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Valley of Shadows

Pushkin Industries
Jon Aujay
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Devil's Punchbowl
Mojave Desert
Antelope Valley
Methamphetamine
Ultramarathon
Rick Engels
Tom Hinkle
Larry Brandenburg
Sheriff's Department
Darren Hager
Deputy Jon Aujay
Crystal Meth
Outlaw Biker Gangs
Vagos Motorcycle Club
Corruption
Pushkin Industries
Suicide
Murder

How the search for a missing deputy uncovered the Mojave Desert's meth epidemic, the outlaw bikers supplying it, and the corrupt police force covering it up.

On June 11, 1998, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy Jon Aujay went for a run in California’s Devil’s Punchbowl park. A long-distance runner and former military, Aujay felt at home in the rocky terrain, but when he didn’t return ... more

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Brandenburg is taken off the Aujay case, but the LASD can’t stop Hager and the federal task force. With the help of wiretaps, informants, and 18 months of investigation, the team pulls off one of the largest drug stings in Antelope Valley history and... more

Decades before Jon Aujay’s disappearance, the Devil’s Punchbowl was infamous for something else: Bigfoot sightings. Sasquatch became a known boogeyman in the area. But beneath the folklore lies something real —- a local deputy, named Rick Engels, who... more

As Detective Brandenburg follows leads in the Aujay case, he finds himself with an unlikely ally. A young buck narcotics detective named Darren Hager, who’s trying to dismantle a meth syndicate run by a local biker gang. Hager discovers that his bike... more

At the time of Jon Aujay’s disappearance, California is under siege by a meth epidemic and the Antelope Valley is the epicenter. So when investigators receive tips that Aujay was killed after stumbling upon a meth lab, it seems like a theory worth lo... more

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Recent Guests

Darren Hager
Former narcotics detective for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Episode: Episode 4: Outlaw Country
Jon Carr
Retired agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, expert in outlaw motorcycle gangs
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Episode: Episode 4: Outlaw Country
Vince Burton
Retired sergeant from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, co-founder of the Outlaw Pigs
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Episode: Episode 4: Outlaw Country
Larry Brandenburg
Retired LASD homicide detective who investigated the Aujay case
Episode: Episode 3: Tweaker Talk
Chris Turk
Former military and local attorney with inside knowledge of the drug scene
Episode: Episode 3: Tweaker Talk
Jack Farley
Retired Ranger who worked at Devil's Punchbowl County Park
Episode: Episode 1: The Devil’s Punchbowl

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Hayley Fox
Co-host and reporter with experience in investigative journalism, focusing on in-depth stories involving crime and law enforcement.
Betsy Shepherd
Co-host and reporter, also recognized as an investigative journalist with a focus on stories related to crime law enforcement and community issues.

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#65
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#10
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#33
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#133
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#7
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#51
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#109
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#174
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#23
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#26
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#33
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#38
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#54
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#66
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#66
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#71
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#82
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#88
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#95
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Episode 6: The Big Takedown
Q: What will you do with information about Jon Aujay's case?
Hinkle maintains he will take information about the missing deputy to the grave, implying he knows more than he's willing to share.
Episode 4: Outlaw Country
Q: Can you give us a reality check on making meth in the desert?
It's very similar to what you see on shows like Breaking Bad; we were dealing with extremely pure meth from local producers.

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What is Valley of Shadows about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast explores the chilling case of Deputy Jon Aujay, who went missing in California's Devil's Punchbowl park in 1998. It investigates the tangled web of the local meth epidemic, outlaw biker gangs supplying drugs, and the troubling corruption within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department that might have contributed to Aujay's disappearance. Through a mix of exclusive interviews, wiretaps, and uncovering concealed documents, the narrative not only seeks to unveil the truth behind Aujay's fate but also sheds light on a broader narrative of crime and cover-up within law enforcement. The storytelling combines investigative journalism with a human element, making it a gripping listen for true crime enthusiasts interested in the comp... more

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2. Jon Carr
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