REPORTER STABBED AFTER VEGAS POLITICIAN SEX AFFAIR EXPOSE
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This podcast, Crime Alert Hourly Update, delves into the murder of journalist Jeff Garamon in Las Vegas. The investigation reveals a maroon GMC Denali connected to the crime, leading to the identification of Robert Telles, the Clark County Public Administrator, as the suspect. Garamon was reportedly investigating a toxic work environment and an alleged affair involving Telles, suggesting a motive for retaliation. The podcast explores Telles's potential sociopathic traits, including manipulativeness and a lack of empathy. Hard evidence, including the vehicle, shoes, hat, and DNA found at the crime scene, led to Telles's arrest and charge with open murder. The podcast also discusses Telles's behavior at the time of his arrest, suggesting he may have histrionic personality disorder. The episode concludes by reflecting on the dangers of power and how it can corrupt individuals, using Telles as an example.
Outlines
The Murder of Jeff Garamon
This episode of Crime Alert Hourly Update investigates the murder of journalist Jeff Garamon in Las Vegas, revealing a motive rooted in corruption, a toxic workplace, and an alleged affair involving the Clark County Public Administrator, Robert Telles.
The Suspect and the Evidence
The podcast details the investigation, including the discovery of a maroon GMC Denali connected to the crime and the identification of Robert Telles as the suspect. Evidence found at the crime scene, including shoes with blood on them, a straw hat, and DNA, further implicates Telles.
Motive and Potential Psychological Traits
The podcast explores the motive behind the murder, suggesting that Garamon was investigating corruption in Las Vegas, including a toxic work environment and an alleged affair involving Telles. The episode also discusses Telles's potential sociopathic traits, including a lack of empathy, remorse, and guilt.
Arrest and Potential Personality Disorder
The podcast details Telles's arrest and charge with open murder. The episode also discusses Telles's behavior at the time of his arrest, including his claim that he was framed and his need for medical attention, suggesting he may have histrionic personality disorder.
Power and Its Dangers
The podcast reflects on the dangers of power and how it can corrupt individuals, using Robert Telles as an example. The episode highlights the importance of accountability and the consequences of abusing power.
Keywords
Histrionic Personality Disorder
A personality disorder characterized by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior. Individuals with this disorder often have dramatic and exaggerated expressions of emotion, and they may be easily influenced by others.
Sociopathy
A personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and guilt. Sociopaths often engage in manipulative and antisocial behavior, and they may have a history of criminal activity.
Toxic Workplace
A work environment that is characterized by negative and harmful behaviors, such as bullying, harassment, and discrimination. Toxic workplaces can have a significant impact on employee morale, productivity, and well-being.
Abuse of Power
The misuse of authority or influence for personal gain or to harm others. Abuse of power can take many forms, including sexual harassment, intimidation, and corruption.
Investigative Journalism
A type of journalism that focuses on uncovering and exposing wrongdoing, corruption, and other issues of public concern. Investigative journalists often use in-depth research, interviews, and data analysis to produce their stories.
Open Murder
A legal charge that refers to the unlawful killing of another human being without premeditation or malice aforethought. Open murder is a serious crime that can carry a life sentence.
Clark County Public Administrator
An elected official in Clark County, Nevada, who is responsible for overseeing the estates of deceased individuals and determining their next of kin.
Q&A
What was the motive behind the murder of Jeff Garamon?
The investigation suggests that Garamon was investigating corruption in Las Vegas, including a toxic work environment and an alleged affair involving Robert Telles, the Clark County Public Administrator. Telles allegedly retaliated against Garamon for exposing these issues.
What evidence was found against Robert Telles?
The evidence against Telles includes a vehicle that was seen at the crime scene, shoes with blood on them, a straw hat, and DNA found at the crime scene.
What is histrionic personality disorder, and how does it relate to Robert Telles?
Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior. Robert Telles's behavior at the time of his arrest, including his claim that he was framed and his need for medical attention, suggests he may have this disorder.
What does the 911 call from Robert Telles's wife reveal about him?
The 911 call reveals a history of violence and a pattern of blaming others. Telles's wife reports that he is going crazy and trying to hurt her, suggesting a pattern of aggression and a lack of accountability.
What are some of the potential psychological traits of Robert Telles?
The podcast suggests that Telles may have sociopathic traits, including a lack of empathy, remorse, and guilt. He also exhibits manipulativeness and a thin veneer of affability, which hides a cold and calculated interior.
Show Notes
The murder trial of former Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles has begun.
A jury of seven men and seven women has been selected. Telles, 47, is accused of stabbing investigative journalist Jeff German outside the reporter's home. German had written several explosive articles for the Las Vegas Review-Journal exposing bullying, harassment, and an inappropriate relationship within Telles' office.
A suspect was caught on surveillance video walking to the home, wearing an orange shirt with reflective stripes, a straw hat, and carrying a duffel bag. Police say that on the morning of the incident, the suspect approached German's home, went to the side of the house, and shortly after, German emerged from the garage door, went to the side of the house, and was ultimately stabbed.
Telles is facing four charges: murder with a deadly weapon, burglary of a motor vehicle, and two counts of destruction of evidence.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
- Troy Slaten – Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney, Slaten Lawyers, APC; X: @TroySlaten
- Dr. Bethany Marshall – Psychoanalyst; Instagram & TikTok: @drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive, Appearing in the latest season of “Paris in Love” on Peacock – BOOK: “Deal Breaker: When to work on a relationship and when to walk away”
- Irv Brandt – Senior Inspector, US Marshals Service International Investigations Branch; Chief Inspector, DOJ Office of International Affairs, US Embassy Kingston, Jamaica; Author: “SOLO SHOT: CURSE OF THE BLUE STONE” – AVAILABLE ON AMAZON IN JANUARY; ALSO “FLYING SOLO: Top of the World;” Twitter: @JackSoloAuthor
- Dr. Michelle DuPre – Former Forensic Pathologist, Medical Examiner and Detective: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, Author: “Homicide Investigation Field Guide” & “Investigating Child Abuse Field Guide;” Forensic Consultant
- Jaewon Jung - Senior Reporter KTNV, Las Vegas, https://www.ktnv.com/jaewon-jung @jaewonnews on all social media
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