“And she said, I pulled the baby out and it looked like it had been dipped in a bucket of blood, but the baby was okay.”

That moment, recalled by Chief Deputy District Attorney Eva Wilson, came at the scene of one of the most haunting cases of her career: a triple homicide, a newborn found beside a murdered mother, and a suspected killer who ultimately walked free.

On this episode of the George Brauchler DA Podcast, Eva Wilson traces her remarkable journey—from growing up on a ranch in rural North Dakota to prosecuting some of the toughest and most emotionally charged cases in Colorado history. Over a 40-year career, she's seen justice prevail, justice denied, and even one unforgettable case where her own client was convicted—a verdict she calls one of the happiest days of her life.

Now, as she prepares to retire, Eva sits down for a final look back at the cases, the costs, and the calling.

I'm Tom Mustin.

Let's meet Eva Wilson.

Welcome to the George Brauchler DA Podcast. Today's guest is legendary investigative journalist Tony Kovaleski. Born in Michigan and raised in San Jose, he started college planning to be a dentist—but over 40 years later, he's earned more than 50 Emmy Awards, plus Murrow and duPont honors as a nationally known Investigative Journalist. Tony's reporting has changed laws and saved lives, including his documentary ‘33 Minutes to 34 Right,' which exposed dangerous ambulance delays at DIA. He's taken on powerful institutions, confronted officials on a golf course at Pebble Beach, and never backed down from tough questions. Off the clock, he's a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan and proud part-owner of the team. Today, Tony shares his advice for success in any career—and his plans for the future as he prepares to retire after a remarkable four-decade career.” Let's meet Tony Kovaleski.

Hello, and welcome to the George Brauchler DA Podcast—your front-row seat to the world of true crime, told through the eyes of one of Colorado's most seasoned prosecutors, District Attorney George Brauchler.

I'm your host, Tom Mustin.

Today, we're joined by a very special guest: John Castillo, the father of Kendrick Castillo—the young hero who, on May 7th, 2019, charged the gunman at the STEM School in Highlands Ranch and tragically lost his life while protecting his classmates.

John speaks candidly about the unimaginable loss of his only son, Kendrick's lifelong kindness and courage, and the growing movement within the Catholic Church advocating for Kendrick's path toward sainthood. He also shares the ongoing efforts to memorialize Kendrick's legacy, and opens up about something deeply personal—his struggle to forgive the gunman who took Kendrick's life. Healing, he says, is still a long road, and forgiveness is something he simply isn't ready for.

It's an emotional, powerful conversation with a devoted father who lost everything in an instant—yet continues to fight to preserve his son's story and spirit.

Let's meet John Castillo.