Cartel Associate On Close Calls, Escaping The Feds, & Making Millions

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (237)

0:04 Early Life and Family chapter 2
1:33 Moving to New Jersey and Feeling Inferior
3:07 Feeling Special in the South, but Not in New Jersey
3:39 Growing Up with Financial Insecurities chapter 2
3:39 Feeling Inferior due to Financial Differences
4:09 Impact of Childhood Experiences on Identity
4:41 Realization and Newfound Identity chapter 3
4:41 Rejection of Materialism and Embracing Masculinity
5:12 Desire to Return to Childhood Values
5:44 Experiences in Appalachia and its Impact
6:16 Moving to a Small Town in Kentucky chapter 3
6:16 Initial Difficulties in Kentucky
6:47 P Ridge and the State Police
7:20 Leaving Kentucky and Moving to New Jersey
8:20 High School Experience and Discrimination chapter 1
8:20 High School Experience in Bedminster
9:21 Title Theft and Its Ease chapter 2
9:21 How Easy It Is to Commit Title Theft
10:55 Consequences and Vulnerability of Title Theft
11:25 Personal Story and Junior College chapter 1
11:25 Personal Experience with Guidance Counselor and Mother
12:59 Introduction to Drug Trafficking and Personal Experience chapter 5
12:59 Illegal Drug Trade in San Antonio and Texas
13:30 Personal Experience with Swag and Small Loads
14:02 Mexican Drug Trafficking Methods and Pressing Techniques
14:32 Selling Pills at Raves and College Towns
15:03 Balancing Illegal Income with Education and Personal Life
16:38 Introduction to a Family's Involvement in the Drug Trade chapter 4
16:38 Initial Clue about Family's Involvement in the Drug Trade
17:10 Description of Town and Its Connection to the Golf Cartel
17:40 Federal Checkpoint Incident and Suspicious Behavior
18:11 Confrontation at the Mexican Border and Family Secrets
19:43 Discussion about Cartel Involvement chapter 1
19:43 Association Connections and Hierarchy
20:14 Business Opportunity and Supply Chain chapter 4
20:14 Opportunistic Business Idea
20:45 Purchasing MDMA in Miami
21:17 Scama and Price Negotiation
21:48 Abandoned Business Opportunity
22:52 Reflecting on Past Decisions and Opportunities chapter 3
22:52 Fear of Success and the Desire to Pursue a Law Career
23:23 Influence of Family Members' Situations on Decision-Making
24:56 Exploring Opportunities in the Drug Trade and Taking Responsibility
25:57 Informant's Inside Information and Task Force Involvement chapter 4
25:57 Informant's Confidentiality and Task Force Dynamics
26:27 Introduction to Undercover Cop and Justin's Sales
26:59 Justin's Girlfriend and the Decision to Bring Her Along
28:01 Confrontation with Girlfriend and Meeting Justin at Arby's
28:32 Confrontation with Justin and the Bird chapter 4
28:32 Initial Confrontation with Justin and the Bird
29:04 Discussion of the Bird's Contents
29:34 Revealing the $35,000 and the Plan to Get Another Key
30:06 Leaving the Arby's Parking Lot and Encountering Suspicious Individuals
31:08 High-Speed Chase chapter
31:38 Chase and Confusion chapter 1
31:38 Initial Chaos and Confusion
32:10 Air Support and Ditching the Car chapter 1
32:10 Using Air Support to Track Down the Suspects
32:40 Confrontation with Police chapter 3
32:40 Ditching the Car and Escaping on Foot
32:40 Confrontation with Police and Sacrificing Oneself for the Girl's Escape
33:41 Aftermath of the Confrontation and Jail Time
34:45 Discussion of Aggravated Assault Charge chapter 3
34:45 Ramming Car and Aggravated Assault Charge
35:16 Cooperating with Authorities and Creating a Story
36:47 Meeting with DEA Agents and Federal Public Pretender
37:48 Government Pressure to Snitch chapter 3
37:48 Threats and Intimidation to Cooperate
38:49 Statistics on Snitching in the Federal System
39:20 Consequences of Not Cooperating
40:52 Discussion of Plea Bargain and Sentence chapter 4
40:52 Initial Discussion of Plea Bargain and Sentence Options
41:23 Accusations of Lying by Prosecution
41:53 Discrepancy in Sentence Report and Visit with Prosecutor
42:24 Revelation of Sentence Enhancements and Reaction
43:27 Prison Experience and Sentencing chapter 3
43:27 Initial Prison Sentence and Good Time
43:59 Visiting Ex's Father in Prison
45:01 Racial Dynamics and Gangs in Prison
46:31 Racial Dynamics and Conflict chapter 4
46:31 Mexican Gangs and Racial Unity
47:02 Whites' Reactions to the Speaker's Presence
47:32 Living with a Black Individual and Racial Tensions
48:36 Cell Dynamics and Manipulation
49:08 Prison Life and Gangs chapter 3
49:08 Joining a Gang in Prison
50:10 Respect and Credibility within the Group
51:14 Tension and Conflict in the Prison Unit
51:45 Lieutenant Figaroa's Decision to Fire Officer Lance chapter 4
51:45 Lieutenant Figaroa's Warning to Gang Leaders
52:17 Gang Leaders' Reaction and Officer Lance's Fate
52:47 Officer Lance's Transformation After Favor
53:51 Prison Reform and Nonviolent Offenders
54:56 Prison Reform and Rehabilitation chapter 5
54:56 The Need for a Non-Violent Environment in Prisons
55:27 Critique of Harsh Punishment and Deterrence Theory
55:59 Moral Character and Prison Reform
56:30 Consequences of Harsh Sentencing and Lack of Rehabilitation
57:01 Personal Experience with Prison Reform and Education
58:04 Finding Purpose and New Opportunities chapter 4
58:04 Finding a New Passion and Purpose in Prison
58:36 Overcoming Obstacles as an Influencer with a Record
59:07 Government Restrictions and Workarounds
1:00:09 Navigating Probation and Finding Creative Solutions
1:00:40 Discussion of Felons Working chapter 3
1:00:40 Lying and Restitution
1:01:11 Felons in Workplaces
1:01:43 Interviews with Felons on Podcasts
1:03:50 Moving Out and Probation Officer's Reaction chapter 4
1:03:50 Discussing Podcast and Probation Officer's Knowledge
1:04:20 Frustration with Probation Officers' Lack of Understanding
1:04:52 Restrictions and Ability to Pay Restitution
1:05:24 Vlad TV and Probation Officer's Intervention
1:06:57 Struggles with probation and restrictions chapter 4
1:06:57 Breaking rules and getting away with it
1:07:28 Lack of support from probation officers
1:07:59 Finding a job at an Audi dealership
1:08:31 Confronting the truth about my past
1:09:01 Finding success after prison chapter 2
1:09:01 Losing a job due to my past
1:09:31 Finding success and perseverance
1:10:02 Overcoming Obstacles in Life chapter 3
1:10:02 Finding Success and Integrity in Car Sales
1:11:05 Challenges with Obtaining a Permanent Sales License
1:12:08 Finding Resilience and New Opportunities
1:13:10 Interview and Job Opportunity chapter 4
1:13:10 Initial Interview and Group Question
1:13:41 Private Conversation with the Guy
1:14:43 Job Offer and Personal History
1:15:16 PO's Letter to the Judge
1:15:47 Personal Experience with Probation and Supervisor Release chapter 4
1:15:47 Dealing with Probation Officers and Supervisor Release
1:16:19 Obtaining a Copy of the Motion and Meeting with Officer Morris
1:16:50 Confrontation with Officer Morris and Signing a Document
1:17:21 Moving to California and Consulting Opportunity
1:18:25 The Author's Struggle to Regain Sales License chapter 4
1:18:25 Risking Everything to Get Sales License Back
1:19:28 California Gold Rush and Transportation Challenges
1:19:58 Learning Trafficking in San Antonio and Making a Profit
1:21:02 Administrative Law Hearing and Emotional Response
1:21:36 Transportation Techniques and Growth chapter 3
1:21:36 Consistent Growth and Notice
1:22:06 Introducing Transportation Network and Request for Help
1:22:36 Private Jet Brokerage and Transportation Challenges
1:24:39 Traveling with Equipment and Unexpected Events chapter 2
1:24:39 Dead Leg Flight and Unconventional Booking
1:25:41 Pilot's Unexpected Revelation and DEA Involvement
1:27:46 Confrontation with Port Authority Agents chapter 4
1:27:46 Initial Introduction and Suspicion
1:28:17 Questioning the Agents' Motives
1:28:48 Detention and Release
1:29:49 Final Confrontation and Departure
1:30:19 Escaping Pursuit chapter 4
1:30:19 Ditching the Pursuers and Getting to the City
1:30:49 Using the Subway to Evade Detection
1:31:21 Meeting a Taxi Driver and Heading to Greenwich
1:32:25 Arriving in Greenwich and Securing a Vehicle
1:32:57 Escaping from the Tavern chapter 3
1:32:57 Disguising Intentions and Leaving the Tavern
1:33:27 Getting into a Fast Vehicle and Escaping
1:33:58 Receiving a Phone Call from Officer Scis
1:36:00 Harassment and Threats chapter 4
1:36:00 Threats and Intimidation Tactics
1:36:31 Police Harassment and Family Involvement
1:38:02 Multiple Identities and Criminal Activity
1:38:32 Fear of Going Back to Prison vs. Financial Security
1:39:05 The Impact of Money on Identity chapter 4
1:39:05 The Fear of Being Broke and the Need to Face Trauma
1:40:07 The Analogy of Sugar and Piss in the Water Glass
1:40:39 The Realization of Using Money as a Band-Aid
1:41:09 The Avoidance of Dealing with Trauma and the Need to Face Fears
1:42:16 The Plan and Life on the Run chapter 1
1:42:16 Living on the Run and Off-Road Racing
1:42:47 US Marshals Task Force Inaction and New Developments chapter 4
1:42:47 US Marshal's Inaction and Case Reassignment
1:43:18 US Marshal's Discovery of Associate's Name
1:43:49 Shrimp Boy Chow Case Connection and Money Laundering
1:44:20 Money Service and Friends' Business
1:45:21 Discussion of Triads and Organized Crime chapter 4
1:45:21 Introduction to Triads and Personal Experience
1:45:52 Associations with Vinnie Gorgeous' Son and Avoiding Trouble
1:46:23 Norge's Cooperation in the Shrimp Boy Child Case
1:46:54 Consequences of Norge's Cooperation and Pressure to Snitch
1:48:26 US Marshal Takedown and Arrest chapter 4
1:48:26 Initial Confrontation and Arrest
1:48:58 Discovery of New Identity and Investigation
1:49:28 Contemplation and Decision to Surrender
1:50:00 Surprise Raid and Arrest
1:51:32 The Arrest and Bail Process chapter 3
1:51:32 Initial Arrest and Bail Conditions
1:52:05 Reflection on the Situation and Decision-Making
1:53:41 Legal Maneuvering and Preparations
1:54:43 Plea Bargain and Sentence chapter 1
1:54:43 Plea Bargain and Sentence Details
1:55:45 Parole and Release chapter 2
1:55:45 Starting a Meal Prep Company
1:56:15 Parole and Release Experience
1:58:22 Scaling a Business and Unexpected Opportunities chapter 3
1:58:22 Rapid Business Growth and Unexpected Success
1:59:57 Client Feedback and Business Validation
2:00:59 Business Challenges and Uncertainty
2:01:29 Business Opportunity and Valuation chapter 3
2:01:29 Initial Business Valuation and Advice
2:02:00 Meeting with Attorneys and Potential Partners
2:04:04 Compromise on Control and Quality of Food
2:04:35 Initial Co-Packing Challenges chapter 4
2:04:35 Co-Packer Issues and Financial Losses
2:05:05 Inventory Discrepancies and Miscommunication
2:05:37 Double Shipping and Financial Consequences
2:06:10 Financial Crisis and Loan Issues
2:07:43 Struggles with Meal Prep Business chapter 5
2:07:43 Initial Success and Unexpected Stoppage
2:08:15 Google Analytics Insights and Potential Growth
2:08:48 Continuing the Business Despite Challenges
2:09:18 Decline and Competition Issues
2:10:21 Transition to Marketing Business
2:10:52 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Passion for Regenerative Agriculture chapter 4
2:10:52 Transitioning from Chiropractic to E-commerce and Tech Marketing
2:11:23 Seeking Venture Capital Investment for New E-commerce Idea
2:12:58 Regenerative Agriculture and Changing the Food System
2:13:28 Creating Fake Identities for Ancestry Research
2:14:34 Social Security Administration and Identity Theft chapter 4
2:14:34 Social Security Administration's Illegal Obtaining of Records
2:15:05 Consequences of Illegally Obtained Records and Facial Recognition
2:16:06 Facial Recognition Database and National Compilation of Data
2:17:09 Plan to Make Money Illegally and Isolation from the Grow Operation
2:17:41 Transportation and Logistics Challenges chapter 2
2:17:41 Pitfalls in Transportation and Driver Selection
2:18:42 Importance of a Convincing Story for Drivers
2:20:47 Narcotics Interdiction and Transportation Methods chapter 4
2:20:47 Using Michigan Plates and License to Avoid Detection
2:21:18 Creating a Convincing Story for Law Enforcement
2:21:49 Understanding US Postal Service Package Inspection Procedures
2:22:21 Using Virtual Offices and Prepaid Debit Cards for Package Shipping
2:23:57 Avoiding Detection and Finding Opportunities chapter 2
2:23:57 Using Knowledge to Outsmart Detection Systems
2:24:28 Finding Lucrative Opportunities and Avoiding Risks

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