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A Police Family’s Nightmare: Three Unsolved Homicides

A Police Family’s Nightmare: Three Unsolved Homicides

Update: 2025-09-01
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A police family with three unsolved homicides. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Charlyn O’Brien to revisit the killings of her grandmother (1952) and her brothers Brady (1990) and Kelty (2008)—all still cold. Former FBI Special Agent–turned–PI Frank Brostrom joins us to walk through what’s known, what was missed, and why fresh tips now could finally crack these cases.You’ll hear:The 1952 robbery-murder of Charlotte’s grandmother and the eyewitness account that survived with herBrady O’Brien’s last night, the party, and the chase that ended in a brutal attack—plus the 2020 tip that reshaped the timelineKelty O’Brien’s 2008 early-morning ambush near work and why investigators believe it was a targeted, possibly for-hire hitHow retired legends from STL homicide and prosecutors are re-reviewing leads todayThe O’Brien family’s resilience—Mark O’Brien’s service, health fight, and the community that still rallies around themKnow something—anything—about Brady or Kelty’s cases?Call CrimeStoppers: 866-371-TIPS (8477). Tips are routed to Frank and vetted with local/state/federal partners. Even a small detail or something you heard years ago could move this forward.🎧 Hosts: Danny, Tommy, JJ & Producer John📍 Recorded in St. Louis • “The Brighter Side of Blue”#TrueCrime #ColdCase #StLouis #JusticeForBrady #JusticeForKelty #LawEnforcement #BrighterSideOfBlue

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A Police Family’s Nightmare: Three Unsolved Homicides

A Police Family’s Nightmare: Three Unsolved Homicides

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