Truth, Investigations and Criminal Behavior

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Truth, Investigations and Criminal Behavior is where crime meets clarity with professional analysis. Hosted by retired NYPD Detective Squad Commander Michael Blangiforti, this podcast takes you beyond the headlines to uncover the real stories behind America’s crime trends, investigations, criminal behavior and prevention strategies. With more than two decades of law enforcement experience, Michael pulls back the curtain on how detectives think, how cases unfold, and what you can do to stay safer in your everyday life. Each episode dives into: Breaking down current news crime stories and events across the U.S. Expert insights and analysis into breaking cr...

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · June 2026

A case-analysis true crime show that separates public theories from evidence, procedure, and investigative reasoning.

Truth, Investigations and Criminal Behavior belongs on the True Crime shelf as a host-led case analysis show about public crime stories and the claims that surround them.

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You want conspiracy theories booked, questioned, and asked where the evidence went.

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  • to hear loud cases reduced to what investigators can actually support
  • civilian sting outrage run through evidence-preservation reality
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  1. 1

    Nancy Guthrie Abduction: What We Know, What We Don’t — And How These Investigations Really Work

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    Former NYPD detective Mike Blangiforte analyzes the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, explaining what investigators are likely doing behind the scenes while critiquing the leadership communication and crime scene management decisions that have affected public confidence in the case.

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    Predator Catchers - Cameras, Confrontations & Consequences - The Risks and Realities of Civilian Predator Stings

    Hidden gem

    Civilian predator stings are driven by urgency, but urgency is not authority.

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    The Media Frenzy Is Hurting This Investigation — And the Suspect Is Watching

    A retired NYPD detective squad commander explains how excessive media coverage and real-time broadcasting of police operations can compromise criminal investigations by alerting suspects, creating operational visibility, and generating misleading speculation from unqualified commentators.

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    Nancy Guthrie Disappearance — Full Timeline Update After Sheriff Press Conference

    This is no longer a disappearance case. This is now an active abduction investigation.

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    Inside the Gilgo Beach Serial Murders – Former NYPD Detective Squad Commander Explains the Case (Audio)

    Hidden gem

    Mike Blangiforte opens his first podcast, Truth, Investigations, and Criminal Behavior, with a notorious case.

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  6. 6

    The Charlie Kirk “Assassination” – Former NYPD Detective Squad Commander Breaks It Down

    Mike Blandreforte opens with Charlie Kirk’s killing on September 10, 2025, and treats it as a case that deserves careful analysis.

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    Inside the Gilgo Beach Serial Murders – Former NYPD Detective Squad Commander Explains the Case

    ·26m
  8. 8

    Nancy Guthrie Investigation: Everything You Actually Need to Know in 5 Minutes

    A rapid-fire timeline of the Nancy Guthrie abduction case, covering key events from her disappearance to ransom demands and FBI involvement.

    Feb 23, 2026·5m
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    Uvalde Acquittal Explained: Criminal Liability vs Moral Failure

    Host Michael Blangiforti discusses the acquittal of a police officer in the Uvalde school shooting and shares a personal story from his NYPD career to highlight police training and danger response.

    Jan 27, 2026·9m
  10. 10

    Predator Catchers - Cameras, Confrontations & Consequences

    The host introduces a series analyzing predator catch videos from a law enforcement perspective, discussing the controversy and implications.

    Jan 13, 2026·0m
  11. 11

    Predator Catchers: Cameras, Confrontations, and Consequences

    A retired NYPD detective examines the predator catcher phenomenon, contrasting civilian confrontation with professional investigation.

    Jan 8, 2026·1m
  12. 12

    UVALDE: 77 MINUTES — Police Response and Command Indecision

    An investigation into the police response to the Uvalde school shooting, focusing on the 77-minute delay and command indecision.

    Dec 31, 2025·1m
  13. 13

    The Brown Shooting Investigation and the Press Conferences That Failed.

    Dec 20, 2025·3m
  14. 14

    Rob Reiner & Wife Murdered, son arrested - Retired NYPD Detective Squad Commander Analysis

    Dec 16, 2025·1m
  15. 15

    The Dangerous Side of Conspiracy Theories – Retired NYPD Detective Squad Commander Calls Out Candace Owens and analyzes others - Monday 8PM

    Dec 1, 2025·1m
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    The Dangerous Side of Conspiracy Theories – Retired NYPD Detective Squad Commander Calls Out Candace Owens and analyzes others - Monday 8PM

    Dec 1, 2025·1m
  17. 17

    Candace Owens’ New ‘Theories’ Need a Reality Checks

    Nov 26, 2025·1m
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    Candace Owens’ New ‘Theories’ Need a Reality Checks

    Nov 26, 2025·1m
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    Conspiracy or Cold Hard Evidence? How a Former NYPD Detective Thinks

    Nov 19, 2025·2m
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    Conspiracy or Cold Hard Evidence? How a Former NYPD Detective Thinks

    The host introduces the episode's focus on investigating and debunking popular conspiracy theories related to crimes, emphasizing evidence-based truth.

    Nov 19, 2025·2m
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    Conspiracy Theories vs Evidence – Retired NYPD Detective Squad Commander Analysis

    Host Mike Blangiforti previews an episode exploring how conspiracy theories spread and affect investigations, using examples like JFK and Epstein.

    Nov 11, 2025·1m
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    Conspiracy Theories vs Evidence – Retired NYPD Detective Squad Commander Analysis

    Host Michael Blangiforti previews an episode exploring how conspiracy theories spread and affect investigations, using examples like JFK and Epstein.

    Nov 11, 2025·1m
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    Retired NYPD Detective Squad Commander Launches True Crime Podcast – What I’ll Really Reveal

    A retired NYPD detective introduces his podcast that explores criminal investigations, evidence, and the human stories behind crime.

    Oct 29, 2025·2m
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    Retired NYPD Detective Squad Commander Launches True Crime Podcast – What I’ll Really Reveal

    A retired NYPD detective introduces a podcast that explores criminal investigations, evidence, interviews, and the human stories behind crime.

    Oct 29, 2025·2m