Episodes
Behind the Voice of Top Priority Chronicles
Episode 19 flips the script in a way we’ve never done before. My son takes over the mic and interviews me. From the inspiration behind starting Top Priority Chronicles to the challenges and victories along the way, he asks the questions you…
Lift Gone Wrong: 17,000 Pounds of Negligence
A 17,000-pound rebar panel. No pick plan. A catastrophic lift gone wrong. In this episode of Top Priority Chronicles, your host, Jammie Carr, investigates the Arizona mine accident that left a foreman injured, exposed alarming safety lapse…
Twice Stolen, Twice Suspect: DĂ©jĂ Vu in Portland
Two newer cars. Two stolen vehicle claims. Two identical stories that didn’t add up. In this episode of Top Priority Chronicles, host Jammie Carr takes you inside a case that felt like déjà vu in Portland. The claimant remembered where he …
Wrong Number, Right Instinct: When Safety Delays a Claim
What happens when a simple claim turns into a matter of protection and survival? In this gripping episode of Top Priority Chronicles, host Jammie Carr shares how a routine interview unravels into a silent cry for help. Language barriers, do…
Uncommonly Common: Dying Alone Away From Home
Episode 15: Uncommonly Common – Dying Alone While on the Job It’s one of the most heartbreaking discoveries an investigator can face: a person traveling for work, found deceased in a hotel room—far from home, far from family. In this epis…
From Show Car to No Car – Proof Is Everything
He poured years of time, talent, and savings into a custom show car—engineered for power, styled for admiration, and built as a reflection of who he was. But when it vanished in plain sight at a local car show, the real challenge wasn’t jus…
When the Answer is 'No': The Limits of Closure
What happens when the truth is found—but it still doesn’t bring peace? In Episode 12 of Top Priority Chronicles, Investigator Jammie Carr shares one of her earliest private cases: a young man named Edward, raised in the foster care system,…
Going Undercover: Tracing the Lost, While Staying Legit
When a desperate father reached out, believing his girlfriend had fled with their two young children, I knew this case would require more than surveillance, it would require strategy, empathy, and a deep respect for the law. In this episod…
Injured, Invisible & Ignored
When a woman cleaning luxury apartments in Portland falls from a ladder and fractures her pelvis, she’s not met with care, but with silence. Left in the rain, leaning on a mophead, her injury is denied, her story twisted, and her humanity d…
She Said No: Shouldn't That Be Enough?
In this gripping episode, I take you inside an investigation I led while working as a social worker in a housing program for individuals with mental illness and addiction. When a female client bravely disclosed that she’d been sexually assa…
The Illusion of a Deal: When “Too Good to Be True” Becomes a Trap
This story highlights how even the most discerning individuals can fall victim to sophisticated fraud. You believed you were securing a great vacation package—three trips in one—and yet it turned into a financial and emotional nightmare. Fo…
The Silent Tension: When Racial Division Is Ignored
This episode exposes how unspoken racial tension can quietly escalate into dangerous territory when leadership chooses avoidance over action. The incident at the church, where a Black woman felt unsafe enough to pull a gun on a white male v…
Trust Your Gut: The Truth Behind a Thorough Background Investigation
As an adoption worker, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is to dig deeper, but what happens when a routine background check reveals something alarming? In this episode, I share a case that tested my investigative skills and intuition. We o…
Fatal Ride: The Suicide in Disguise
In this episode, we dive deep into a tragic case where an Uber driver struck and killed a man, only to uncover a shocking twist: it was a carefully planned suicide. Join us as we unravel the layers of this heartbreaking story, exposing the …
Crash, Cash, and Cover-Ups: Unveiling Auto Insurance Fraud
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of auto insurance fraud, exploring the depths some individuals go to cash in on insurance claims. We unravel the methods used to exploit the system and discuss how investigators work to uncover t…
Racial Discrimination: Which Side Are You On?
In this episode, we confront the harsh realities of bias in business and beyond. Whether you’re experiencing it, witnessing it, or unknowingly contributing to it, there’s no neutral ground. We’ll explore real cases, the impact of discrimina…
Missing Payments: Enforcing Contracts Upfront
In this episode, we break down the costly mistake of working without solid payment agreements in place. Too many professionals learn the hard way that verbal promises don’t pay the bills. We’ll discuss the importance of upfront contracts, s…
Perception vs Reality: The Importance of Thorough Client Screening
In this episode, we dive into why private investigators and service professionals must look beyond first impressions when vetting clients. Mental health issues, deception, or hidden agendas can turn a routine case into a dangerous or costly…
Top Priority Chronicles Launches a New Podcast
Introducing Top Priority Chronicles, a gripping podcast series that explores real-life investigations, high-stakes cases, and the relentless pursuit of truth. With a sharp, no-nonsense approach, Investigator Jammie Carr gives listeners an e…