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. 3D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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/

    1h 14m

  4. 12/23/2025

    The Quiet Erosion of Privacy: Surveillance, Power, and the Constitution

    What happens when surveillance grows faster than the law meant to restrain it? In this episode, Justin sits down with Paul Avelar, attorney at the Institute for Justice, to unpack how modern surveillance technologies, especially automatic license plate reader cameras, are reshaping privacy, constitutional rights, and the balance of power between citizens and the government. From quiet local contracts to nationwide databases, this conversation reveals how systems built in the name of safety can quietly become tools of pervasive tracking. Key Moments: How license plate reader cameras work and what happens with the data they collectThe lack of transparency and oversight at the city and state levelReal-world examples of surveillance abuse and misuse by those in powerWhy this issue cuts across political lines and demands bipartisan reformWhat solutions could actually protect privacy without abandoning public safetyThis episode challenges the assumption that surveillance is only a problem for criminals or future administrations we don’t trust. It asks listeners to reconsider how much privacy is lost when data is collected indefinitely, shared broadly, and used without probable cause. If you care about constitutional rights, government accountability, civil liberties, or simply the idea of being left alone in a free society, this conversation is essential listening. Tune in to hear these hard-hitting questions. The answers are vital because they affect us all. Follow Justin and the pod: @truthbefoundpodcast Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/ Institute for Justice: https://ij.org/ About the Fourth Amendment work: https://ij.org/issues/ijs-project-on-the-4th-amendment/ The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-4/

    49 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    Hope, Desperation, and Politics: A Venezuelan Perspective on U.S. Actions

    In today’s Spanish-language episode, Justin sits down with Faviola, originally from Venezuela and now a U.S. citizen, to break down the rapidly unfolding crisis surrounding the U.S. attacks on Venezuelan boats, the absence of evidence behind the drug-trafficking claims, and the deep divide this has created among Venezuelans both inside the country and abroad. Together, they explore how desperation, hope, misinformation, and geopolitical power collide to shape life-or-death consequences for ordinary people. Listeners will gain: A clearer understanding of what’s actually happening between the U.S. and Venezuela A deeper empathy for the people caught in the middle A challenge to re-examine assumptions about intervention, immigration, and geopolitics A reminder that “liberation” without autonomy isn’t liberation at all This episode is essential for Americans wanting to understand the truth behind the boat strikes, Venezuelans searching for clarity amid overwhelming misinformation, immigrants and advocates concerned about due process and human rights, and anyone who wants a deeper, human perspective beyond headlines. This conversation may unsettle long-held beliefs, but it also opens the door for more informed judgment, more compassion, and more accountability in how nations wield their power. Follow along for more as this situation continues to evolve. Show Notes: Follow Justin and the pod: @truthbefoundpodcast  Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/ Follow Faviola on TikTok: @moreandchismes

    46 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    Promises Betrayed: The Human Cost of America’s Shifting Immigration Policies

    The word asylum should mean safety, a promise that the United States will protect those fleeing violence, persecution, or death. For many, from Iran to El Salvador to Venezuela, it has become a maze of shifting rules, bureaucracy, broken commitments, and political stunts. In this episode, Justin sits down with immigration attorney Monika Sud-Devaraj, who’s spent decades on both sides of the system, to break down the asylum process. They also expose how policy changes and funding cuts are complicating lives and destroying faith in the U.S.’s integrity. Key Moments: The Reality of Asylum: What it means under U.S. law and why so few qualify, even when their fear is real. Due Process Denied: How sudden rule changes and revoked statuses leave people vulnerable to deportation and possible persecution, torture, or death. The CBP One Fallout: How the shutdown of a critical entry pathway left thousands stranded in legal limbo. Fear and Bureaucracy: The human toll of endless paperwork, language barriers, and confusion for people simply trying to survive. Funding Cuts and Consequences: Why eliminating legal aid programs has made the immigration courts even slower and more dangerous. A System in Crisis: How political agendas have turned real human suffering into propaganda and who pays the price. If you’ve ever wondered what happens to the people America promised to protect or how politics have twisted the meaning of justice—this conversation will challenge your assumptions. It’s a must-listen for anyone who believes in fairness, faith, or the idea that truth should guide policy, not propaganda. Listen now to understand what’s really happening behind the headlines and how we can demand better from a system built on freedom and compassion. Show Notes: Follow Justin and the pod: @truthbefoundpodcast  Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/ Monika’s Law Offices: https://msdlawaz.com/ National Immigration Forum (advocates): https://forumtogether.org/  The Florence Project: https://firrp.org/ Women of Welcome: https://www.womenofwelcome.com/ World Relief: https://worldrelief.org/immigration-legal-services/

    50 min

  7. 11/11/2025

    Faith Under Fire: Pastor Ara’s Fight for the Persecuted

    What happens when a man who fled one of the world’s most oppressive regimes for religious freedom discovers that the country that saved him is now sending others like him back into danger? In this eye-opening episode, host Justin Yentes speaks with Pastor Ara Torosian, an Iranian-Armenian Christian who escaped persecution under Iran’s Islamic regime, found refuge in the United States, and now fights for fellow believers whose asylum protections have been suddenly and unjustly revoked. Together, they unravel a story where faith, integrity, and U.S. policy collide, with lives hanging in the balance. Key Moments: Pastor Ara’s Origin Story: Growing up Armenian Christian in Iran, finding faith under oppression, and risking everything to lead an underground church. Arrest and Torture: Ara’s arrest for possessing Bibles, his refusal to betray fellow Christians, and the enduring trauma of his torture. Seeking Freedom: The journey to the United States through a refugee program and building a new faith community in Los Angeles. Faith and Comfort in America: The cultural shock of Western Christianity and the danger of taking freedom for granted. The Deportations Begin: How Iranian Christians were recently sent back to Iran under the current administration, despite legal asylum claims. Advocacy and Hunger Strike: Ara’s peaceful protest at the White House and his call for reform in America’s broken asylum system. The Call to Conscience: What faith, justice, and integrity require of those who claim to stand for religious freedom. This episode challenges what you think you know about religious freedom, immigration, and American integrity. It’s for listeners who care about human rights, faith under pressure, and the moral cost of political decisions. Learn how one man’s courage can still make a difference and how you can, too. Listen now on Truth Be Found. Show Notes: Follow Justin and the pod: @truthbefoundpodcast Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/ Follow Pastor Ara: @aratorosian National Immigration Forum (advocates): https://forumtogether.org/ The Florence Project: https://firrp.org/ Women of Welcome: https://www.womenofwelcome.com/ World Relief: https://worldrelief.org/immigration-legal-services/ Start with Welcome by Bri Stensrud: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Welcome-Compassionate-Immigration-Conversation/dp/0310154251

    57 min

  8. 10/28/2025

    Breaking Faith, Part 2: Rachel Jeffs on Healing and Helping Others Escape the FLDS 

    She escaped the walls of control; now she’s shedding light on the abuse that keeps others trapped. In this powerful continuation of our two-part conversation, Justin Yentes sits down once again with Rachel Jeffs, survivor, author, and daughter of FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, and Tawni Browning, an advocate for survivors. Together, they go deeper into what comes after escape, the struggle to learn how to exist in a world you don’t understand while finding the basics needed to survive... and all of that has to be done while healing from abuse, parenting, and building a sustainable life. Rachel’s story doesn’t end with freedom; it begins there. In Part 2, she and Tawni open up about the backlash survivors face, the systems that fail them, and the community it takes to help people truly start over. This episode is a lesson in resilience, advocacy, and the enduring power of truth. How Rachel continues to receive hate from within the FLDS community. What it takes to help survivors rebuild: housing, mental health support, etc. The impact of the series “Escaping Polygamy” on those still inside the FLDS. The fear, relearning, and healing needed to step into a world you were taught to fear. What you can do to support survivors by advocating for protections and accountability. This episode is for anyone who believes that awareness isn’t enough, that survival stories must lead to systemic change. Whether you’re a survivor, an advocate, or someone trying to understand the realities of cult control and coercive systems, this conversation will deepen your understanding and strengthen your resolve. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first to hear Rachel’s full story of survival and escape, then join us for this powerful continuation. Follow Justin and the pod: @truthbefoundpodcast Link to Justin’s agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/ Follow Rachel Jeffs: @racheljeffsofficial Buy Rachel's book Breaking Free: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/breaking-free-rachel-jeffs?variant=32117440348194 Watch the Lifetime series Escaping Polygamy: https://www.mylifetime.com/shows/escaping-polygamy Watch the Lifetime movie Surviving My Father: https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/surviving-my-father-the-rachel-jeffs-story

    50 min
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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
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Truth Be Found

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