Ergebnis für "Les Héros" in True Crime

Blackwater is one of the most misunderstood companies of our time. As Erik Prince, its founder and former CEO, writes: "Hundreds of American citizens employed by private military contractors, or PMCs, would lose their lives helping our government wage wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, only to have their memory tarnished by the unfair and/or ignorant depiction of PMCs as profiteers, jackbooted thugs, or worse."

How did DEA agents orchestrate the capture of one of the world’s most wanted weapons dealers? How does an all-female, unarmed group of rangers stop poachers from killing South Africa’s most majestic wild animals? And how did a scrappy crew of soldiers help desperate Afghans escape Kabul during the Taliban’s rapid takeover? Welcome to Heroes Behind Headlines: Only the Brave, where host Ralph Pezzullo takes you on deep dives into extraordinary true stories, told to you by the experts and the brave men and women who lived them.

Crafted from original interviews, Medal of Honour tells the true, heroic accounts of veterans who have been decorated for their bravery in combat. Learn about the daring actions that have earned Bronze and Silver Stars, the Distinguished Service Cross, and, the highest U.S. military decoration, the Medal of Honor. Outnumbered, under pressure, under fire, these men and women exhibited extraordinary selflessness, camaraderie, and patriotism in overseas conflicts: from World War II, Korea and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan.

When your number is called how will you respond? Ordinary Super Heroes are stories about ordinary people doing extraordinary things in order to either help save lives or help others.

In this fifth volume of his True Crime series, Germany's bestselling True Crime author, Adrian Langenscheid, unleashes a heart-pounding, addictive reading yet again. A breathtaking and deeply harrowing portrait of the human abyss, it arouses powerful emotions with its chilling, matter-of-fact descriptions. Free from sensationalism, eighteen True Crime short stories retell some of the most spectacular French criminal cases in recent decades. A gripping collection of murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, abuse, fraud, betrayal, and theft accounts that take the reader to the limits of the bearable.

Accidental Heroes is a gripping podcast series dedicated to sharing real-life stories of everyday people who rise to the occasion in extraordinary, unexpected moments. From courageous rescues to acts of quick-thinking that save lives, each episode highlights the power of human resilience and bravery. Tune in for thrilling accounts of heroes in action—bus drivers who avert disasters, neighbors who step up in emergencies, and strangers who risk it all to save others.

On August 21, 2015, Ayoub El-Khazzani boarded train #9364 in Brussels, bound for Paris. There could be no doubt about his mission: he had an AK-47, a pistol, a box cutter, and enough ammunition to obliterate every passenger on board. Slipping into the bathroom in secret, he armed his weapons. Another major ISIS attack was about to begin. Khazzani wasn't expecting Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos, and Spencer Stone. Stone was a martial arts enthusiast and airman first class in the US Air Force, Skarlatos was a member of the Oregon National Guard, and all three were fearless.

Stolen valor occurs when a person lies about receiving military decorations that he or she has in fact never earned. It has become a major societal problem that has been discussed numerous times in the news and, most recently, by the US Supreme Court. According to The New York Times, the Department of Veterans Affairs paid disability benefits to more than six hundred people falsely claiming to have been POWs in the Vietnam and Persian Gulf wars.

Two brothers. Two agendas. One mission: Explore the strange. Join The Everyday Heroes—Phreak and Kamen—as they dive deep into the paranormal, the bizarre, and the downright creepy. From elusive cryptids and chilling encounters to haunted legends and unsolved mysteries, this isn’t your average campfire chat. With a mix of serious investigation and offbeat humor, Two Brothers Two Agendas is your weekly descent into the unknown. Got a story that’ll keep us up at night? Send it in— TwoBrothersTwoAgendas@gmail.com

There has never been a con-man trickster in American history as devious, or as likeable, as Randolph "Soapy" Smith. He was a sociopath with a smile that could melt the hardest heart. He was a man without a conscience, a natural criminal quite willing to steal from the hapless poor and the greedy rich with an equally shameless eagerness. Soapy’s only measure of man was the wallet he could empty from the day he learned how to cheat at cards, hide the pea in a shell game, or invent a scam.

A cunning and formidable lawbreaker, Bill Miner spent half his life behind bars and the other half planning ways to execute his crimes. Billy used his robberies to fuel his love of fancy clothes, expensive restaurants, and wild nights in brothels. Or to fund his version of the high life he enjoyed, when he could play the role of a wealthy mining mogul lavishly entertaining, enticing, and seducing young men.

Oleg Penkovsky était un colonel du GRU soviétique arrêté et condamné pour avoir transmis à l'Ouest une multitude de secrets sur les armes nucléaires soviétiques et sur son service d'espionnage. Son arrestation donna lieu à un procès à grand spectacle. Lors de la crise des missiles de Cuba, il donna au MI6 l'information que l'URSS ne disposait en réalité que de très peu de missiles nucléaires stratégiques et que leur fiabilité était douteuse. Les États-Unis possédant un millier de missiles, Kennedy tint tête à Khrouchtchev.

🎧 "Varditale Mahanayak" - True Stories of Mumbai Police Heroes 🎧 Explore the epitome of "Protect and Serve" with Mumbai's finest! Dive into the heart-pounding narratives of real-life heroes in our captivating Marathi podcast, "Varditale Mahanayak," exclusively on Audio Pitara. 👮‍♂️ Unveiling Mumbai's Guardians 👮‍♀️ In the bustling streets of Mumbai, where challenges are endless and courage knows no bounds, the Mumbai Police stand tall as the true guardians of our city. Discover their incredible stories, their unwavering dedication, and their extraordinary acts of valor....

There is a huge amount of interest in True Crime stories, but very little is told of the heroes that fight horrific crime. Whether they be law enforcement officers, or everyday citizens. We tell their stories on the True Crime Fighters podcast. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend about it. If you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and on Facebook. In the Clubhouse: Drop In Audio Chat app look for and follow John J. Wiley @LetRadioShow. Background song by Lobo Loco - Brain - Instrumental.