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Police corruption


Posts Tagged “Police corruption”

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Danish Murder Cases — episode S12E29 — Arne Woythal
Podcast EpisodeMarch 17, 2026

Danish Murder Cases: Former homicide investigator Arne Woythal on the anatomy of investigations

In this episode of Danish Murder Cases, Arne Woythal shares his extensive experience from the Travel Team and Copenhagen Police. The conversation sheds light on the methodological considerations and the psychological pressure that comes with solving Denmark's most complex murder cases.

Danish Murder CasesRadioPlayDenmark+23
Wisecrack — episode 1 — Edd Hedges and the case from South Warden
Podcast EpisodeMarch 17, 2026

Wisecrack: Edd Hedges and the murder mystery in South Warden

Wisecrack presents in its first episode the case of comedian Edd Hedges, who as a child was approached by a murderer in his home in South Warden. The investigation is led by producer Jodi Tovay, who uncovers the violent details behind a family tragedy.

WisecrackTenderfoot TVEngland+25
Uncover: Calls From a Killer — episode S33 E3 — Clifford Olson investigation 1981
Podcast EpisodeMarch 17, 2026

Uncover: Calls From a Killer: Clifford Olson and the RCMP's Hunt in 1981

In the summer of 1981, Clifford Olson became the subject of one of the most intensive manhunts in Canadian history as the RCMP attempted to stop his killing spree against children in British Columbia. This episode of Uncover analyzes the police methods and the critical period before his arrest.

CBCCanadaClifford Olson+25
In the Dark — episode 1 — the Jacob Wetterling case 1989
Podcast EpisodeMarch 17, 2026

In the Dark: The Jacob Wetterling Case and the Investigation's Fatal Errors

Jacob Wetterling was abducted in St. Joseph, Minnesota in 1989, which started one of the most extensive investigations in the USA. The first episode of In the Dark exposes the police errors that allowed the perpetrator Danny Heinrich to go free for decades.

In the DarkSpotifyJacob Wetterling+14
Spotlight: Snitch City — episode 2 — Alexander Polson and New Bedford Police Department
Podcast EpisodeMarch 17, 2026

Spotlight: Snitch City — Alexander Polson and New Bedford's Corrupt Informant Network

Daniel was forced to act as an informant for the New Bedford Police Department at the age of 19 after a drug arrest. In the episode 'Blind Trust', Dugan Arnett reveals how officer Alexander Polson compromised Daniel's safety and left him at the mercy of gang retaliation.

Spotlight: Snitch CityBoston GlobeAlexander Polson+10
Uncover: Calls From a Killer — episode S33E1 — the Clifford Olson case 1981
Podcast EpisodeMarch 17, 2026

Uncover: Calls From a Killer investigates Clifford Olson's phone recordings

Clifford Olson murdered 11 children and young people in British Columbia in 1981, before entering into a controversial deal with the authorities. Journalist Arlene Bynon has reviewed hours of taped conversations with the killer in the CBC podcast Uncover.

CBCCanadaClifford Olson+22
Spotlight: Snitch City — episode 1 — Officer Jorge Santos and New Bedford Police Department
Podcast EpisodeMarch 17, 2026

Spotlight: Snitch City: Officer Jorge Santos and the political scandal in New Bedford

Officer Jorge Santos from the New Bedford Police Department systematically exploited the police informant system to harass fishermen and steal drugs. Whistleblower Mark Raposo exposed Santos' methods after a violent incident aboard the vessel Little Tootie in 2024.

Spotlight: Snitch CityBoston GlobeNew Bedford Police Department+4