Tag: Deputy Scott Brown

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Special Bonus Episode: 12 Years Later

Special Bonus Episode: 12 Years Later

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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.

Special Bonus Episode

October 24, 2026 marks twelve years since the line-of-duty deaths of Sacramento County Deputy Danny Oliver and Placer County Detective Michael Davis Jr., producer Ken Bator sits down with Scott J. Brown for a candid conversation about trauma, healing, faith, and life after tragedy.

Scott reflects on the nightmares and emotional challenges he faced, the role therapy and communication played in strengthening his marriage and family, and why sharing his story through the Facing Evil book, podcast, and speaking engagements has become a personal calling. He also discusses the importance of seeking help, supporting first responders and their families, and honoring the memories of the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The conversation closes with Scott’s hopes for retirement, continued advocacy, travel, and a possible future book exploring life through the eyes of law-enforcement families.

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Bonus Episode: Getting Ready for the Big One to Come

Bonus Episode: Getting Ready for the Big One to Come

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In this prequel to Season One, Scott Brown takes a look back to the days when he became a police officer but before the traumatic experience with Luis Bracamontes. As he put it, there were early events that prepared him and his wife, Liz, for the tragedy on October 24, 2014.

 

 

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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Episode Sixteen – Justice

Episode Sixteen – Justice

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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.

 

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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Episode Fifteen – Overcoming Evil

Episode Fifteen – Overcoming Evil

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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.

 

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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Episode Fourteen – Circus

Episode Fourteen – Circus

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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.

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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Episode Thirteen – Mourning and Honor

Episode Thirteen – Mourning and Honor

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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 continue his criminal and evil ways becomes clear.

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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To learn more about our sponsor, the National Police Federal Credit Union, please go to https://nationalpolicefcu.com/

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Episode Twelve – Returning to Work

Episode Twelve – 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.

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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Episode Eleven – Church, Scuba Diving, and God

Episode Eleven – Church, Scuba Diving, and God

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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.

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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We encourage listeners to also read the book, Facing Evil: A Cop’s Story of Murder, Mayhem, and the Aftermath, which can be found on Amazon.


To learn more about our sponsor, the National Police Federal Credit Union, please go to https://nationalpolicefcu.com/

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Episode Ten – Funerals

Episode Ten – Funerals

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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.

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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We encourage listeners to also read the book, Facing Evil: A Cop’s Story of Murder, Mayhem, and the Aftermath, which can be found on Amazon.


To learn more about our sponsor, the National Police Federal Credit Union, please go to https://nationalpolicefcu.com/

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Episode Nine – The Days After

Episode Nine – The Days After

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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 about ten years to the incident and gives insight into the dynamic of a police family when tragedy strikes.

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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We encourage listeners to also read the book, Facing Evil: A Cop’s Story of Murder, Mayhem, and the Aftermath, which can be found on Amazon.


To learn more about our sponsor, the National Police Federal Credit Union, please go to https://nationalpolicefcu.com/