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Sneak peek: The Assassination of Jeff German

February 15, 2024 / 03:03

This episode covers the murder of journalist Jeff Gman, the investigation led by Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, and the implications of Gman's work exposing organized crime.

Sheriff Joe Lombardo discusses the shocking news of Gman's death, found with stab wounds outside his home. He emphasizes the need for public assistance in identifying the suspect.

Colleagues and friends reflect on Gman's fearless reporting on organized crime, particularly his coverage of figures like Tony Spalatro. They describe Gman as a hero who fought for justice and listened to those in need.

The episode highlights the dangers faced by journalists covering criminal activities and the unexpected nature of Gman's murder.

Listeners gain insight into the impact of Gman's work and the community's response to his tragic death.

TLDR

Journalist Jeff Gman is murdered, sparking discussions on crime reporting and community impact.

Episode

3:03
00:00:01
[Music] I'll never forget that day something sinister happened something unimaginable my cell phone rings and
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it's Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo Sheriff says to me Glenn I'm calling about Jeff
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Gman and he says Jeff's dead just like that just like that Jeff Gman was found dead with stab
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wounds outside his home around 10:30 yesterday morning Metro Police are asking for the Public's help they're
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saying this is the suspect I couldn't even believe what I had so many questions who would do
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this I mean how did this happen just how big a list of people might have wanted Jeff
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dead that's a line of people that runs from here to Los Angeles this guy's written about
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terrible people who've done awful things for over 40 years the worst kinds of people they
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called him Tony the ant but Tony spalatro was a big figure in the mafia he had a special interest in covering
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organized crime you know he was gutsy Fearless Jeff Gman was Guided by an innate sense of right and
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wrong if he knew someone was engaging in criminal activity unethical activity inappropriate
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behavior he wanted to do that story he wanted to bring it to light we couldn't believe he would even take a call from
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us but he did give me a sense of what state you were in when you called Jeff Gman we
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were desperate in fear every day it was just survival one step in front of the other one day at a
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time the only person that listened to us and the only person that tried to do something that concretely put their name
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on the line to try to do that listened to us was was Jeff gar was Jeff he did something and he fought for
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us and he is 100% our hero and if I was to talk to him today I think the first thing I would
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say is I'm [Music] sorry as Jeff's editor his colleague did you ever sense any danger in covering
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this story there was absolutely no suggestion no hint that this would end the way it
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did not

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 80
    Most shocking
  • 75
    Most heartbreaking
  • 75
    Biggest twist
  • 70
    Most dramatic

Episode Highlights

  • The Shocking News
    Glenn receives a call from Sheriff Joe Lombardo about Jeff's death.
    “Just like that, Jeff Gman was found dead.”
    @ 00m 31s
    February 15, 2024
  • A Fearless Journalist
    Jeff Gman was known for his courage in exposing crime.
    “Fearless Jeff Gman was guided by an innate sense of right and wrong.”
    @ 01m 32s
    February 15, 2024
  • A Hero to Many
    Jeff was the only one who listened and fought for the truth.
    “He is 100% our hero.”
    @ 02m 28s
    February 15, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • I couldn't even believe what I had.
    Sneak peek: The Assassination of Jeff German
  • We were desperate in fear every day.
    Sneak peek: The Assassination of Jeff German
  • Jeff Gman was our hero.
    Sneak peek: The Assassination of Jeff German

Key Moments

  • Tragic News00:31
  • Fearless Reporting01:32
  • A True Hero02:28

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