The Miami Chronicles

Introducing "Booby Trap" - the true story of a Boy Scout killed by his scoutmaster

A scoutmaster trained to construct booby traps in Vietnam sets one up in his home. A Boy Scout is killed. Then a quiet 1970s Miami neighborhood starts to spill all its secrets.Welcome to Season One of The Miami Chronicles: Booby Trap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E1: The Official Story

James and Mike discuss the murder of 14-year-old Richard “Richie” Brush, as it was originally investigated and reported by the authorities. Episode One also provides a macro description of South Florida in the late 1970s, adding a sense of historicity to the narrative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E2: The Cassette

Mike revisits the night Richie was shot from a peripheral point of view. Mike then explains how he met and befriended Tony Simmons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E3: The Scapegoat

Mike talks about how he reconnected with Tony Simmons in 2009. Then he tells James about a series of bizarre encounters he experienced with Tony back in 1979. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S1E4: Scouting Troop 85

Mike and James talk about the depositions that Tony and Gerry gave back in 1979. Mike shares a shocking revelation about Richie and Chuck’s scouting troop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.