187: From Vietnam to the DEA: David Hess’ Wild Ride in Law Enforcement


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Mar 09 2025 86 mins   11
Murph welcomes retired DEA agent David Hess for an incredible deep dive into his life story. From growing up in a coal mining town in Pennsylvania to serving in Vietnam, Hess shares how his unexpected path led him to a career in drug enforcement.



  • What was it like going from the battlefields of Vietnam to fighting the war on drugs?

  • DEA Academy training and the wild reality of working in Albuquerque

  • Meth lab disasters and the dangerous evolution of drug enforcement

  • A high-stakes shooting during an undercover drug bust

  • From DEA agent to teacher & author – life after law enforcement

  • Funny & shocking stories from decades in the field!


💥 If you love true crime, first-hand police stories, and real-life heroes, this episode is a MUST!!