<p>In Episode 173 of <em>Brutal, Bizarre, and Boozy</em>, Deklan investigates The 764 Group, an online extremist network that uses social media and gaming platforms to target and exploit teenagers, encouraging violence, self-harm, and criminal behavior behind anonymous accounts. </p><p>Jane then examines the interconnected Canadian case involving Leonard Hogue, a disgraced Vancouver police officer, David Harrison, and the controversial “Mr. Big” undercover sting technique, exposing allegations of corruption, high-risk robberies, and ethically disputed interrogation tactics.</p><p>We also drink the Block Breaker cocktail.</p><p>Want to contact us, find us on:</p><p>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/brutal_bizarre_boozy/">https://www.instagram.com/brutal_bizarre_boozy/</a></p><p>Facebook fan group:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbbfans">https://www.facebook.com/groups/bbbfans</a></p><p>Patreon:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.patreon.com/brutalbizarreandboozy">https://www.patreon.com/brutalbizarreandboozy</a></p><p>Podmoth Network:</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podmoth.network/">https://podmoth.network/</a></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Wikipedia, Cold Case Canada, Robert Sedlock: Ice Cream Bandits, The Shawn Ryan Show ep: 255, US Attorney’s office district of Maryland, Wikipedia,</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Big_(police_procedure)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Big_(police_procedure)</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JbPp6yyqA3aP7KQvtACOt?si=NbY5LT3RSx6igOKTQ7gceQ">https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JbPp6yyqA3aP7KQvtACOt?si=NbY5LT3RSx6igOKTQ7gceQ</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cdn3.housecreep.com/9/93/93253386b98c0290be5204856e62964e.pdf">https://cdn3.housecreep.com/9/93/93253386b98c0290be5204856e62964e.pdf</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GPd36fFPuLsBSlZp6WUvc?si=f46-EQVpQ1um7KVhe7nDeQ">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GPd36fFPuLsBSlZp6WUvc?si=f46-EQVpQ1um7KVhe7nDeQ</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/violent-extremist-network-764-member-facing-federal-indictment-sexual-exploitation">https://www.justice.gov/usao-md/pr/violent-extremist-network-764-member-facing-federal-indictment-sexual-exploitation</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/764_(organization)">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/764_(organization)</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bargpt.app/ai-cocktail-recipe/block-breaker">https://www.bargpt.app/ai-cocktail-recipe/block-breaker</a></p><p>Promo:</p><p>Rowan and Pine Podcast</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rowan-pine-a-spooky-folklore-mythology-podcast/id1632">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rowan-pine-a-spooky-folklore-mythology-podcast/id1632</a></p><p>Beyond the Shadows Podcast</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5endELxvb6KI9IQZdvqHhD?si=75e2434043634b54">https://open.spotify.com/show/5endELxvb6KI9IQZdvqHhD?si=75e2434043634b54</a></p>