Philadelphia Cases Archives

Episode 161: Jim Sweeney and Rich Macko – Broad Street Shootout

April 10, 2019April 18, 2019Drugs, Philadelphia Cases, Violent CrimeLeave a comment

In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, retired agents Jim Sweeney and Rich Macko review the March 16, 1994 Broad Street shootout where Rich Macko and another...

Episode 147: Judy Tyler and Jack Saltarelli – Meth Lab Fugitive

December 19, 2018January 2, 2019Drugs, Informants/Cooperating Witnesses, Philadelphia CasesLeave a comment

Retired agent Judy Tyler served 31 years with the FBI. In this episode of FBI Retired Case File Review, Judy Tyler reviews her hunt for fugitive Jack Saltarelli, fleeing...

Episode 143: Michael McGowan – Ghost, Working Undercover

November 22, 2018November 29, 2018Organized Crime, Philadelphia Cases, Undercover AgentsLeave a comment

Retired agent Michael McGowan served with the FBI for more than 30 years. During his career he was assigned to the Philadelphia and Boston Divisions. In this episode of...

Episode 136: Michael McGowan – Falsely Accused, Pakistani Heroin

October 4, 2018February 6, 2019Drugs, Philadelphia Cases, Undercover Agents2 Comments

Retired FBI Special Agent Michael McGowan served with the FBI for more than 30 years. Early in his career, while assigned to the Philadelphia Division, he worked major drug...

Episode 131: Dave Richter – Johnston Gang, Kiddie Gang Murders

August 30, 2018October 13, 2018Philadelphia Cases, Property Crime, Violent Crime6 Comments

Retired agent Dave Richter served in the FBI for more than 33 years, ten as a support employee and 23 as a special agent. During most of his agent...

Episode 128: Stephen Heaney – Philadelphia Tow Truck Ambush

August 9, 2018April 22, 2019Philadelphia Cases, Violent CrimeLeave a comment

Retired agent Stephen Heaney served in the FBI for more than 25 years. His entire career was spent at the Philadelphia Division working, primarily, major thefts and violent crimes....

Episode 123: J.J. Klaver – Electronic Surveillance, Fort Dix Six Case

July 5, 2018October 13, 2018Philadelphia Cases, Specialized Training, TerrorismLeave a comment

Retired agent J.J. Klaver served in the FBI for 25 years. He was initially assigned to the Indianapolis Division for eight years before being transferred to the Philadelphia Division....