Remembering the Boston Bombing

About this episode

Detective Dave McNeil shares his experiences in law enforcement and his involvement in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Summary In this episode of Cold Red, host Ray Carr and Fitz interview Detective Dave McNeil, who shares his extensive 37-year career in law enforcement, including his experiences as a detective in Watertown, Massachusetts. Dave discusses his early aspirations to become a detective, the evolution of policing in his community, and the challenges faced by police departments today. He recounts his involvement in significant cases, including the Boston Marathon bombing, and reflects on the importance of community support for law enforcement. As he approaches retirement, Dave shares his plans to continue working in forensic consulting and cold case investigations, emphasizing the need for collaboration and resources in solving crimes.

People in this episode

Host: Ray Carr

Guests: Fitz, Detective Dave McNeil

Topics covered

• Boston Bombing
• law enforcement
• community support
• forensic consulting
• cold case investigations

Keywords

• Boston Bombing
• law enforcement
• Detective
• forensic consulting
• cold cases
• community support
• policing

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Watertown, Massachusetts

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