About this episode

The episode explores the tragic downfall of Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Marvin Morales, highlighting issues of addiction and PTSD.

Marvin Morales took an oath to serve and protect. The Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy was a shining example of his department… until he wasn’t. A drug scandal. A hidden addiction. PTSD. A series of horrible decisions culminating in the end of his career, and a violent death that no one saw coming. Sources:⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eTYeCoYyxm58DXXdoFbHQyWHlWbcH9iKGIefFcQToW4/edit?tab=t.y2yayotxnlcb⁠⁠ Listen to our new show, "THE CONSPIRACY FILES"!: -Spotify -⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/5IY9nWD2MYDzlSYP48nRPl⁠⁠ -Apple Podcasts -⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/id1752719844⁠⁠ -Amazon/Audible -⁠⁠ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ab1ade99-740c-46ae-8028-b2cf41eabf58/the-conspiracy-files⁠⁠ -Pandora -⁠⁠ https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-conspiracy-files/PC:1001089101⁠⁠ -iHeart -⁠⁠ https://iheart.com/podcast/186907423/⁠⁠ -PocketCast -⁠⁠ https://pca.st/dpdyrcca⁠⁠ -CastBox -⁠⁠ https://castbox.fm/channel/id6193084?country=us⁠⁠ - Stay Connected: Join the Murder in America fam in our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and current events in the true crime world:⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/4365229996855701⁠⁠ If…

Topics covered

• police misconduct
• drug scandal
• PTSD
• true crime
• violent death

Keywords

• Marvin Morales
• Sacramento Sheriff
• drug scandal
• PTSD
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sacramento Sheriff’s Department

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