Critical Incidents Podcast is hosted by Kyle Ashley, a veteran of law enforcement and the military. Each episode features candid conversations with individuals from diverse backgrounds, exploring the pivotal moments that have shaped their lives. From triumphs to challenges, these unfiltered stories offer listeners an authentic glimpse into the human experience.
If you have a compelling story to share, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at CriticalIncidentsPod@gmail.com.
11. Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos
Retired FBI Special Agent Seamus McAlerney shares with host [Host Name] how he dismantled the DeCavalcante crime family, flipping a made member and revealing the real-life Sopranos drama.
8 Jul 2025
Special Episode || The Red Sleeping Bag || The Murder of Emma Compton
This special episode explores the tragic murder of Emma Compton, a smart and independent woman whose sudden disappearance alarmed her family.
24 Jun 2025
10. She Shouldn’t Have Survived: A Forensic Nurse’s Journey from Trauma to Testimony
Forensic nurse examiner Brittany recounts her personal journey from domestic violence survivor and dispatcher to advocating for abuse victims and testifying in court, highlighting the importance of trauma-informed care in the justice system; this is an interview.
27 May 2025
9. The Murder of Emma Compton: Crime, Control, and the Hidden Struggles of Strong Women | lovelustfridays x Big Mad True Crime x Critical Incidents
Hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke interview Heather Ashley and Kyle Ashley about the Emma Compton case, examining domestic violence's realities and the systemic obstacles to justice, highlighting the need for advocacy.
13 May 2025
8. Ghosts, Time Slips & Haunted History || Inside the Paranormal with Eric from The Knight House
Paranormal researcher Eric shares chilling encounters, from full-body apparitions to time slip theories and a haunted Civil War mansion he now owns—The Knight House. Dive into ghost hunting myths, the science behind hauntings, and why spirits may be more human than we think. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this episode will haunt your curiosity long after it ends.
The Knight House - We have had many paranormal experiences in the short time we have owned the house. We have heard disembodied voices, phantom footsteps, weird noises, knocking, and experienced other phenomena.
Below are several videos that caught things that we can't explain. We will update this page with more audio and video as we capture the unexplainable and the paranormal!
Throughout the house we have installed cameras that are constantly monitoring the house and property. The cameras are set to detect sound and motion and to notify us when we are not on the premises.
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29 Apr 2025
7. Within The Portal || Krishnanand’s Journey Through Death and the Fight to Reclaim His Life | Critical Incidents
One second Krishnanand was riding his bike. The next, he was dead in the street.
This week on Critical Incidents, hear how Krishnanand survived getting hit full-force by an SUV — and what happened during nine days in a coma that would change everything.
He didn’t just come back to life — he woke up in a completely different reality, one he now calls The Portal.
💥 If you’ve ever wondered what happens when everything you know is wiped away and you have to rebuild from zero, this is the episode you can’t miss.
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15 Apr 2025
6. Inside the Mind of the Golden State Killer || Profiling Evil with Former FBI Agent Julia Cowley
What does it take to hunt one of the most prolific serial predators in American history?
In this episode of Critical Incidents, I spoke with retired FBI profiler Julia Cowley about her in-depth work on the Golden State Killer case — before the world even knew who he was. Julia unpacks the behavior patterns that linked a string of burglaries, sexual assaults, and murders across California. She also shares her unexpected path into the FBI’s elite Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU), the truth behind what profilers really do, and how behavioral science guided one of the most chilling investigations in modern history.
We also dive into strange DUI cases and forensic toxicology. Plus, Julia reflects on the emotional toll of seeing life interrupted — and how she finds peace through purpose.
Topics Covered:
Profiling the Golden State Killer
Behavioral patterns of serial offenders
FBI profiler selection + training process
Israel Keyes, DUIs, and crime scene analysis
Mental health, family, and coping with trauma
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1 Apr 2025
5. Not On My Watch || Jake Deptula's Stand Against Violence
In this episode of Critical Incidents, I sit down with Jake Deptula, a man whose quick thinking and instinctive bravery prevented potential harm in everyday situations. Jake shares how a seemingly ordinary day at a coffee shop turned into a moment that demanded immediate action to protect others from an aggressive and unpredictable threat.
Listen as Jake recounts the tense moments when he intervened to shield women from an unhinged individual, and how his ability to remain calm and assertive helped neutralize danger without violence.
Jake also offers insights into navigating confrontations, the importance of verbal de-escalation, and what we can all learn about personal responsibility in public safety.
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18 Mar 2025
4. From the Front Lines to the Streets || A Conversation with Kevin Grogan
In this interview, former Army MP and Savannah Homicide Detective Kevin Grogan shares his unique path through military service, high-intensity drug and gang investigations, and homicide work. Kevin reflects on the parallels between combat deployments and urban policing, highlighting the critical role of communication, empathy, and genuine care for the community. Along the way, he discusses the toll that trauma takes on both law enforcement officers and the public they serve, offering insights on mental health, leadership, and the enduring importance of doing right by others.
Have a critical incident story of your own? Share it with us at CriticalIncidentsPod@gmail.com
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4 Mar 2025
3. A Call for Help || Rescuing a Missing Teen from Human Trafficking with Leah Dee
Listen in as I discuss with Leah Dee the intersection of addiction and trafficking, the power of survivor-led intelligence, and the resources available for those seeking a way out.
Have a critical incident story of your own? Share it with us at CriticalIncidentsPod@gmail.com
Least of These Podcast - Covering the cases that need it most. Every life Matters and Everyone deserves Justice.
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18 Feb 2025
2. The Voice in the Chaos || Inside the Life of a 911 Dispatcher with Brandon Hall
In Episode 2, I talk with Dispatcher Brandon Hall about some of the most stressful 911 calls he has experienced.
We talk about what happens when the line disconnects, and how critical the role of a Dispatcher is!!
Have a critical incident story of your own? Share it with us at CriticalIncidentsPod@gmail.com
Check out Brandons Podcast:
Music City 911 - Taking the true crime genre "behind the scenes", Music City 911 Provides a unique and fascinating approach for podcast listeners.Using real 911 calls, with real 911 dispatchers and real crimes - each episode provides a breakdown of the dispatchers role in the situation. Original officer bodycam audio gives a play by play of incidents from the emergency responder's perspective.Produced and hosted by Brandon, a dispatcher with over two decades of experience, the show has been hailed by listeners as "gripping", "an eye opener", and "authentic".
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4 Feb 2025
1. The Night That Changed Everything || A Conversation with Former Detective Derrick Levasseur
In Episode 1, I talk with former police detective and sergeant Derrick Levasseur about a police-involved shooting that tested his resolve and set him on a new path.
We talk about the emotional aftermath, the stigma around mental health in law enforcement, and how resilience can emerge from our darkest moments.
Have a critical incident story of your own? Share it with us at CriticalIncidentsPod@gmail.com
Check out Derricks Podcasts:
Crime Weekly - Join retired police detective and private investigator Derrick Levasseur and true crime Youtube creator Stephanie Harlowe as they discuss the crimes making headlines while also taking a deeper look into cases that have fascinated them both personally and professionally. They’ll give plenty of insight and safety tips along the way to help make sure that no listener becomes the subject of the next episode….
Detective Perspective - Join former police detective and private investigator, Derrick Levasseur as he covers a new unsolved case every week. He'll discuss the facts of the case, give you his perspective on the investigation, and leave you with contact information for the individuals or organizations connected to the case so that if you have any tips, you contact them directly and maybe help solve a case...
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27 Jan 2025
Introducing: Critical Incidents
I’m Kyle Ashley, a law enforcement veteran who’s seen first-hand how a single moment can change everything. On Critical Incidents Podcast, each episode we’ll learn how people found the grit to push through the darkness and emerge stronger than before. Hear the backstories, the turning points, and the lessons that still guide them today. Together, we’ll explore how these critical incidents shape who we become—and discover the unbreakable spirit that lies within us all.
If you want to share your own story, email us at CriticalIncidentsPod@gmail.com.
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11. Flipping Capo: How the FBI Dismantled the Real Sopranos
Published 30 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Establish an organization, meaning the gang. and then getting them that they were committing crimes to further the GAN. So RICO is a powerful tool. Yeah, isn't one of the predicate offenses supposed to be like a violent offense or what we consider a violent offense has to be just one of the predicate offenses? […]
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