Chris Feistl and Jerry Salameh are two former DEA Agents who were essential in capturing the leaders of what DEA Chief Thomas Constantine once called, "the biggest, most powerful crime syndicate we've ever known," the Cali Cartel. Find out what went into tracking and taking down some of the most innovative...
Derek Maltz is a former DEA Agent and Director of the Special Operations Division for the U.S. Department of Justice. This week, Larry welcomes Mr. Maltz to the program to discuss the current drug crisis in America and the many facets that are contributing to the addiction and deaths of thousands of...
Bob Stutman joins the show to discuss his legendary career as a top DEA Special Agent. Mr. Stutman was once labeled "the most famous narc in America" by Dan Rather and had even been targeted for assassination by Pablo Escobar. In addition to insight into his time with DEA, Mr. Stutman also joins Larry Forletta...
60 minutes called Michael Levine "America's top undercover agent for 25 years." Mr. Levine's work in DEA is considered legendary because of how successful he was at handling deep cover assignments. On this episode, Mr. Levine gives details into some incredible stories during his time under deep...
As a member of the DEA's Foreign Advisory Support Team (FAST), agent Joe Piersante was assigned to a Delta Team for multiple tours in Afghanistan. During a tour, Mr. Piersante was struck by a Taliban sniper and left blind. Listen to Mr. Piersante tell his incredible story of survival and perseverance...
Retired New York City detective Kevin Gannon and criminal justice professor Dr. Lee Gilbertson join Larry to discuss their theory behind the various murders connected to the "Smiley Face Killings," resulting in the deaths of dozens of males since the late 1990s. Both Mr. Gannon and Dr. Gilbertson have...
On this episode, Larry welcomes former undercover DEA agent Robert Mazur. The inspiration for the film, The Infiltrator, Mazur spent five years working undercover within the hierarchy of Colombia's drug cartels. The work Mazur did dealing with drug lords, corrupt politicians and dirty bankers helped take...
On this first episode of Forletta Investigates, Larry welcomes former DEA agents Javier Peña and Steve Murphy. Peña and Murphy join the show to discuss the story behind their pursuit of the world's first narco-terrorist, Pablo Escobar. Immortalized in the Netflix series Narcos, both...
This new podcast from private investigator and 25 year law enforcement veteran Larry Forletta will take a close look at the current issues faced by...
A private investigator is a person who investigates on behalf of a client, usually for legal purposes. They are hired to gather evidence in the form of photos and video footage, interview witnesses, and more. In movies, private investigators are often portrayed as someone who can do almost anything or bend the law when necessary. [...]
It is important to do due diligence at a corporate level. Employees can sometimes have access to confidential information such as banking information and personal assets. Even if you are interested in hiring someone who has the experience in the areas that you need (perhaps they have handled confidential information in the past) a solid [...]
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the basic building block of life. It exists in hair, tissue, blood, and bodily fluids. DNA is unique to an individual, meaning even the smallest sliver of a fingernail could help create an individual profile. The chances of two people having the same DNA is about one in a billion. That [...]
During the current anti-law enforcement climate there have been calls to de-fund law enforcement. One of the main issues by some political entities of the country, has been to continuously criticize the militarization of law enforcement. This includes some individuals within the law enforcement community who believe militarization is not necessary for effective law enforcement. [...]
The recent events occurring in Minneapolis, MN has set back law enforcement for many years to come. As a former law enforcement professional with local, state, and federal experience I watched in disgust at the murder of George Floyd. It is my humble opinion this type of criminal behavior fits the charge of first-degree murder. [...]
Private Investigators can be an asset to the Human Resource Department in several ways. For instance, the P.I. can conduct background investigations as opposed to going to an online service to see if a potential employee has any issues. If you are attempting to find lousy behavior causing potential problems for your company or organization, [...]
