S21 Ep77: Killing The Lieutenant w/ Lt. Raul J. Diaz & Sean Oliver

S21 Ep77: Killing The Lieutenant w/ Lt. Raul J. Diaz & Sean Oliver

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June 30, 2026 · 2h 43m · Season 21 · Episode 77

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The episode features retired Lieutenant Raul J. Diaz discussing his experiences during Miami's cocaine wars alongside podcaster Sean Oliver.

True Crime Tuesday presents: Killing The Lieutenant with retired Lieutenant/Sargeant/Private Investigator/ Author Raul J. Diaz and Podcaster/Author, Sean Oliver! The infamy of Miami's cocaine wars of the 1970's and 80's is forever etched in the darkest chapters in US History, and Lt. Raul Diaz was on the front lines for it all! The decorated and controversial lawman had his finger on the pulse of the Magic City when law enforcement lost its grip on crime when a new breed of criminal flooded South Florida's streets! Lt. Diaz has seen it all, from the aftermath of the French Connection to going up against Griselda Blanco. His successes came at a cost, both professionally and personally! On Today's program, Lt. Diaz and Sean Oliver join us to talk about Raul's family's history in Cuba and emigrating to the US, the difficulty in ascending in the ranks of the MDPD, his relationship with Monkey Morales and his dealings with Griselda Blanco, the extreme personal and professional toll serving on not only the narcotics division, but the counter-terrorism division as well, and more! Get your copy of "Killing The Lieutenant: Fighting Miami's Cocaine Wars, Hunting Griselda Blanco, And My…

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