Facing Evil: A Cop's Story of Murder, Mayhem and the Aftermath

Facing Evil: A Cop's Story of Murder, Mayhem and the Aftermath

Based upon the book written by Deputy Scott Brown and Victoria Newman, Facing Evil : A Cop’s Story of Murder, Mayhem, and the Aftermath. Season One concentrates primarily on both the murder and the mayhem that took place in both Sacramento and Placer County California on October 24th, 2014.

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September 19, 2024 • 41 mins
October 22, 2014, Luis Bracamontes and his wife, Janelle Monroy, were heading for San Francisco, CA from Carson City, NV.
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Based upon the book written by Deputy Scott Brown and Victoria Newman, Facing Evil : A Cop’s Story of Murder, Mayhem, and the Aftermath. Season One concentrates primarily on both the murder and the mayhem that took place in both Sacramento and Placer County California on October 24th, 2014.
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October 14, 2024 • 26 mins
Scott Brown does a free form read from Chapter One of the book that focuses on time well before that dreadful day.
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October 22, 2024 • 34 mins
In 2014, the Motel 6 in the Arden Area of Sacramento was known for criminal behavior including prostitution and drug dealing.
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October 23, 2024 • 42 mins
The devastation continued as Deputy Oliver’s murderer chose to carjack a new vehicle in the course of his getaway attempt.
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October 24, 2024 • 39 mins
This episode is dedicated to the lives of the two brave men that were killed on October 24, 2014.
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October 25, 2024 • 47 mins
As the day of October 24, 2014, wore on, people all over the region were affected by the carnage and violence the two thugs had caused.
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October 28, 2024 • 42 mins
Bracamontes’ time as a free man finally comes to an end. Shortly after hiding and taking shelter inside a yellow house in Auburn, CA police surrounded the area.
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October 29, 2024 • 37 mins
The evening of October 24, 2014, marked the beginning of a long journey through loss and grief. Police officers and family members gather to support and console each other.
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October 30, 2024 • 42 mins
The conclusion of Season One is a look at the aftershocks and ripple effects from the tragic events of October 24, 2014.
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Season Two begins the morning of October 25, 2014, the day after the chaos and the murders of Sacramento County Deputy Danny Oliver and Placer County Investigator Michael Davis, Jr. by Luis Bracamontes. Although the killer was captured the struggle had only begun.

This episode includes a portion of the interview with Deputy Scott Brown’s son, Connor Brown. He looks back ...

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May 12, 2025 • 40 mins

Losing a police officer in the line of duty is tragic. Losing two law-enforcement professionals during the same incident is dreadful. Deputy Scott Brown details the emotions and challenges of dealing with tremendous loss.

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Deputy Scott Brown details the emotional and psychological struggles that both he and others experienced in the months after the killings on October 24, 2014. In particular, he recounts the challenges of Mike “Moose” Simmons, Placer County Homicide Detective and partner of the late Michael Davis Jr., in returning to work.

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Most people haven’t experienced going back to work after a friend has been killed on the job. Deputy Scott Brown does and reminisces back to February 2015.

Meanwhile, Bracamontes bragged about his connection to a Mexican drug cartel. Threats of a breakout from jail, as well as more cop killings, are spoken brazenly out of evil and hate.

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The months following the line-of-duty deaths of Danny Oliver and Michael Davis, Jr. brought many memorial ceremonies honoring the two fallen officers. Their murders are also brought to national attention as the news of Bracamontes having been officially deported to Mexico three times – twice on drug-related charges – but managed to return to the United States to co...

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The trial of Luis Bracamontes begins in January 2018. While these court proceedings may be expected to be straightforward, they are anything but, especially with the defendant’s continual vile and evil outbursts.

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The trial of Luis Bracamontes continues, along with that of his wife – Janelle Monroy. Many broken families, including the Olivers, the Davis’s, and the Browns, begin to move past the evil with faith and good.

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The penalty phase of the trial begins. Deputy Scott Brown recounts his memories of this experience from the Spring of 2018. Placer County Deputy District Attorney, Dave Tellman, provides insight into the difficult and emotional proceedings.

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CONTENT ADVISORY: This podcast contains intense recreations of violent criminal behavior that may trigger those who have had previous trauma and disturb those that have not. Strong and offensive language is used throughout the podcast as well. Listener discretion is advised.

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