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The Ride-Along's Statement AFTER.... #truecrimeshorts #truecrimestories #crimejunkies #podcast

June 11, 2026 / 00:53

This episode covers the ATV chase involving 15-year-old Trey Brazil, the ride-along experience of Preston Cox, and Deputy Trey Byrum's role in the incident.

Preston Cox, a 21-year-old considering a career in law enforcement, rides along with Deputy Trey Byrum during the chase. Initially excited, Preston's perspective shifts after the chase ends.

During a later interview, Preston expresses doubts about law enforcement, stating he couldn't change what happened without implicating Deputy Byrum. This statement raises questions about the events of that night.

Preston's abrupt departure from town adds to the mystery surrounding the incident and his comments about the situation.

TLDR

A ride-along's chilling comments raise questions about an ATV chase involving a deputy and a teenager.

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0:53

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There was another person in the deputy's truck that night. A civilian ride-along.

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During the entire ATV chase of 15-year-old Trey Brazil, Deputy Trey Byrum wasn't alone.

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A 21-year-old civilian named Preston Cox was riding with him. And Preston is just

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a regular guy considering a career in law enforcement. At first, he sounds excited to be on the ride-along that

00:00:20

night. Right after the chase crashes into a ditch, you can hear Preston say, "I'm highly thinking about doing this

00:00:27

now." But then something changes. Because later, when a PI interviews Preston, he says law enforcement wasn't

00:00:34

worth it. And then he says something chilling. "I couldn't have changed what happened without getting Mr. Byrum in

00:00:41

trouble." Preston never explains what he means by that. And then he leaves town. But if nothing

00:00:48

happened, why would a ride-along say something like that?

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Episode Highlights

Ride-Along Revelation
Preston Cox, a civilian ride-along, experiences a life-changing night with Deputy Byrum.
“I'm highly thinking about doing this now.”
@ 00m 25s
June 11, 2026
Chilling Reflection
Preston's later comments raise questions about the night's events and his role.
“I couldn't have changed what happened without getting Mr. Byrum in trouble.”
@ 00m 36s
June 11, 2026

Episode Quotes

I'm highly thinking about doing this now.
The Ride-Along's Statement AFTER.... #truecrimeshorts #truecrimestories #crimejunkies #podcast
I couldn't have changed what happened without getting Mr. Byrum in trouble.
The Ride-Along's Statement AFTER.... #truecrimeshorts #truecrimestories #crimejunkies #podcast

Key Moments

Ride-Along Excitement00:25
Chilling Statement00:36