FBI Retired Case File Review

Retired agent Michel E. Anderson reviews the Enron Investigation, the largest and most complex White Collar Crime and corporate fraud case in FBI history, for which he received the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Service.

Retired agent Steve Heaney reviews a case where two tow-truck operators hauling confiscated cars for the FBI as part of a drug investigation were ambushed at a busy Center City intersection by gunmen attempting to steal the cars back. It's a fascinating look at tried and true law enforcement techniques, tools, and procedures.

Retired agent Jeff Rinek reviews how he obtained a confession from serial killer Cary Stayner, responsible for the brutal slayings of two women and two teenage girls, known as the Yosemite Park Murders. He also discusses the mental toll working child predator and murder cases had on him, and how his family helped him cope with case related PTSD and attempted suicide. (Part 2)

Retired agent Jeff Rinek reviews how he obtained a confession from serial killer Cary Stayner, responsible for the brutal slayings of two women and two teenage girls, known as the Yosemite Park Murders. He also discusses the mental toll working child predator and murder cases had on him, and how his family helped him cope with case related PTSD and attempted suicide.

Retired agent Keith Tolhurst reviews the case of Grand Canyon prison escapee Danny Ray Horning, who led the FBI and law enforcement partners on the largest fugitive manhunt in Arizona. The manhunt lasted 54 days and specially trained tracking dogs were used.

Retired agent Vince McNally reviews the case of a mysterious airplane cargo theft of $1 million of negotiable securities stolen from an American Airlines flight traveling between New York and Los Angeles. Vince, who is Board Certified in Acute Traumatic Stress Management, also discusses the increase in suicide among first responders.

Retired agent J.J. Klaver reviews his duties as a Technically Trained Agent (TTA) on the Technical Operations Squad, collecting evidence and intelligence through the use of lawfully authorized electronic surveillance, and reviews how audio and video monitoring was utilized in the Fort Dix Six terror plot case.

Retired agent Jerri Williams reviews the Foundation of New Era Philanthropy investigation, a $350 million charity Ponzi scheme perpetrated against unsuspecting nonprofit organizations, high profile philanthropists, and beneficiary donors, that inspired Greedy Givers, her new FBI crime novel. (Interview by Deana Marie, host of Twisted Philly Podcast. Thanks, Deana!)

Retired agent John Mindermann reviews his assignment on C-2, the Miscellaneous Crimes Squad assigned to investigate Watergate. He discusses little-known facts about the case and the public’s perception of the FBI today.

Retired agent Al Finch reviews his investigation of a 1988 plane crash that took the lives of Pakistani President Zia, a U.S. Ambassador, and 28 others. Al Finch found himself involved in international intrigue and misinformation when possible evidence that the C-130 crash was an accident was suppressed, and the unproven theory that the cause was a terrorist event was put forward instead.

Retired agent Ed Mireles reviews the April 11, 1986, fatal FBI Miami shootout where, during the pursuit of two extremely dangerous criminals, two special agents were killed, and several others, including Ed Mireles, were wounded. Although severely injured, he prevented the suspects from escaping and fatally wounded both. He has received numerous awards and commendations honoring him for his heroism and bravery that day.

Retired agent Ed Mireles reviews the April 11, 1986, fatal FBI Miami shootout where, during the pursuit of two extremely dangerous criminals, two special agents were killed, and several others, including Ed Mireles, were wounded. Although severely injured, he prevented the suspects from escaping and fatally wounded both. He has received numerous awards and commendations honoring him for his heroism and bravery that day.

Retired agent Kevin Rust reviews his investigation of a rural police officer charged and convicted of use of excessive force and deprivation of rights under color of law violations, in connection with the beating of an elderly black man held in police custody.

Retired agent Dan Reilly reviews the case of con-man and rare documents thief, Charles Merrill Mount, a celebrated Portrait artist and art historian, who stole hundreds of historical manuscripts from the National Archives and the Library of Congress, including Civil War documents and three letters written by Abraham Lincoln.

Retired agent Scott Decker reviews working on and later managing the “science squad” of the newly formed Amerithrax Task Force. The task force’s mission was to identify and apprehend the person responsible for the mailings of anthrax that killed five people and permanently injured nearly two dozen more.