Harry Trombitas
Retired FBI Special Agent | Author | Podcast Host | Keynote Speaker
Dive into the world of high-stakes investigations with Harry Trombitas, a 29-year veteran of the FBI whose career spanned some of America’s most notorious criminal cases. Harry’s stories of courage, teamwork, and justice captivate audiences worldwide, from tracking serial killers like Thomas Lee Dillon to Organized Crime figures to working on almost 1,000 bank robberies in his career. Now, as a host of the gripping true crime podcast Off the Record: An FBI Agent’s Perspective and author of the acclaimed Dark Places Series, Harry invites you to explore the cases that defined his career and the lessons that continue to shape law enforcement today.
Discover the Dark Places Series
Harry’s Dark Places Series brings you behind the scenes of his most unforgettable cases. Each book offers a riveting, firsthand account of investigations that brought justice to victims and held criminals accountable. Perfect for true crime enthusiasts and aspiring law enforcement professionals, these books reveal the dedication, strategy, and heart behind solving complex crimes.
Book 1 – Releasing May 27, 2025
Book 2 – Releasing July 22, 2025
Book 3 – Releasing September 23, 2025
Book 4 – Releasing November 25, 2025
Book 1: The Thomas Lee Dillon Case
RELEASING MAY 27, 2025
This book is about one of the most heinous and troubling serial murder cases that I have ever worked. The fear, anxiety, and concern that gripped most of eastern and southeastern Ohio from 1989 to 1993 cannot be overstated. Never had a serial murder case of this magnitude hit these parts of Ohio, scaring both hunters and fishermen, as well as regular citizens who were afraid to go outside for a simple walk. Three of the homicides occurred before anyone had linked the cases together. It took the fourth murder, and then the fifth, before investigators realized what exactly they had on their hands, and the communities affected to go into panic mode.
The Thomas Lee Dillon Case is about a man who had no regard for human life and the effect that it would have on the families that he destroyed. Dillon said during his interview with investigators after his capture that he thought no more of shooting his victims than he did shooting bottles at the dump.
This series is devoted to the dedication of investigators who worked the cases, as well as the strength and support shown by the victims’ families and the communities in which they lived.
Tune in to the Podcast: "Off the Record: An FBI Agent's Perspective"
Join Harry, alongside co-hosts Clark Donley and Jessie Hemmelgarn, on the Off the Record podcast, where he shares exclusive insights from his FBI career. From the intense pursuit of serial killer John Joubert to practical safety tips for everyday life, each episode offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a seasoned investigator. New episodes drop every Friday at 8 AM EST on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.
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