Branden is a Police officer who promoted himself to a Sergeant and then now Lieutenant and has been serving his city for the past 10 years. He graduated with a Masters degree in Criminal Justice. He has investigated various felony crimes such as Homicides, rapes, home invasions, burglaries, robberies, kidnappings, grand theft autos, drug trafficking, firearms violations, forgery/counterfeit, as well as misdemeanor cases such as simple assault and batteries, operating under the influence of liquor/drugs (DUI), unlicensed operation and much more. He has written and executed multiple search warrants, conducted various protective sweeps, pat frisks and exit orders. He has been involved in numerous police vehicle chases, fights, disturbances, foot pursuits, suspect/hostage negotiations and felony stops.

Jolene Grace was a journalist for ten years, interning for CBS evening news, working as a beat report for Oklahoma Public radio, and eventually transitioning into managing digital content for a radio corporation. Currently, she writes crime fiction full time and blogs for the Crime Room. Jolene is fortunate enough to be able to tell the stories of those who no longer can. She’s passionate to write about cold cases being solved. You can read her blogs on thecrimeroom.com or listen to The Crime Room Podcast wherever in the world you happened to be. Let’s Talk Crime.