Detective Story: True Crime Insights with Mike Hammond and Chris Kafcas

Mike Hammond

Mike Hammond, a retired Chicago Police Homicide Detective, leads this True Crime podcast that discusses cold cases, missing persons, and law enforcement insights.

  1. FEB 23

    Season 3 Begins! Episode 23 - The Murder of 6-Year-Old Allen Kalfus

    Send a text Season 3 begins with the case that started it all. In February 2001, my partner Sam Manto and I worked our first murder as lead detectives: 6-year-old Allen Kalfus, tortured to death by his foster mother, Flora Stewart. Sam and I sit down 25 years later to revisit this case. What we remember. What surprised us. And what still haunts us. This is the story of Allen Kalfus. Visit us for direct contact, updates and news at our website: www.detectivestory.net Detective Mike Hammond is back behind the yellow tape. After a brief hiatus to focus on his upcoming book and reset the mission of the show, Mike returns with a full schedule for 2026.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/DetectiveStoryWebsite link: https://www.detectivestory.net    Support the show The Engine that Makes Detective Story Run: Patreon Link for Insider Conversations and Direct contact with us: https://patreon.com/DetectiveStorywithMikeHammond Big thank you to our sponsors that keep us rolling: Jenn and Drew Hammond Colonel Samuel E. Manto Core Natural Gas Services, Midland/Odessa, Texas Blue Knight Security Solutions Season 3-Recorded at The Content Club, Chicago, Illinois Content and Creator-Mike Hammond Co-Host-Chris Kafcas Video and Audio Editing by Mike Hammond and Content Club, Chicago Original Musical Score-Jared May Original Studio Artwork: Drew DeMaria Season 3 Score- "Dead and Gone Blues" by Peter Crosby (Epidemic Sound) Original Show Artwork and Logo's: Eric Rovegno https://www.thenorthcreative.com/ Los Angeles, California (Do yourself a favor and check out his work on his website) Security and Investigative assistance provided by: Blue Knight Security Solutions Contact information: blueknightsecuritysolutions.com 773-706-4920 Find us on the Socials Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @detectivestorymikehammond email Detective Hammond at: mike@detectivestory.net

    1h 4m
  2. 08/12/2025

    Episode 22- Interview with Chicago Police Narcotics Detective Josh Weitzman

    Send a text On Episode 22 of Detective Story we have the distinct honor to host former Chicago Police Narcotics Detective Josh Weitzman. Josh, a long time friend and colleague of Mike Hammond, has a very interesting personal and professional story.   He started his police career with the Kansas City Police Department but eventually returned to his native Chicago and the Chicago Police Department.  During a decorated career Josh became a narcotics investigation expert and tactical specialist.  His personal story equally fascinating, from his parents to his close relationship with musical legends Morris "Magic Slim" Holt and Art Neville.  Josh is never one to shy from speaking openly and frankly doesn't disappoint with Detective Story. Thank you for listening please leave us a comment and go to our website, and leave us your thoughts, opinions or questions   Please visit our website @ www.detectivestory.net For insights bio's and to connect with us directly! We love the feedback! Detective Mike Hammond is back behind the yellow tape. After a brief hiatus to focus on his upcoming book and reset the mission of the show, Mike returns with a full schedule for 2026.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/DetectiveStoryWebsite link: https://www.detectivestory.net    Support the show The Engine that Makes Detective Story Run: Patreon Link for Insider Conversations and Direct contact with us: https://patreon.com/DetectiveStorywithMikeHammond Big thank you to our sponsors that keep us rolling: Jenn and Drew Hammond Colonel Samuel E. Manto Core Natural Gas Services, Midland/Odessa, Texas Blue Knight Security Solutions Season 3-Recorded at The Content Club, Chicago, Illinois Content and Creator-Mike Hammond Co-Host-Chris Kafcas Video and Audio Editing by Mike Hammond and Content Club, Chicago Original Musical Score-Jared May Original Studio Artwork: Drew DeMaria Season 3 Score- "Dead and Gone Blues" by Peter Crosby (Epidemic Sound) Original Show Artwork and Logo's: Eric Rovegno https://www.thenorthcreative.com/ Los Angeles, California (Do yourself a favor and check out his work on his website) Security and Investigative assistance provided by: Blue Knight Security Solutions Contact information: blueknightsecuritysolutions.com 773-706-4920 Find us on the Socials Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @detectivestorymikehammond email Detective Hammond at: mike@detectivestory.net

    1h 28m
  3. 08/03/2025

    Detective Story-Episode #21- Richard Cain Part 2, Chicago Outfit Gray Man, Assassin and Enigma

    Send a text Visit our Station page and join the Detective Story community. Vote in a poll about the Richard Cain saga at:  www.https://station.page/detectivestory  Gangster, police officer, hitman, international criminal, right hand to notorious Chicago Outfit Boss Sam Giancana, would be Fidel Castro assassin, JFK assassination conspirator, Anti-Castro rebel coordinator and trainer, linguist, wiretapper, polygraph examiner, Barry Goldwater bodyguard, FBI Informant and CIA operative. In his 20 plus years run in the public eye, Richard Cain was reported to have been all of these things.  Chris Kafcas and Detective Mike Hammond are excited to be back and bring you Part 2 joined by author of the true crime biography, Tangled Web,  Michael Cain.  Tangled Web is the detailed story of Chicago Outfit member, former Chicago Police Officer Richard Cain. More than just his biographer Michael Cain is Richard Cain's half brother born to the same father.  He graciously joined Detective Hammond in a conversation about his book and his journey to try and get to the bottom of the endless stories, legends and rumors about his brother.  Now up, the final, Part 2. We conclude the interview with author Michael Cain and then try and come to some conclusions about Richard Cain. Who was he really?  Could he have been involved in some of the most dramatic moments in modern American history?   Why was he murdered and by whom?  We will discuss it all in this episode.  Please give it a listen and then leave us a comment and go to our Station page, take the poll and leave us your thoughts, opinions or questions    https://station.page/detectivestory A special thank you to our pal Bryan Leturgez for acting as videographer, director and support crew for these episodes.  Link to buy a copy of Michael's book Tangled W Detective Mike Hammond is back behind the yellow tape. After a brief hiatus to focus on his upcoming book and reset the mission of the show, Mike returns with a full schedule for 2026.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/DetectiveStoryWebsite link: https://www.detectivestory.net    Support the show The Engine that Makes Detective Story Run: Patreon Link for Insider Conversations and Direct contact with us: https://patreon.com/DetectiveStorywithMikeHammond Big thank you to our sponsors that keep us rolling: Jenn and Drew Hammond Colonel Samuel E. Manto Core Natural Gas Services, Midland/Odessa, Texas Blue Knight Security Solutions Season 3-Recorded at The Content Club, Chicago, Illinois Content and Creator-Mike Hammond Co-Host-Chris Kafcas Video and Audio Editing by Mike Hammond and Content Club, Chicago Original Musical Score-Jared May Original Studio Artwork: Drew DeMaria Season 3 Score- "Dead and Gone Blues" by Peter Crosby (Epidemic Sound) Original Show Artwork and Logo's: Eric Rovegno https://www.thenorthcreative.com/ Los Angeles, California (Do yourself a favor and check out his work on his website) Security and Investigative assistance provided by: Blue Knight Security Solutions Contact information: blueknightsecuritysolutions.com 773-706-4920 Find us on the Socials Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @detectivestorymikehammond email Detective Hammond at: mike@detectivestory.net

    1h 30m
  4. 05/01/2025

    Season 2- Episode #20-Part 1- The Story of Richard Cain, Chicago Criminal and Cultural Enigma

    Send a text Welcome back for the start of season two of Detective Story! Gangster, police officer, hitman, international criminal, right hand to notorious Chicago Outfit Boss Sam Giancana, would be Fidel Castro assassin, JFK assassination conspirator, Anti-Castro rebel coordinator and trainer, linguist, wiretapper, polygraph examiner, Barry Goldwater bodyguard, FBI Informant and CIA operative. In his 20 plus years run in the public eye, Richard Cain was reported to have been all of the things listed above.   Chris Kafcas and Detective Mike Hammond are excited to be back and bring you a 2 part series joined by author of the true crime biography, Tangled Web,  Michael Cain.  Tangled Web is the detailed story of Chicago Outfit member, former Chicago Police Officer Richard Cain. More than just his biographer Michael Cain is Richard Cain's half brother born to the same father.  He graciously joined Detective Hammond in a conversation about his book and his journey to try and get to the bottom of the endless stories, legends and rumors about his brother.  First up in Part 1. Who was Richard Cain and how Michael began his quest.    Join us on our new Podcast interaction site, Station where you can interact directly with us @ https://station.page/detectivestory A special thank you to our pal Bryan Leturgez for acting as videographer, director and support crew for these episodes.  Link to buy a copy of Michael's book Tangled Web https://a.co/d/68A1aSJ Detective Mike Hammond is back behind the yellow tape. After a brief hiatus to focus on his upcoming book and reset the mission of the show, Mike returns with a full schedule for 2026.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/DetectiveStoryWebsite link: https://www.detectivestory.net    Support the show The Engine that Makes Detective Story Run: Patreon Link for Insider Conversations and Direct contact with us: https://patreon.com/DetectiveStorywithMikeHammond Big thank you to our sponsors that keep us rolling: Jenn and Drew Hammond Colonel Samuel E. Manto Core Natural Gas Services, Midland/Odessa, Texas Blue Knight Security Solutions Season 3-Recorded at The Content Club, Chicago, Illinois Content and Creator-Mike Hammond Co-Host-Chris Kafcas Video and Audio Editing by Mike Hammond and Content Club, Chicago Original Musical Score-Jared May Original Studio Artwork: Drew DeMaria Season 3 Score- "Dead and Gone Blues" by Peter Crosby (Epidemic Sound) Original Show Artwork and Logo's: Eric Rovegno https://www.thenorthcreative.com/ Los Angeles, California (Do yourself a favor and check out his work on his website) Security and Investigative assistance provided by: Blue Knight Security Solutions Contact information: blueknightsecuritysolutions.com 773-706-4920 Find us on the Socials Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @detectivestorymikehammond email Detective Hammond at: mike@detectivestory.net

    1h 6m
  5. 12/24/2024

    Episode 19- Interview with Chicago Police Department Homicide Sergeant Michele Wood

    Send a text Visit our website: www.detectivestory.net In Episode 19- Detective Hammond and DJMasBlanco Chris Kafcas have the great honor of interviewing Michele Wood, distinguished and decorated Chicago Police Homicide Sergeant.  Michele discusses her amazing career, her fight to become a homicide detective in CPD's male dominated homicide detective culture and her own true crime media work outside of her police career. Michele and Mike discuss cases they worked on together and give insights into the life of being a homicide detective in a city as big and violent as Chicago  Detective Mike Hammond is back behind the yellow tape. After a brief hiatus to focus on his upcoming book and reset the mission of the show, Mike returns with a full schedule for 2026.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/DetectiveStoryWebsite link: https://www.detectivestory.net    Support the show The Engine that Makes Detective Story Run: Patreon Link for Insider Conversations and Direct contact with us: https://patreon.com/DetectiveStorywithMikeHammond Big thank you to our sponsors that keep us rolling: Jenn and Drew Hammond Colonel Samuel E. Manto Core Natural Gas Services, Midland/Odessa, Texas Blue Knight Security Solutions Season 3-Recorded at The Content Club, Chicago, Illinois Content and Creator-Mike Hammond Co-Host-Chris Kafcas Video and Audio Editing by Mike Hammond and Content Club, Chicago Original Musical Score-Jared May Original Studio Artwork: Drew DeMaria Season 3 Score- "Dead and Gone Blues" by Peter Crosby (Epidemic Sound) Original Show Artwork and Logo's: Eric Rovegno https://www.thenorthcreative.com/ Los Angeles, California (Do yourself a favor and check out his work on his website) Security and Investigative assistance provided by: Blue Knight Security Solutions Contact information: blueknightsecuritysolutions.com 773-706-4920 Find us on the Socials Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @detectivestorymikehammond email Detective Hammond at: mike@detectivestory.net

    59 min
  6. 12/21/2024

    Episode 18 - The I-70 Killer

    Send a text Reach us at our website! www.detectivestroy.net In Episode 18- Detective Story begins taking on the mysterious I-70 serial killer who killed multiple people from 1992 through 2001 along the I-70 corridor stretching from Indianapolis into Missouri and then later possibly resumed in Texas.   Detective Mike Hammond is back behind the yellow tape. After a brief hiatus to focus on his upcoming book and reset the mission of the show, Mike returns with a full schedule for 2026.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/DetectiveStoryWebsite link: https://www.detectivestory.net    Support the show The Engine that Makes Detective Story Run: Patreon Link for Insider Conversations and Direct contact with us: https://patreon.com/DetectiveStorywithMikeHammond Big thank you to our sponsors that keep us rolling: Jenn and Drew Hammond Colonel Samuel E. Manto Core Natural Gas Services, Midland/Odessa, Texas Blue Knight Security Solutions Season 3-Recorded at The Content Club, Chicago, Illinois Content and Creator-Mike Hammond Co-Host-Chris Kafcas Video and Audio Editing by Mike Hammond and Content Club, Chicago Original Musical Score-Jared May Original Studio Artwork: Drew DeMaria Season 3 Score- "Dead and Gone Blues" by Peter Crosby (Epidemic Sound) Original Show Artwork and Logo's: Eric Rovegno https://www.thenorthcreative.com/ Los Angeles, California (Do yourself a favor and check out his work on his website) Security and Investigative assistance provided by: Blue Knight Security Solutions Contact information: blueknightsecuritysolutions.com 773-706-4920 Find us on the Socials Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @detectivestorymikehammond email Detective Hammond at: mike@detectivestory.net

    46 min
  7. 11/24/2024

    Detective Story Episode 17- TIME CRITICAL- Two endangered pregnant women missing in Gary, Indiana

    Send a text www.detectivestory.net.       Friend to the show, Lisette Guillen, joins us to discuss the very troubling cases of Ja'Niyah MicMichael and Emma Baum. Both young women, Ja'Niyah is 13 years of age and Emma 25, have been reported missing and both are reported to be pregnant.   Emma was 9 months pregnant and beginning to dilate at the time she was last seen or heard from on October 10th, 2024 where she was reported to have been at her boyfriend's residence in Gary, Indiana.   Ja"Niyah McMichael, 13 was reported missing on August 11, 2024 but some family members report that she may have been gone since school ended in June of 2024. She is also reported by family to have been pregnant at the time she was last heard from.  The circumstances surrounding the disappearance of both women are suspicious and time is critical in discovery their whereabouts and possible evidence. Neither women have been heard from or show any activity since their last contact and the incidents took place approximately a mile from each other.    In Episode 17, Lisette Guillen describes her knowledge of the cases with Detective Hammond and Chris Kafcas.    Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts or circumstances of either woman is encouraged to call the Gary, Indiana Police Department at (219) 881-1229 or the FBI at 800- 225-5324.  Information can be also be sent to the show at mike@detectivestory.net and will be handled accordingly.    Detective Mike Hammond is back behind the yellow tape. After a brief hiatus to focus on his upcoming book and reset the mission of the show, Mike returns with a full schedule for 2026.  Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/DetectiveStoryWebsite link: https://www.detectivestory.net    Support the show The Engine that Makes Detective Story Run: Patreon Link for Insider Conversations and Direct contact with us: https://patreon.com/DetectiveStorywithMikeHammond Big thank you to our sponsors that keep us rolling: Jenn and Drew Hammond Colonel Samuel E. Manto Core Natural Gas Services, Midland/Odessa, Texas Blue Knight Security Solutions Season 3-Recorded at The Content Club, Chicago, Illinois Content and Creator-Mike Hammond Co-Host-Chris Kafcas Video and Audio Editing by Mike Hammond and Content Club, Chicago Original Musical Score-Jared May Original Studio Artwork: Drew DeMaria Season 3 Score- "Dead and Gone Blues" by Peter Crosby (Epidemic Sound) Original Show Artwork and Logo's: Eric Rovegno https://www.thenorthcreative.com/ Los Angeles, California (Do yourself a favor and check out his work on his website) Security and Investigative assistance provided by: Blue Knight Security Solutions Contact information: blueknightsecuritysolutions.com 773-706-4920 Find us on the Socials Facebook, Instagram and TikTok: @detectivestorymikehammond email Detective Hammond at: mike@detectivestory.net

    46 min
4.9
out of 5
45 Ratings

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Mike Hammond, a retired Chicago Police Homicide Detective, leads this True Crime podcast that discusses cold cases, missing persons, and law enforcement insights.

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