Jennifer Willmott
High-profile cases often captivate the public while distorting the truth. In this episode of Truth Be Found, Justin Yentes welcomes Jennifer Willmott, the attorney who stood at the center of the Jodi Arias trial. Jennifer shares exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, the challenges of handling…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Truth Be Found" is not your average podcast—it's a thrilling journey into the heart of investigation with your host, Justin Yentes. Join Justin as he dives deep into the world of high-stakes investigations, interviewing colleagues and experts who have ventured into the jungles and beyond to discover the truth. From researchers and attorneys to digital forensics experts, Delta Force, and SEAL Team Six, each episode offers a captivating glimpse into the minds of those who seek truth in the most complex cases. Get ready to uncover secrets, explore groundbreaking technologies, and experience the adrenaline-pumping world of investigation with Justin Yentes on "Truth Be Found."
HOSTED BY
Justin Yentes
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Truth Be Found have?
Truth Be Found currently has 56 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Truth Be Found about?
"Truth Be Found" is not your average podcast—it's a thrilling journey into the heart of investigation with your host, Justin Yentes. Join Justin as he dives deep into the world of high-stakes investigations, interviewing colleagues and experts who have ventured into the jungles and beyond to...
How often does Truth Be Found release new episodes?
Truth Be Found has 56 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Truth Be Found?
You can listen to Truth Be Found on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Truth Be Found?
Truth Be Found is created and hosted by Justin Yentes.
URL copied to clipboard!