Episode 187
187: From Vietnam to the DEA: David Hess’ Wild Ride in Law Enforcement
March 10, 20251h 26m
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Show Notes
Murph welcomes retired DEA agent David Hess for an incredible deep dive into his life story. From growing up in a coal mining town in Pennsylvania to serving in Vietnam, Hess shares how his unexpected path led him to a career in drug enforcement.
- What was it like going from the battlefields of Vietnam to fighting the war on drugs?
- DEA Academy training and the wild reality of working in Albuquerque
- Meth lab disasters and the dangerous evolution of drug enforcement
- A high-stakes shooting during an undercover drug bust
- From DEA agent to teacher & author – life after law enforcement
- Funny & shocking stories from decades in the field!
💥 If you love true crime, first-hand police stories, and real-life heroes, this episode is a MUST!!