Show overview
Sensitive But Unclassified: Fallen Heroes launched in 2025 and has put out 22 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 5 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 9 min and 20 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language History show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 16 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 16 episodes published. Published by Stick Figure CO.
From the publisher
Welcome to Sensitive But Unclassified: Fallen Heroes, a podcast where each episode is the tragic story of a Federal Correctional Worker's final moments. These men (and 1 woman) gave their lives in service to their country, keeping communities safe, and I think that deserves a little more recognition.So thank you, for offering up some of your valuable time listening to me. I hope you find the journey worthwhile.Welcome, to Sensitive But Unclassified: Fallen Heroes.Credit where it's due: Specifically to Alex Productions for the music used in this podcast.
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S1 Ep 19Robert L. Hoffman
The sequence of events that transformed the orderly operation of then USP Marion started with the murder of Officer Clutts and ended with the death of Officer Hoffman, who was murdered in chillingly similar fashion to his coworker, murdered only hours before.Note: Apologies if you here any static anywhere in this recording. I did not have time (like I usually do) to go back and clean it up, at least, not if I wanted to keep on schedule (so far, so good on that front).Once again, credit where its due:Thank you to free-stock-music.com and specifically to:Scott Buckley and his piece, "The Things That Keep Us Here"Motivational-Background

S1 Ep 18Merle E. Clutts
Another officer performing his duties as he had done every day prior. This time, however, an inmate took advantage of the monotony, and another officer was added to the BOP's list of Fallen Heroes.Credit where it's due: Thank you to free-stock-music.com for their amazing intro/outro music, specifically: motivational-backgroundShe Moved Mountains by Scott BuckleyThe Things that Keep Us Here by Scott Buckley

S1 Ep 17Gary L. Rowe
Metropolitan Correctional Center, San Diego, 1983. A high-rise institution that housed inmates in transit to their designated institutions. At this time, at this place, some inmates wanted out, and they were willing to kill anyone who got in their way.Credit where its due:Stock-free-music.com for the awesome intro/outro music as well as fsm team and their piece "yellowtree melancholia"

S1 Ep 16Gregory Johnnie Gunter
Christmas Day. It's the day everyone wants off from work. Unfortunately, in 1982 it was also the day a riot broke out at FCI Petersburg, and that riot claimed the life of a Federal Bureau of Prisons employee.Credit where it's due: Thank you to free-stock-music.com for the intro/outro music as well as the background music tracks used in today's episode. Those are: fscm productions' "Decisive Hours"ethereal's "In the Remains of the Day"

S1 Ep 15Janice R. Hylen
Dietary Consultant Ms. Hylen worked at USP Atlanta as a contractor, helping inmates meet their nutritional needs. Unfortunately, one inmate decided that wasn't enough.Credit where it's due:Thank you to royalty-free-music.com for the intro & outro, as well as Scott Buckley for, "The Things that Keep Us Here."

S1 Ep 14Donald F. Reis
Today’s episode focuses on the killing of an FCI El Reno correctional officer assigned to the prison chapel, a role centered on access and trust, who was murdered by Nation of Islam–affiliated inmates—an act that left lasting questions about warning signs, security, and accountability.Credit where it's due: Thank you to royalty-free-music.com for the intro & outro music.

S1 Ep 13John W. Johnson
In 1974, an officer with less than a year on the job lost his life in one of the most violent inmate-on-staff assaults in BOP history.Surprisingly, or perhaps unsurprisingly, this is a type of things to come.Credit where it's due: Thank you to royaty-free-music.com, Alex Productions, and Scott Buckley for their awesome instrumental music used in today's episode.

S1 Ep 12Wayne L. Selle
Senior Officer Selle wasn't the only victim of a coordinated series of events: a disturbance, a hostage situation, and a fire at USP Leavenworth. He was, however, the only fatality.Credit where it’s due: Thanks to royalty-free-music.com

S1 Ep 11Vern M. Jarvis
Working at USP Marion, Senior Officer Jarvis was murdered by an inmate, upset because his candy and magazines were taken away.Credit where it's due:"Motivational Background Music" courtesy of free-stock-music.com"Undertow" by Scott Buckley

S1 Ep 10William W. Latimer
Children can be just as dangerous as adults, just ask Mr. Latimer.

S1 Ep 9William B. Miller
The second episode covering the "Battle of Alcatraz," this time we meet Correctional Officer William B. Miller.Officer Miller endured more than any correctional officer should have to: he was beaten, thrown into a cell, and an inmate got his hands on a gun and shot him. Through all that, before he died Miller was able to communicate the identity of his killer.He gave more than he was ever asked to give, and we honor him here by sharing his story.Credit where it's due: free-stock-music.com"Motivational Background Music" by Alex Productions"Undertow" by Scott Buckley at www.scottbuckley.com.au"Decisive Hours" by FCSM Productions

S1 Ep 8Harold P. Stites
The infamous "Battle of Alcatraz" lasted roughly two full days. Inmates and correctional staff traded shots until the military was called in to assist and ultimately ended the standoff. The inmates who were responsible, those that survived, got their day in court. Fifteen officers were wounded and one, Correctional Officer Harold P. Stites, was killed.It's more than just an, "Officer killed while on duty" scenario, however. What happened to Officer Stites was tragic and horrifying. Details not discussed elsewhere are covered here.Credit where it's due: Thanks to Alex Productions and free-stock-music.com for the intro/outro music.fscm productions "decisive hours"Alex Productions, "Desolation"

S1 Ep 7Royal C. Cline
Here is the story (and my observations) of the first correctional worker to die in the line of duty at USP Alcatraz.In case you haven't noticed, I've moved from pre-written post episode commentary to more free form. Is that a good idea? A bad one? Leave a comment where ever you're listening and let me know what you think.Credit where it's due: Intro/outro music is "motivational background music" courtesy of Alex Productions.Background music is "melancholia-goth-emo courtesy of free-stock-music.com

S1 Ep 6Robert G. Warnke
Just another day at work for Officer Warnke, nothing remarkable about it.Someone else though, decided for no apparent reason, that this day would be Warnke's last.Join me in honoring this officer's memory on Sensitive but Unclassified: Fallen Heroes.Credit where it's due: Thank you to free-stock-music.com and the following artists:Team ESCP with "Yellow Magnolias"Intro/Outro music by Alex Productions.

S1 Ep 5Andrew H. Leonard
When is a haircut not a haircut? When it violently transitions into multiple stabbings, a couple gunshot wounds, and a murdered Bureau of Prisons Captain.Welcome back to Sensitive but Unclassified: Fallen Heroes.Credit where its due: This episode's music is pulled from free-stock-music.com"Decisive Hours" by FSCM Productions"Desolation" by Alex Productions

S1 Ep 4James R. Brock
Dr. James R. Brock was serving as Deputy Warden at USP Atlanta and was observing the breakfast meal when his life was cut short in dramatic fashion.Credit where it's due: The intro/outro music was provided by free-stock-music.com

S1 Ep 3Edgar A. Barr
Episode 3 introduces us to Officer Edgar A. Barr, another correctional officer at USP Leavenworth, who was killed by an inmate who decided to hold a grudge.Credit where its due: “Undertow” by Scott Buckley (Music from free-stock-music.com)Intro/Outro music by Alex-Productions
