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Episode 43 – True Crime – Conviction of Former Priest Manuel La Rosa- Lopez Prosecutors Nancy Hebert and Wesley LeRouax will join us on February 11th, 2021, to talk to us about a case they prosecuted involving a catholic priest. The priest was charged with sexually abusing children that were part of his congregation. We will talk about challenges normally faced in child crimes cases and the additional challenges they faced when dealing with the catholic church. You can find us on Facebook live, along with our partners at Lone Star Community radio. Following the show the broadcast will be uploaded to podcast providers

On January 14th, 2021 Tyler Dunman will be joining us from The Human Trafficking Institute as we recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Prior to joining The Institute, Tyler served as a prosecutor in Texas for nearly 13 years. Most recently, he was responsible for the prosecution of cases, program development, and the daily supervision and training of all prosecutors and staff assigned to the Child Abuse/Exploitation, Internet Crimes Against Children, and Human Trafficking Divisions. Tyler founded the Montgomery County Coalition Against Human Trafficking and was instrumental in developing anti-trafficking protocols and collaboration throughout Texas. Tyler also developed Project AVERT, a prosecutor-led diversion program specifically designed to assist trafficking survivors. Tyler served on the Office of the Texas Governor’s Child Sex Trafficking Team and was recognized by Governor Greg Abbot for his commitment to curbing demand for human trafficking and prosecuting exploiters. Tyler is a frequent speaker and trainer for prosecutors, investigators, and service providers on the topics of human trafficking and child exploitation. Tyler received his Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and his law degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. Tyler began his legal career as a briefing attorney on the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston, Texas, for Justice Richard Edelman. Tyler obtained a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership & Management from Sam Houston State University, where he also serves as an adjunct professor teaching courses in criminal law, criminal forensics, and criminal justice management. Tyler has served on a number of nonprofit boards, including Children’s Safe Harbor (a Child Advocacy Center) and the Montgomery County Homeless Coalition. He has also participated in a number of international mission trips to Kenya, Ivory Coast, Haiti, and Uganda. Tyler is married and has three beautiful daughters.

Episode 41 – Chief Stephen Phillips – Montgomery ISD Recently promoted Chief Stephen Phillips from Montgomery ISD Police Department joins us on December 10th at 11 am on Crime Scene Today to talk to us about his new role as a Chief with Montgomery Independent School District . There are a different set of challenges facing the law enforcement responsible for the safety and security of schools. In the media, we see reports that some cities and counties have removed all police from schools. We will discuss with Chief Phillips his thoughts on police role in schools and the future of school law enforcement. Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRMt9vr5RIl-An1ybKtPQQ… Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlonestar/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOnpuoFAT-2dbPHjh80GeQ… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

On December 3rd, we are talking with Cheif Ken Theis, who has worked for the Humble Police Department since he was 19 years old and recently, in October of 2020, made Chief of the department. Cheif Theis will discuss some of the challenges of taking on the lead role in a department and his vision for improving his department and law enforcement. we will also be discussing topics in the news such as defunding the police, police reform, facial recognition, privacy issues, and policing in covid restrictions. You can listen to the broadcast live on irlonestar.com, Facebook, or youtube channels. After the show, it will be published on all major podcasts.

November 19th, 2020 – Many changes are happening in the country related to law enforcement. I will give some opinions and insight on the decriminalization of heroin, cocaine, and meth. The larger departments facing budget cuts due to defunding the police movements and due to lack of financial income from covid impacts are having to make some hard choices. Those choices will most likely lead to dangerous situations in communities that already have a strained relationship with the police.

This week we are talking to Echo Hutson. The lead prosecutor and advocate for domestic violence prosecution in Montgomery County, TX. Echo has joined us on the show before on Episode 19. During this episode, Echo Hutson talked about the new program that is being implemented to take the most violent offenders off the street. In this program, as we are talking about Domestic Violence Awareness Month we will be discussing this program and thoughts of future legislation to help victims of family violence. Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRMt9vr5RIl-An1ybKtPQQ… Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlonestar/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOnpuoFAT-2dbPHjh80GeQ… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

Texas Association of Property and Evidence Inventory Technicians had their conference this week in San Antonio, TX. TAPEIT was created by Kolean Dean in 1997 to create standards and training for those who managed evidence in criminal cases and property rooms. Since then this conference and its membership have grown. The conference covers the latest legislative changes and overs certifications for personnel in the best practices of property room management. This year it was great to see everyone as it was one of the only conferences to meet in person due to Covid concerns. It was great to network and meet everyone and get a chance to learn the latest in property and evidence management. One of the great reasons to come to a conference is to see the latest technology offered by the vendors. I was able to sit down with each vendor and have them tell me about their product on this week’s episode of Crime Scene Today. At the end of the episode, I talk with co-host Cele Rossi about the upcoming International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts and Association of Crime Scene Reconstruction Conferences coming up.

Fire Marshal’s responded to a house fire and found a deceased male inside. The homeowner a 55-year-old male was taken for an autopsy and found to have been murdered after bullets were found in his head. Listen as the investigators that worked the case tell the details of why a 19-year-old man would seek assistance from a 15-year-old girl in the planning and execution of a murder of a neighbor. This broadcast will air on 9/24/2020 on Lone Star Community Radio, Conroe Tx, and Facebook Live and all major podcasts. Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRMt9vr5RIl-An1ybKtPQQ?view_as=subscriber Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlonestar/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOnpuoFAT-2dbPHjh80GeQ?view_as=subscriber Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

Episode 35 – True Crime – The Murder of Rodney Earl Shamlin, LIVE on Lone Star Community Radio In November of 2007 Detectives, Dan Zientek, and John Schmitt were called to the scene of a shooting in east Montgomery County, Texas. A property owner had confronted a man on his property that he believed was about to commit theft. The property owner shot and killed the man. While investigating the case it was not that cut and dry and it may have actually been premeditated murder. Listen to the details from the detectives that worked the case to hear the facts and make your own judgment on if this was murder or justifiable homicide. Listen live on Facebook live @crimescenetoday or @irlonestar After the show it will be available on crime scene today youtube channel and all major podcasts Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRMt9vr5RIl-An1ybKtPQQ?view_as=subscriber Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlonestar/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOnpuoFAT-2dbPHjh80GeQ?view_as=subscriber Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

Dave was highlighted in IACP Police Chier magazine for Great Ideas 2020 Shaping the Future of Policing. Dave Anderson and Chief of Police Penny Dunn wrote the article Developing Officers and Agencies of Character Dave Anderson is a West Point graduate and decorated combat veteran. He earned a bronze star during Operation Desert Storm. Along with Co-authoring the Amazon bestseller –Becoming a Leader of Character, Dave has authored more than 700 articles on leadership and personal growth on his blogsite. Since 2017, Dave has personally led over 1000 law enforcement professionals from 45 plus agencies through his Officers and Agencies of Character seminars across the country. You can contact Dave Anderson: Email:dave@alslead.com Website: www.officersofcharacter.com Linkedin: daveanerson1988 Twitter: @daveanderson88 Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRMt9vr5RIl-An1ybKtPQQ… Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlonestar/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOnpuoFAT-2dbPHjh80GeQ… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

Episode 33- True Crime – The Murder of Jerry Denslow – Crime Scene Today – Live on Lone Star Community Radio Jerry Denslow was a 50-year-old man that was about to move to be with his family. Jerry’s home was on the market when his realtor could not get in touch with him. The realtor came to the house to find a disturbing scene and Jerry murdered. Host Dan Zientek and Co-Host Paul Hahs were both detectives that were involved in the case and will explain the details of the murder and the investigation leading to the arrest of the suspect. Unlike other true crime shows Dan and Paul were on this scene, they worked the case and have the inside details as to the events of the investigation as they unfolded. Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRMt9vr5RIl-An1ybKtPQQ?view_as=subscriber Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlonestar/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOnpuoFAT-2dbPHjh80GeQ?view_as=subscriber Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

Thursday, August 6th, 2020 we will be talking with Chief Allen Banks about many of the community projects that he has brought to the city of Round Rock, TX. One, in particular, was published as one of the great ideas of 2020 shaping the future of policing in the IACP Police Chief Magazine. Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks started with the City in March 2014 after a 21-year career with the Albuquerque (N.M.) Police Department. Chief Banks’ time with Albuquerque PD exposed him to nearly every facet of municipal law enforcement. He started as a patrol officer in 1992. As he promoted up the ranks, he managed Internal Affairs and Criminal Nuisance Abatement as a Lieutenant and served as a Shift Watch Commander for the busiest sector of that city. As a commander, he headed that agency’s largest division and promoted to Deputy Chief in 2009 before being tapped for Interim Chief in 2013 upon the prior chief’s retirement. With his arrival in Round Rock, the Department has enjoyed a re-energized approach to community and relational policing. Major new events, Kutz4Kidz, Junior Police Academy, Back to School Celebration, and other programs were introduced for the City’s youth. Under Chief Banks’ leadership, the Department’s volunteer programs – from the Citizens Police Academy alumni to the Chaplains Program and Citizens on Patrol – have seen a greater emphasis and a significant increase in volunteers for the Department. Also, outreach events to the international, faith, and diverse communities were started. The Bless the Badge Event conducted by area church pastors initiated in 2015, and in 2016 the Department created the Be Alert of Residential K9s (BARK) program to allow citizens to alert the Department to the presence of pets in a home. Because of these initiatives, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) awarded him the Civil Rights Justice by Action Award in 2016. He was also named 2018 Citizen of the Year by the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce. Chief Banks is a graduate of the FBI National Academy class #237 and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar session #78. He has a bachelor’s degree from Wayland Baptist University. He is a member of International Chiefs of Police, National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives, and the Texas Police Chiefs Association. Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRMt9vr5RIl-An1ybKtPQQ… Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlonestar/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOnpuoFAT-2dbPHjh80GeQ… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

July 30th we discuss upcoming conferences that have gone virtual and issues in the news. At a time of turmoil in the communities, departments relied heavily on the use of their Public Information Officer. Judy Pal in episode 6 covered the importance of communication and building relationships with the public. We reexamine that broadcast during the current issues facing police relations. Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRMt9vr5RIl-An1ybKtPQQ… Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlonestar/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOnpuoFAT-2dbPHjh80GeQ… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

Episode 30 – Vinnie Montez Police Commander and Comedian with Dan Zientek -Live on Lone Star Community Radio Vinnie has spent over 2o years as a Colorado police officer in all areas of law enforcement. Last week he made a heartfelt statement about his feelings on being a police officer on Facebook that went viral and has over 1.6 million views. Vinnie is part of Humanize The Badge building relationships with communities and the police. To survive the mental stresses of police work Vinnie started doing stand up comedy and has traveled around the country performing stand up. This week we will be talking with Vinnie about what it is like to police in Colorado, his involvement in Humanizing the Badge, and his stand up career along with his police career. Vinnie has a full comedy special you can listen to for free on Dry Bar Comedy. Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…/UCFRMt9vr5RIl… Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlones…/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…/UCzOnpuoFAT-2… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

Episode 29- Constable Chris Jones – Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek -Live on Lone Star Community Radio This week we will be talking with Constable Chris Jones from Montgomery County Pct.5 Constable. Constable Jones recently took over the department after a long time Constable David Hill retired after many years of service. We will be discussing Constable Jones’s experiences in taking over the department and his experience when he worked on Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. One unique part of Montgomery County Pct 5 is the contract they hold with Magnolia ISD to provide police coverage in the schools as school resource officers. We will be discussing challenges in policing in the schools. Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…/UCFRMt9vr5RIl… Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlones…/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…/UCzOnpuoFAT-2… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

Episode 28 – Current Police Issues – Crime Scene Today with Dan Zientek – Live on Lone Star Community Radio Crime Scene Today will be joined by Deputy Michael Fulton and Sergeant Ken Washington to talk about current topics in the news facing law enforcement. They will give their unique perspectives from a deputy on the streets to a front line supervisor. Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…/UCFRMt9vr5RIl… Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlones…/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…/UCzOnpuoFAT-2… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

Episode 27 – T.J. Murray Cold-Case presented by Detective Fadi – Live on Lone Star Community Radio On October 19th, 2011 a 24-year-old Sam Houston State University student, T. J. Murray went out with friends to a bar. He left the bar in the earlier morning hours and has never been seen again. A disturbance had happened in the bar and his phone was found blocks away from the bar. After years of following leads, the case was turned over to Cold Case detectives with Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in Texas. On 5/28/2020 we will be talking with Cold Case Detective Fadi Rizk about the case and what leads they have and what help they are still looking to clarify. You can tune in on Lone Star Community Radio or Facebook live. Following the live show, it can be heard on all popular podcast locations. Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…/UCFRMt9vr5RIl… Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlones…/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/…/UCzOnpuoFAT-2… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

Episode 26- Explosive Detection K-9 with Joe Manz – Crime Scene Today K-9 handler Joe Manz explains the use of explosive detection canines in crime scenes, fire scenes, and proactive explosive detection. Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/ —- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimescenetoday Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFRMt9vr5RIl-An1ybKtPQQ… Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/irlonestar/sets/cst Twitter: https://twitter.com/crimesceneradio Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOnpuoFAT-2dbPHjh80GeQ… Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/crimescenetoday

Episode 25 -Joe Bryan Story – Crime Scene Today – Live on Lone Star Community Radio Joe Bryan was convicted of murdering his wife in 1985. Joe spent 33 years in prison based on bloodstain testimony that was inaccurate. ProPublica did an investigative story on his conviction. https://www.propublica.org/…/texas-fore… After a review from the Texas Forensic Science Commission and bloodstain expert Celestina Rossi new information was provided to the parole board and Joe was released March 31st, 2020. Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/ Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/

Co-Host Joe Manz will join me to discuss the impact of Coronavirus on the Fire Marshal’s office along with current law enforcement issues in the news. Join us on Lone Star Community Radio , Crime Scene Today or on any major podcast provider.   Today’s show is sponsored by Planet Ford 45. – https://www.planetford.com/   Sponsor this show! Contact: dan@crimescenetoday.com —– Check out past shows:http://crimescenetoday.com/