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Attorney Thomas Vanes takes the listener through a shocking series of revelations as he probed the facts of a case involving the murder of a six-month old baby girl.

Vanes, a supervisor of court appointed defense attorneys and former deputy prosecutor discusses the case involving his client who was accused of murdering is 6-month-old daughter we'll call Charlotte.

Vanes was handed the case from his client's former attorney who had recommended he plead guilty and agree to a 40-year prison sentence.

This one may get to you.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Author, James Mitchell recalls his old friend in the Marine Corps, Russell Paul Armstrong. After leaving the Marine's the two lost contact, until recently when Mitchell researched his old buddy, finding out much more than he ever expected.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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The author of A Badge Well Worn reunites with a former drug dealer who is mentioned in the book. The discussion gives the listener a rare glimpse of what it's like to sell drugs. Known as 'Lenny" in the book, Neil Basarich offers his personal reflections, revealing what his life was like while in the business of selling methamphetamine. He included the night he almost shot the author who was working as an undercover police officer.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Author, James Mitchell and his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes discuss the prosecution in this episode, the second of two involving the murder and dismemberment of Paul Kamyatti. This episode reveals the real-life interaction between the accused and the authorities in this highly publicized homicide.

The final hours of the defendant, William Vandiver before his execution in the electric chair in Michigan City, Indiana.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Author, James Mitchell (A Badge Well Worn) discusses with his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes (Lake County, Indiana) the prosecution of those responsible for the 1983 murder and dismemberment of Paul Kamyatti in his Hammond, Indiana home. A behind the curtain look at unpublished and unreported activities of the accused family members and the authorities who work to solve the case.
Also discussed, is the last electric chair execution in Indiana, what happened and what resulted from the disturbing final minutes of convicted murderer, William Vandiver.

This, and many other cases are also described in the author's book, A Badge Well Worn, Available on Amazon.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Author, James Mitchell and his guest, former Deputy Prosecutor, Thomas Vanes discuss the investigation of the murder of 65-year-old Victim, Paul Kamyatti whose dismembered remains were located on the southern shore of Lake Michigan in seven garbage bags. The investigation exposed the conspiracy to kill Kamyatti and his death in the family home.
This episode is part one of two, with the second episode discussing the trial and sentencing of the accused murderers.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.

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Author, James Mitchell announces the upcoming podcast featuring former Deputy Prosecutor Thomas Vanes will discuss the investigation and trial of those responsible for the murder of 65-year-old Paul Kamyatti. The murder and dismemberment and disposal of his body on the Lake Michigan shoreline.

James Mitchell will continue to present criminal justice representatives who will tell of actual events they have encountered during their service. Many of these guests will discuss actual cases that were documented in the book, A Badge Well Worn, by James Mitchell.