Forletta Investigates Podcast
Forletta Investigates takes a close look at topics within the worlds of criminal justice and true crime, as well as in-depth conversations about current issues facing law enforcement.
Larry Forletta has over 25 years of professional law enforcement experience working for the Maryland State Police and the DEA.
He is a private investigator and founder of Forletta Consulting and Investigation Services.
The French Connection with Pete Charette
This week, Larry welcomes Pierre "Pete" Charette to the show, for an in-depth look at one of DEA's most famous investigators. Mr. Charette's undercover work spanned across the globe from the United States to the French criminal underworld. The courage and innovative techniques Mr. Charette utilized during his 33 year career...
Smuggler’s Paradise with Larry Holifield
Larry Holifield is the former DEA Regional Director for Mexico and Central America. For over 23 years, his incredible array of experiences within DEA included combating drug traffickers in Central America, seizing airplanes full of cocaine, and flipping informants. Mr. Holifield shares stories from his tim...
The Downfall of Noriega with William “Lenny” Athas
William "Lenny" Athas is a former Assistant U.S. Attorney, Special Agent for the DEA, and Maryland State Trooper. He is also currently a practicing private defense attorney and with all of his experiences working in law enforcement and the courts, Lenny joins Forletta Investigates for one of our most entertaining...
Chris Fesitl and Jerry Salameh on The Cai Cartel
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 on the Poisoning of America
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...
Robert Stutman: The Most Famous Narc in America
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...