Proper Scoundrel

Adam Cordova
  • 5.0 (4)
  • TRUE CRIME

Veteran law enforcement officers share behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most famous crime stories in history. Their unscripted firsthand insights reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public, offering a gripping and authentic perspective on landmark cases that shaped criminal justice and captured national attention.

  1. 3D AGO

    EP-41 / Lieutenant Oscar Martinez, Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept.

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/Ir5SCZN4YUQ 🔥🗳️ Election Season is HERE — June 2nd, 2026 is approaching fast! Active Duty Los Angeles Sheriff Candidate Oscar Martinez comes to the show to tell the reason he believes he should lead the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department into the future.  He explains how his three tours in the United States Marine Infantry Unit fighting for his country in Iraq and Afghanistan prepared him to handle any situation hes faced with and still had the time two Master degrees and a bachelors to boot. His time as a Watch Commander of the Palmdale Station, Department Advocate and a host of other high profile assignments give him the tools needed to take the department from an administration that seems to be asleep at the wheel or worse, purposely destroying the once premiere law enforcement department in the world.. station has given him the experience to lead on day one. On this explosive episode, Active Duty Los Angeles Sheriff Candidate Oscar Martinez joins the show to lay out his vision for the future of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. From combat deployments overseas to leadership on the streets of LA County, Martinez explains why he believes he’s the right man to restore leadership, accountability, and public trust inside one of the most iconic law enforcement agencies in the world. 🎖️ A United States Marine Infantry veteran with THREE combat tours in Iraq & Afghanistan, Martinez discusses how the battlefield prepared him to handle high-pressure situations, make critical decisions under fire, and lead from the front. 🎓 While serving his country and community, he also earned: ✅ Two Master’s Degrees ✅ One Bachelor’s Degree 👮‍♂️ Martinez breaks down his experience as: 🔹 Watch Commander at Palmdale Station 🔹 Department Advocacy 🔹 Leader in multiple high-profile assignments throughout LASD He speaks candidly about the current direction of the department, concerns over leadership failures, morale issues, public safety, recruitment problems, and what he believes must change immediately to stop the decline of what was once considered the premier law enforcement department in the world. 🔥 Topics Include: 🚨 Law Enforcement Leadership 🚨 Crime & Public Safety 🚨 LASD Politics 🚨 Deputy Morale 🚨 Sheriff Election Issues 🚨 Marine Corps Leadership 🚨 Criminal Justice Reform 🚨 The Future of Los Angeles County 💬 Do YOU think LASD needs a major leadership change? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. https://oscar4sheriff.com/ 👍 LIKE | 💥 SHARE | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more real conversations with law enforcement leaders, first responders, military veterans, and public safety professionals.  @properscoundrel  @Oscar4lasheriff  #aproperscoundrel

    1h 37m

  2. MAY 12

    EP-40 / Sheriff Alex Villanueva, 2018-2022.Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept.

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/jciFxlOcVmU 🔥🗳️ Election Season is HERE — June 2nd, 2026 is approaching fast! 🚨🎙️ Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins the Proper Scoundrel Podcast for a gripping, no-holds-barred interview about his mission to retake control of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department — the powerful office he led from 2018 to 2022. 🚔⚖️ Drawing on more than 40 years in law enforcement, Villanueva exposes the political infighting, corruption, betrayals, and internal power struggles he says plague the nation’s largest sheriff’s department. 💥👀 Nothing is off limits as he breaks down the controversial scandals impacting Los Angeles County and the growing concerns surrounding alleged hospice fraud and nonprofit fraud schemes affecting vulnerable families and taxpayers alike. 💰🕵️‍♂️📰 Villanueva also discusses the mounting pressure of policing in a deeply polarized state, the battles he faced behind closed doors, and the inspiration behind his book, Holding the Thin Blue Line in a Deep Blue State. 📖🔥 From explosive accusations to insider revelations, this episode dives deep into the hidden side of power, politics, and law enforcement in Los Angeles. If you want the stories rarely told in public, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss. 🎧🚨🔥 Holding the Thin Blue Line in a Deep Blue State is available on Amazon https://a.co/d/0a8Ot4EJ  @Sheriffvillanueva33 @properscoundrel  #aproperscoundrel #TrueCrime #PoliceCorruption #InternalAffairs #JusticeSystem #BreakingNews #CrimePodcast #LawEnforcement #Accountability #UncoveredTruth #RealCrime #Investigations  #BehindTheBadge #CrimeStories #PodcastLife

    1h 1m

  3. MAY 3

    EP-39 / Los Angeles Fire Dept, Battalion Chief Jim Ruiz. (Ret)

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/9kzgCa4q478 🔥 This Episode is Fire — Literally! 🔥 🎙️ Battalion Chief Jim Ruiz of the Los Angeles City Fire Department (Ret.) joins the channel for an unforgettable deep dive into the realities of life on the front lines. From his early days as a paramedic to serving as a Truck Company Captain—and ultimately rising to Battalion Chief overseeing approximately eight fire stations—Chief Ruiz shares hard-earned lessons, intense moments, and leadership insights from one of the most elite fire departments in the world. 🚒 In this episode, you’ll hear: • What it takes to lead under pressure • Real stories from the fire line • The mindset required to rise through the ranks • Lessons in discipline, teamwork, and resilience Whether you’re in the fire service, aspiring to join, or just love powerful real-life stories—this is one conversation you don’t want to miss. 🔥 Tap in, subscribe, and let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments!  @properscoundrel #jimruiz776 #FireService #LAFD #FirstResponders #Podcast #FirefighterLife #aproperscoundrel #TrueCrime  #LawEnforcement #firefighter

    1h 32m

  4. APR 19

    EP-37 / LA Sheriff's Detective Angel Rodriguez (Ret)

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/SdRlO91yyT4 🔥 Legends do exist. 🎙️ Retired Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detective Angel Rodriguez joins the show to take us inside his years patrolling East Los Angeles—where crime isn’t occasional, but constant, driven by some of the most violent gangs in the country. His dedication and relentless work ethic earned him a promotion to the highly coveted role of Station Detective. 🚨 In this explosive episode, Rodriguez pulls back the curtain on 33 years in law enforcement, including his time with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s elite Major Crimes Unit—the bureau called in when cases turn deadly. 💰 Murder-for-hire 🕶️ Kidnappings 🔫 Serial robberies 💥 These aren’t just cases—they’re real-life battles from the front lines… and the stories behind a true legend. #aproperscoundrel #TrueCrime

    38 min

  5. APR 13

    EP-36 / LA Sheriff's Sergeant John Steele (Ret)

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/kvt3eOLbicg 🚨 TRUE CRIME EXPOSED 🚨 What happens when the watchdogs become the story? 🎙️ Sergeant John Steele is back — and this time, nothing is off limits. In this explosive episode, we dive deep into the shadowy world of Internal Affairs — the cases they don’t want you to question, the investigations that raise more red flags than answers, and the system that’s supposed to police itself. 💥 From past scandals to present-day controversies, John draws on his years inside the Internal Investigations Unit to break down: ⚖️ The miscarriage of justice surrounding Deputy Trevor Kirk 🧩 What’s changed… and what’s gotten worse 🚫 The uncomfortable truths most insiders won’t say out loud This isn’t just true crime — this is real-time accountability. 👀 If you think you know how the system works… think again. 🔥 WATCH NOW and decide for yourself: Is Internal Affairs about justice — or damage control? #aproperscoundrel #TrueCrime #PoliceCorruption #InternalAffairs #JusticeSystem #BreakingNews #CrimePodcast #LawEnforcement #Accountability #UncoveredTruth #RealCrime #Investigations #Whistleblower #SystemFailure #BehindTheBadge #CrimeStories #PodcastLife

    1h 24m

  6. APR 6

    EP-35 / Special Agent Dan “Rojo” Evanilla, Special Services Unit (SSU) CDCR (Ret.)

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/ELP4J0jPMxc 🔥 TRUE CRIME EXCLUSIVE: INSIDE CALIFORNIA’S MOST DANGEROUS PRISON GANGS 🔥 What really happens behind prison walls… and on the streets when the worst offenders get out? In this raw, unfiltered episode, Special Agent Dan “Rojo” Evanilla (Ret.) pulls back the curtain on his time inside the elite Special Services Unit (SSU) with CDCR. From high-risk parole operations to face-to-face encounters with some of the most feared prison gangs in America, this is the side of true crime you never hear about. Rojo shares behind-the-scenes, uncensored stories of tracking and taking down violent offenders tied to groups like the Mexican Mafia, Black Guerrilla Family, Aryan Brotherhood, and Nazi Lowriders—and what it’s really like working alongside tactical teams from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department OSS and LAPD CRASH units. ⚠️ This isn’t scripted. This isn’t sanitized. This is real life on the front lines. From chasing parole violators to navigating gang politics that extend far beyond prison walls, every story reveals just how deep the system goes—and how dangerous the job can be. 👁️ If you’re into: True crime documentaries Prison gang investigations Law enforcement insider stories Real undercover operations High-risk fugitive takedowns …this episode will have you hooked from start to finish. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND FOLLOW TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL. #TrueCrime #LosAngeles #PoliceStories #cdcr #fugitive #prisongangs  #GangUnit @aproperscoundrel

    2h 15m

  7. MAR 23

    EP-33 / Homicide Lt. Gil Carrillo, Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept (Ret)

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/oHRd2tdwqbw !!THE NIGHT STALKER EPISODE!!! Youtube/Aproperscoundrel-Ep/33 Featured on PEACOCK TV'S, The Night Stalker Tapes and NETFLIX'S The Hunt for a Serial Killer, legendary Los Angeles County Sheriff's Homicide investigator Gil Carrillo sits down with Proper Scoundrel for a no-holds-barred, inside look at the hunt for Richard Ramirez—the sadistic predator known as the “NIGHT STALKER.” This isn’t a retelling. This is the case—through the eyes of the man in the room. From blood-soaked crime scenes to the pressure-cooker pursuit that gripped a city in fear, Carrillo reveals what it really took to track one of the most vicious killers in history—and how that case forged him into one of the nation’s elite homicide minds. But the darkness doesn’t stop there… He dives into the haunting twists of the SAMANTHA GUTHRIE case, sharing details that will leave you questioning everything. And in a turn you won’t see coming, he opens up about working beyond the badge—including an unexpected connection with comedian GEORGE LOPEZ. Relentless. Unfiltered. Unforgettable. This episode will get under your skin—and stay there. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND FOLLOW TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL. @aproperscoundrel  @realgilcarrillo

    1h 50m

  8. FEB 22

    Ep-29 / Detective Moses Castillo, Los Angeles Police Dept. (Ret)

    SEE THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE- https://youtu.be/0SXDwM1phAE This week, we sit down with **Detective Moses Castillo (Ret.)**, a 30-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department and trusted on-air contributor to Fox News, CNN, and ABC News. He takes us inside his investigation of the horrific 2016 Echo Park murder of 11-year-old Yonathan Aguilar and the devastating killing of 3-year-old Ruby Vasquez. These cases shook a city to its core — and the emotional toll still lingers. From the darkest corners of Los Angeles to national headlines, Castillo shares firsthand accounts from decades spent investigating the most heartbreaking crimes imaginable — **sex crimes against children, missing persons, and human trafficking**. This episode will break your heart… but it will also open your eyes to the very real evil that exists — and the relentless fight to stop it. 🔎 Raw. ⚖️ Unflinching. 🛑 Unforgettable. Listen now — and hear the truth from the detective who lived it. @properscoundrel PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, SHARE AND FOLLOW TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL. @detectivemosescastillo

    1h 28m
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Veteran law enforcement officers share behind-the-scenes accounts of some of the most famous crime stories in history. Their unscripted firsthand insights reveal untold details, investigative challenges, and personal experiences rarely seen by the public, offering a gripping and authentic perspective on landmark cases that shaped criminal justice and captured national attention.

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  • Creator
    Adam Cordova
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Proper Scoundrel

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