Vernon Geberth’s NYPD legacy: from Bronx bloodbaths to DNA breakthroughs
Vernon Geberth’s NYPD legacy: from Bronx bloodbaths to DNA breakthroughsUpdate: 2025-11-16
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🎥 Episode 134
Dive into the raw, riveting world of retired NYPD Lieutenant Commander Vernon J. Geberth, the legendary "Godfather of Homicide," as he recounts three decades of high-stakes investigations in the brutal streets of 1970s-80s New York. From the gruesome Bronx Bathtub Torture case and the first DNA conviction in New York State to explosive clashes with corrupt brass and the infamous Larry Davis manhunt, Geberth pulls no punches on perseverance, politics, and the unyielding pursuit of justice. This documentary uncovers the tactics, triumphs, and toll of practical homicide investigation, offering insider secrets from the man who wrote the book on solving murders in America's deadliest borough.
Welcome to our Channel Reasons We Serve, a podcast dedicated to exploring the motivations, challenges, and realities of working in law enforcement. We dive deep into the personal stories of officers, discuss different career paths, and break down the roles of various agencies—from local police departments to state and federal law enforcement.
👍 Like, Subscribe, and give us a 5-star review to stay updated on more inspiring law enforcement stories! To watch more interviews with retired and active duty cops and law enforcement, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@reasonsweserve
Dive into the raw, riveting world of retired NYPD Lieutenant Commander Vernon J. Geberth, the legendary "Godfather of Homicide," as he recounts three decades of high-stakes investigations in the brutal streets of 1970s-80s New York. From the gruesome Bronx Bathtub Torture case and the first DNA conviction in New York State to explosive clashes with corrupt brass and the infamous Larry Davis manhunt, Geberth pulls no punches on perseverance, politics, and the unyielding pursuit of justice. This documentary uncovers the tactics, triumphs, and toll of practical homicide investigation, offering insider secrets from the man who wrote the book on solving murders in America's deadliest borough.
Welcome to our Channel Reasons We Serve, a podcast dedicated to exploring the motivations, challenges, and realities of working in law enforcement. We dive deep into the personal stories of officers, discuss different career paths, and break down the roles of various agencies—from local police departments to state and federal law enforcement.
👍 Like, Subscribe, and give us a 5-star review to stay updated on more inspiring law enforcement stories! To watch more interviews with retired and active duty cops and law enforcement, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@reasonsweserve
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