LAPD Detective on Death, Missing Persons & the Cases That Haunt Him (#192)
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What happens when death isn’t just personal—but part of your daily work?Retired LAPD Detective Moses Castillo reflects on the most haunting cases from his 30-year career, including homicides, child abuse, and missing persons investigations. He opens up about:The emotional toll of confronting death and tragedy day after daySupporting first responders and families after 9/11Survivor’s guilt and the search for meaning in the darkest casesThe heartbreaking story of a three-year-old girl named Ruby that still stays with himHow faith, resilience, and community support helped him endure the trauma of the jobThis episode offers a rare glimpse into the world of homicide and missing persons investigations—told through the lens of grief, humanity, and hope.For more on Moses Castillo: https://detectivemoses.com/ Join the DEAD Talk Patreon for only $5/mo to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features. "Dead Dad Club" & "Dead Mom Club" hats and shirts: Shop Here Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping:👉 https://deadtalks.myshopify.com/ 10% off Neurogum made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus. Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping: Shop Here All links to everything DEAD Talks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok + morewww.deadtalks.net