On episode 30, Captain James (Robby) Hatler of the Martin Police Department breaks down the case of the “Big-Bellied Rapist.” In 2009, a series of sexual assaults shook his small town in rural West Tennessee. Hatler, one of the lead investigators, lays out the series of events that unfolded that summer and what led to the arrest of the perpetrator.
Episode Guests
James (Robby) Hatler has worked for the Martin, Tennessee Police Department since 1995, and was just promoted to Captain in the Criminal Investigations Division in November.
He has received training in several areas including: Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy, Field Training Officer, Traffic Collision Investigation, Firearms Instructor, Radar Instructor, Various Investigations Training and the National Forensic Academy session 30.
James is a 2021 graduate of the FBI National Academy Session 281.
The 281st session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 45 states and the District of Columbia. The class included members of law enforcement agencies from 32 countries, five military organizations, six federal and civilian agencies.
Guest Information
LinkedIn: James Hatler
Website: Martin Police Department
Email: James Hatler
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