Truth Be Found

Justin Yentes
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"Truth Be Found" is not your average podcast—it's a thrilling journey into the heart of investigation with your host, Justin Yentes. Join Justin as he dives deep into the world of high-stakes investigations, interviewing colleagues and experts who have ventured into the jungles and beyond to discover the truth. From researchers and attorneys to digital forensics experts, Delta Force, and SEAL Team Six, each episode offers a captivating glimpse into the minds of those who seek truth in the most complex cases. Get ready to uncover secrets, explore groundbreaking technologies, and experience the adrenaline-pumping world of investigation with Justin Yentes on "Truth Be Found."

  1. 2D AGO

    Facts vs. Headlines: How Truth Gets Lost in the Age of Outrage

    In a world where headlines move faster than facts, how do you tell the difference between what’s really true, and what just “feels” true? This episode digs into the growing divide between verified facts and viral narratives. Joined by criminal defense attorney Doug Passon and journalist-turned-investigator Jamie Montoya, we explore how professionals in law, journalism, and investigations gather, vet, and present evidence when the stakes are at their highest and what happens when that process is ignored in favor of speed, emotion, and engagement. Key Topics: How investigators, attorneys, and journalists verify and document evidence Why credibility, connection, and control shape outcomes in high-stakes cases The rise of “influencer news” and the erosion of traditional editorial standards How to spot red flags and evaluate whether information is trustworthy The role of storytelling in shaping public perception and legal outcomes This episode is for anyone trying to make sense of today’s information landscape, whether you’re a legal professional, investigator, journalist, or simply someone who wants to think more critically about the stories shaping public opinion. It challenges the idea that more information leads to more truth, and asks a deeper question: are we seeking facts, or just confirming what we already believe? Be sure to follow the show and subscribe to the YouTube channel to never miss an episode!    Justin Yentes: @truthbefoundpodcast   Check out Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/   Jamie Montoya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiemontoya/ Doug Passon: @dougpasson2020 Doug’s law firm: https://dougpassonlaw.com/ Ground News: https://ground.news/

    55 min

  2. MAR 31

    ICE Authority Explained: What the Constitution Actually Says

    Can federal agents enter your home without a judge’s signature? And if they can’t… why do so many people believe they can? In this episode, Justin Yentes sits down with attorney Joey Hamby and former law enforcement officer Matt Browning to examine immigration enforcement through a constitutional lens. Instead of debating politics, the panel focuses on what the law says, breaking down the difference between administrative and judicial warrants, the constitutional protections of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments, and how due process is applied during civil immigration enforcement. Through lived experience and case law the discussion explores how constitutional protections apply to homes, how consent can change the legal landscape, and why the difference between civil immigration enforcement and criminal law enforcement matters more than most people realize. Key Topics The difference between administrative warrants and judicial warrants How the Fourth Amendment protects homes and effects Due process language that applies to “persons,” not just citizens The role of local law enforcement vs. federal immigration authorities How political narratives often obscure the legal framework This episode is for anyone trying to understand immigration enforcement beyond the headlines and what the Constitution says about government authority and individual rights. It challenges assumptions from both sides of the political spectrum. The law surrounding immigration enforcement, due process, and federal authority is far more nuanced than the public conversation often allows. Be sure to follow the show and subscribe to the YouTube channel so you never miss an update! Follow Justin Yentes: @truthbefoundpodcast  Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/    Follow Joey Hamby: https://attorneysforfreedom.com/teammember/joey-hamby/ Follow Matt Browning: https://www.instagram.com/matsonbrowning/ Buy Matt’s book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-hate-next-door-undercover-within-the-new-face-of-white-supremacy-matson-browning/964fba3e77e39704?affiliate=1713&ean=9781728276632&next=t&singleFormat=true The Constitution: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/ Fourth Amendment: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-4/ Fifth Amendment: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-5/ 14th Amendment – Due Process & Equal Protection: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-14/

    1h 12m

  3. MAR 17

    Use of Force and the Constitution: What the Law Says

    Before reacting to a viral clip or choosing a political side, there’s a more important question: what does the law say? Public debates about police use of force often begin with a short video, a headline, or a social media narrative, but the legal standards that govern these moments were defined decades ago by the Supreme Court and they’re far more complex than most public discussions suggest. In this episode, Justin Yentes is joined by self-defense attorney Joey Hamby and former LEO Matt Browning to break down the constitutional framework behind use-of-force cases. They examine the landmark Supreme Court decisions that courts rely on when determining whether force was lawful and how those standards are applied in real-world situations where officers must make split-second decisions. Key Topics: The three main factors courts use when analyzing police use of force How courts evaluate split-second decisions made in dangerous situations Why police training, departmental policy, and institutional accountability matter How media incentives and public outrage can distort complex legal cases Why transparency and fairness are essential to public trust in the justice system This episode is for listeners who want to understand how the law evaluates use-of-force cases, rather than relying on viral clips or political commentary. It may challenge assumptions about how courts view police actions, how civil rights claims work, and why legal standards often look very different from the debates playing out online. Make sure that you follow the show and subscribe to the YouTube channel so you never miss an update! Follow Justin Yentes: @truthbefoundpodcast   Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/   Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/matsonbrowning/ Matt Browning’s book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-hate-next-door-undercover-within-the-new-face-of-white-supremacy-matson-browning/964fba3e77e39704?affiliate=1713&ean=9781728276632&next=t&singleFormat=true Joey Hamby, Attorney: https://attorneysforfreedom.com/teammember/joey-hamby/ Graham v. Connor: https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/490/386/ Tennessee v. Garner: https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/471/1/ Statue 42 U.S.C. § 1983 — Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/1983 Fourteenth Amendment: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-14/

    1h 18m

  4. MAR 3

    Dennis Root on Use-of-Force: The George Zimmerman & Trayvon Martin Case Explained

    The George Zimmerman trial about the death of Trayvon Martin reshaped national conversations on self-defense, race, and the legal system. Beyond the headlines, the case was far more complex. In this episode, Justin discusses it all with Dennis Root, a nationally recognized use-of-force expert and key witness in the Zimmerman trial. He breaks down the forensic evidence, media misconceptions, and what the public still gets wrong about high-profile cases like this. Key Points: Understand what constitutes “reasonable” use of force in self-defense situations. What it feels like to fear for your life and how biology and training take over. Why expert witnesses are crucial in helping juries and judges interpret evidence. Stand Your Ground vs. Self-Defense: Learn how these legal concepts apply. This episode cuts through the noise, offering a deeper understanding of use-of-force and self-defense, media distortion, and the complexities of cases that become national conversations. Listen now for a peek behind the curtain of this trial through the eyes of an expert witness. Follow Justin and the pod: @truthbefoundpodcast    Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/     Dennis's website with links to his training courses and podcast: Force Concepts Training & Consulting - myfctc.com

    58 min

  5. FEB 17

    Invisible Victims: The Children Left Behind After a Crime

    What happens to the child left behind after an act of violence destroys an entire family? In this deeply personal episode, Justin Yentes is joined by Thaddeus Mellon and mitigation expert Doug Passon to explore the lives often left out of criminal justice narratives, the children who lose everything when one parent dies and another is sent to prison. Through Thaddeus’s lived experience of trauma, instability, foster care, and survival, the conversation reveals how loss, stigma, and system failures shape a child’s path long after the courtroom proceedings end. At the same time, this episode examines the role of mitigation, empathy, and context in the pursuit of justice, asking whether the legal system can truly account for the full human story behind a crime, and what responsibility society carries toward the children caught in its wake. Key Topics: Losing both parents to a single act of violence Childhood trauma, instability, and life inside group homes Domestic abuse, control, and competing public narratives The role of mitigation in telling the full human story at sentencing What society owes children who become collateral damage of crime This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of justice beyond punishment, legal professionals, advocates, trauma specialists, and listeners drawn to the human realities behind true crime. It challenges the assumption that a sentence brings closure, expands our definition of who the true victims are, and asks whether empathy has a rightful place inside a system built to judge. Follow Justin and the pod: @truthbefoundpodcast Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/ Follow Thaddeus Mellon: @vgg.ego Link to Doug Passon’s work: https://dougpassonlaw.com/

    59 min

  6. FEB 3

    Venezuela After Maduro: Same System, New Faces

    When a dictator is removed, does freedom follow or does the system simply reshape itself? In this episode, Justin sits down with Faviola, an advocate for Venezuela, for a deeply personal and unfiltered conversation about what really happened when Nicolás Maduro was arrested and why the moment that felt like hope for millions of Venezuelans may not have brought the change the world expected. Through lived experience, historical context, and on-the-ground insight, the conversation explores why political change without structural reform can leave fear, control, and instability firmly in place and why transitions of power are far more complex than simply removing a single leader. Key topics: Why removing a leader doesn’t dismantle a dictatorship The role of loyalty, legacy, and repetition within authoritarian regimes Why transition plans matter and how power vacuums can worsen chaos The resilience, humanity, and enduring hope of the Venezuelan people This episode is for anyone trying to understand modern authoritarianism, political transitions, and the lived reality behind regime change. It will challenge assumptions about what freedom looks like, question whether hope alone is enough to rebuild a nation, and invite listeners to consider how power, fear, and loyalty outlast individual leaders. Follow Justin and the pod: @truthbefoundpodcast   Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/   Follow Faviola on TikTok: @moreandchismes

    51 min

  7. JAN 20

    Power Shifts in the Mexican Mafia with Former Member Angel Garcia

    What happens when the most powerful rule of an organization is broken by the man at the top? In this episode, Justin sits down with Angel Garcia, a former Mexican Mafia member who lived the hierarchy, enforced the code, and now sees the system clearly from the outside. Together, they unpack the shockwaves caused by a top leader’s confession to multiple cold-case murders and why that single act threatens the foundation of loyalty, power, and discipline inside the Mexican Mafia. This conversation goes far beyond headlines. Beyond the shake up in the Mexican Mafia, this discussion also cuts through misinformation around drug trafficking, separating political narratives from operational reality, and Angel opens up about freedom and life after prison. Key Messages Explored Why never talking to the police is the Mexican Mafia’s most sacred rule The ripple effects of leadership hypocrisy inside prison gang structures What the public gets wrong about fentanyl trafficking routes and operations Why rebuilding a lawful life is harder than life inside the organization Listeners will gain rare insight into how organized crime functions, why hypocrisy at the top dismantles belief systems from the inside, and what real accountability looks like after a life shaped by violence and control. Anyone seeking to understand the human cost behind gang culture, mass incarceration, and the drug trade will learn a lot in this episode—straight from a man who lived it. Follow Justin and the pod: @truthbefoundpodcast  Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/

    44 min

  8. JAN 6

    Before the Crime: Trauma, Childhood, and the Question of Who We Punish

    What if the question isn’t what someone deserves but what it would take for them to live a good life? In this episode, Justin Yentes sits down with Liz, a pioneering mitigation specialist and author of the upcoming book The Deserving. Through decades of work on capital cases, Liz has helped courts see the full humanity of people facing society’s harshest punishments. Together, they unpack how trauma, poverty, intergenerational harm, and systemic failure shape lives long before the justice system ever becomes involved and why punishment alone cannot create safety or justice. Liz also shares the cases that changed her, the patterns she’s seen across hundreds of lives, and why mitigation isn’t about excuses, it’s about context, truth, and moral clarity. Key Topics Covered: Why jurors often never hear the full story before deciding life or death The myth of equal opportunity and the danger of retributive justice How adverse childhood experiences shape behavior, health, and outcomes Intergenerational trauma and the unseen legacy of abuse, poverty, and violence Mental health crises and why jails have become America’s largest providers This episode will challenge deeply held beliefs about punishment, responsibility, and who we consider worthy of care. If this conversation unsettles you, that’s the point. This episode asks us to rethink who we protect, who we abandon, and what kind of society we’re choosing to build. Follow Justin and the pod: @truthbefoundpodcast Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com Follow Liz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-vartkessian/ Follow ARC, Inc.: @advancechange About Advancing Real Change, Inc.: https://advancechange.org/

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"Truth Be Found" is not your average podcast—it's a thrilling journey into the heart of investigation with your host, Justin Yentes. Join Justin as he dives deep into the world of high-stakes investigations, interviewing colleagues and experts who have ventured into the jungles and beyond to discover the truth. From researchers and attorneys to digital forensics experts, Delta Force, and SEAL Team Six, each episode offers a captivating glimpse into the minds of those who seek truth in the most complex cases. Get ready to uncover secrets, explore groundbreaking technologies, and experience the adrenaline-pumping world of investigation with Justin Yentes on "Truth Be Found."

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  • Creator
    Justin Yentes
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Truth Be Found

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