This week’s episode of The Brighter Side of Blue has it all — from off-the-wall laughs to hard-hitting cases.

We kick things off with one of our trademark chaotic openings (yes, it gets rowdy fast 😅) before settling in with Sunset Hills Police Lt. Brad Rainey and Det. Sgt. John Piesker. Together, we dive into the unforgettable summer of 2015, when Sunset Hills saw two murders in just one week — the disappearance and killing of Linda McLaughlin, and the tragic homicide of Terry Tobey.

Rainey and Piesker share what it was like to investigate two major cases back-to-back in a city often labeled “Candyland.” You’ll hear behind-the-scenes details, lessons learned, and the realities of police work when tragedy strikes even the quietest communities.

It’s classic Brighter Side of Blue — unpredictable laughs, serious storytelling, and a look at both the humor and heart in law enforcement.

Former FBI agent Frank Brostrom takes us inside two headline-making cases with surprising St. Louis links:

• The 1993 kidnapping of Kevyn Wynn, daughter of casino mogul Steve Wynn—how the ransom drop played out, how the suspects were tracked, and the St. Louis surveillance that helped close the case.

• The stolen Norman Rockwell painting “Russian Schoolroom”—missing for decades after a Clayton gallery heist and later discovered in an A-list collection, sparking a battle over provenance and recovery.

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In this episode of The Brighter Side of Blue, we are joined by retired St. Louis legends Tony Rask (37 years) and Tony Lachenicht (36 years) to relive their time in the 3rd District—one of the busiest, toughest, and most memorable assignments in the city.

From high-speed car chases on icy streets to the chaos of the projects, the guys share wild stories of characters like Sleepy and the notorious Seahorse family. They dive into what patrol life was really like, the bonds formed on nightwatch, the softball rivalries that kept things competitive, and the legendary mentors who shaped a generation of cops.

These are just a few of the stories from the 3rd District—many more are still to come.

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A police family with three unsolved homicides. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Charlyn O’Brien to revisit the killings of her grandmother (1952) and her brothers Brady (1990) and Kelty (2008)—all still cold. Former FBI Special Agent–turned–PI Frank Brostrom joins us to walk through what’s known, what was missed, and why fresh tips now could finally crack these cases.You’ll hear:The 1952 robbery-murder of Charlotte’s grandmother and the eyewitness account that survived with herBrady O’Brien’s last night, the party, and the chase that ended in a brutal attack—plus the 2020 tip that reshaped the timelineKelty O’Brien’s 2008 early-morning ambush near work and why investigators believe it was a targeted, possibly for-hire hitHow retired legends from STL homicide and prosecutors are re-reviewing leads todayThe O’Brien family’s resilience—Mark O’Brien’s service, health fight, and the community that still rallies around themKnow something—anything—about Brady or Kelty’s cases?Call CrimeStoppers: 866-371-TIPS (8477). Tips are routed to Frank and vetted with local/state/federal partners. Even a small detail or something you heard years ago could move this forward.🎧 Hosts: Danny, Tommy, JJ & Producer John📍 Recorded in St. Louis • “The Brighter Side of Blue”#TrueCrime #ColdCase #StLouis #JusticeForBrady #JusticeForKelty #LawEnforcement #BrighterSideOfBlue

This week we take it back to the 90s and early 2000s—when St. Louis’ 5th District was lit up with gangs, dope sets, and street violence. Our guests, Joe Crews, Billy Noonan, and Tony Boone, were right in the middle of it.

💀 Murders.
😂 Funny moments.
💊 Dope houses.
👊 Gangsters.
They saw it all—and now they’re telling the stories.

But let’s talk setups:

• Billy Noonan coming in hot from rural Missouri, American flag flapping proudly while he chain-smokes like it’s a competitive sport.

• Tony Boone dialing in from the cab of his 18-wheeler, rolling down some lonely Nebraska backroad.

• Joe Crews showed up in-person… but not to some sterile studio—he joined us in the basement of a bar, the only place fitting for a trip down memory lane through the 5th District.

It’s gritty. It’s raw. It’s entertaining.

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In this gripping episode, we sit down with Luke Adler, a 27-year veteran of the US Marshals Service and author of Chasing Bandits. Born and raised in St. Louis, Adler’s story is anything but ordinary. From a childhood in a troubled home and a wild season working with traveling carnivals, to becoming a Marine Recon and later one of America’s most relentless manhunters—Luke shares it all.

He opens up about his early brushes with the St. Louis mob, the life lessons that shaped him, and the pursuit of justice that led him into some of the most dangerous missions of his career, including the infamous Ruby Ridge standoff. Along the way, you’ll hear unforgettable stories—like the time he hunted down a meth-dealing mall “Santa Claus.”

Packed with raw honesty, dark humor, and behind-the-scenes insights from decades in law enforcement, this conversation is a ride through survival, service, and justice.

Retired FBI Agent Frank Brostrom shares three of his wildest cases — going undercover as a hitman in a St. Louis murder-for-hire sting, tracking a fugitive who tried to ram his in-laws’ house with a gasoline-filled car bomb, and working the 1996 Atlanta Olympic bombing where quick action and a twist of fate saved lives.

From undercover stings to domestic terror investigations, these are the kinds of cases you don’t see in the movies.

In tonight’s episode, we dive into the viral video that’s making headlines—our very own host, JJ, at the center of controversy after removing a fan from a soccer game for wearing a Make America Great Again hat.We’ll also uncover the rise of a terrifying new drug stronger than fentanyl—ISO—now creeping into the Midwest.Plus, a wild case that began in St. Louis and ended in California with murder arrests tied to the illicit manufacturing of marijuana extract, resulting in the deaths of five lab workers.All that and more—don’t miss it.