Master Thief Shares His Secrets (Addicted To Stealing)

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (267)

0:32 Childhood Trauma and Family Struggles chapter 3
0:32 Exposure to Retail Theft and Family Issues
1:01 Father's Opiate Addiction and Decline
1:32 Father's Near-Death Experience and Coma
3:03 Father's Brain Damage and Its Impact chapter 5
3:03 Father's Change After Incident
3:34 Negative Experiences with Father
4:06 Abandoning Baseball Cards and Leaving Home
4:37 Mother's Reaction to Father's Behavior
5:08 Abuse by Stepparent and Resentment
6:10 Childhood Trauma and Abuse chapter 5
6:10 Feeling Afraid and Powerless as a Child
6:40 Struggling to Stand Up for Self
7:11 Deciding to Fight Back Against Abuse
7:43 Confronting and Overcoming Fear
8:14 Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Life
9:16 Idolizing Troubled Neighborhood Figures chapter 4
9:16 Desire to Fit In with Troubled Crowd
9:48 Acceptance through Association with Brother's Friends
10:18 Seeking Attention and Recognition by Being 'Crazy'
10:50 First Arrest for Robbery
12:24 Early Life Experiences with Crime chapter 3
12:24 First Armed Robbery and Juvenile Detention
12:56 Armed Robbery at Subway Sandwich Shop
14:00 Aftermath of the Armed Robbery and Addiction to Adrenaline
15:36 Early Life and Incarceration chapter 4
15:36 Getting Arrested and Pregnant Girlfriend
16:06 Juvenile Life and Newcastle YDC
16:37 Child Killer Unit and Prison Experience
17:08 Life in the Lockdown and Open Parts of Prison
18:40 Early Life and Struggles chapter 1
18:40 Struggling with Education and Street Life
19:11 FBI Raid and Consequences chapter 2
19:41 FBI Raid and Arrests
20:11 Consequences of Association with Criminal Activity
21:45 Struggling with addiction and feeling worthless chapter 3
21:45 Feeling trapped in a toxic relationship and losing direction
22:15 The daily struggle of addiction and finding ways to fund it
23:19 Desperate measures: stealing from Goodwill and write aids
24:53 The Sierra Club and Environmentalism chapter 4
24:53 Personal Experience with the Sierra Club
25:25 Motivation and Panhandling
26:27 Robberies and White Strips
26:57 Creative Robbery Methods
28:00 Gas Station Robbery and Gay Community chapter 2
28:00 Robbery at Gas Station
29:02 Gay Community and Robberies
30:02 Early Life Experiences chapter 1
30:02 Prison Experience with Gay Individuals
33:40 Bond Issues and Jail Experience chapter 1
33:40 Getting Out of Jail with Bond Issues
34:11 Rehab and New Relationships chapter 4
34:11 Jail Experience and Release
35:13 Meeting New People in Rehab
35:45 Friendship and Writing with Scott
36:15 Counselor Tabitha and Rachel's Confession
36:46 Affair and Consequences chapter 3
36:46 The Affair with Rachel
37:18 Confronting Scott and Tabitha
37:48 Leaving Home and Confronting Scott Again
39:53 Struggles with addiction and relationships chapter 3
39:53 Desperation and relapse into addiction
40:23 Past relationships and infidelity
40:55 Committing crimes to support addiction
42:59 Struggling with addiction and seeking help chapter 4
42:59 Desperation and relapse after release from jail
43:29 Negative experience at a Pittsburgh rehab
44:01 Ineffective treatment and desire to leave the rehab
45:33 Leaving the rehab and committing a crime
46:04 Robbery and Confrontation chapter 2
46:04 Initial Confrontation with Client
46:34 Faking Compliance and Leaving Rehab
47:36 Consequences and Negotiation chapter 2
47:36 Police Arrival and Negotiation
48:06 Leaving Rehab and Getting a Cab
48:38 Getting into the Cab and the Aftermath chapter 5
48:38 The Initial Ride and Discovery
49:08 Police Involvement and the Pay Phone
50:12 Time in Jail and Personal Struggles
50:45 The Butler County Gas Station Heist
51:15 Stock Room Hustles and Exits
51:46 Understaffed Gas Station and Cigarette Sales chapter 4
51:46 Scouting for Valuables at a Gas Station
52:18 Using a Stolen Car and Concerns about Jamie's Involvement
52:52 Robbing a Gas Station with a Fake Gun
53:55 Using a Replica Gun and Desert Eagle Confrontation
54:26 Planning and Execution of a Theft chapter 2
54:26 Finding a Suitable Location for the Theft
54:58 Executing the Theft and Escaping
56:34 Consequences of the Theft chapter 1
56:34 Selling Stolen Goods and Disposing of the Car
57:36 On the Run chapter 5
57:36 Initial Escape and Confusion
58:06 Confrontation and Denial
58:37 Regret and Self-Reflection
59:09 Past Mistakes and Current Situation
1:00:10 New Plan and Disguise
1:00:41 A Night Out and a Robbery chapter 4
1:00:41 Robbing a Store and Escaping
1:01:11 Confrontation with Police Officer
1:01:43 Drinking and Trying to Get a Hold of a Drug Dealer
1:02:15 Finding an Alternative Place to Stay
1:03:18 Meeting Neil Banky and the Robbery chapter 2
1:03:18 Meeting Neil Banky and the Initial Plan
1:04:18 The Robbery and Neil's Betrayal
1:05:50 Personal Experiences and Struggles chapter 1
1:05:50 Aftermath of the Robbery and Neil's Escape
1:07:53 Advertisement for Ghost Bed chapter
1:08:54 Incident at Westpen Hospital chapter
1:09:25 Arrest and Interrogation chapter 3
1:09:25 Initial Confrontation and Search
1:10:57 Police Investigation and Misidentification
1:11:29 Escape from Arrest
1:12:30 Escaping and Getting Caught chapter 4
1:12:30 Daring Escape and Losing the Bike
1:13:01 Getting Caught and Arrested
1:13:32 Time in Jail and Plea Offers
1:14:38 Consolidating Charges and Judges
1:15:42 Butler's Treatment of People chapter 1
1:15:42 Butler's Treatment and Decision to Take Action
1:16:13 Trial and Sentencing chapter 3
1:16:13 Trial and Negotiations with Butler
1:16:44 Sentencing and Release
1:18:15 Parole Board and Re-Sentencing
1:18:46 The Author's Gratitude and Story of Incarceration chapter 5
1:18:46 The Author's Father and Incarceration
1:19:18 Bond Issues and Transfer to a New Facility
1:19:48 Big Earl's Bond Issues and the Author's Experience
1:20:19 The Author's Business Dealings and Arrest
1:21:22 Rehabilitation and Sentencing Preparation
1:21:52 First Incarceration Experience chapter 3
1:21:52 Initial Reaction and Contraband Discovery
1:22:22 Beating and Abuse by Guards
1:22:53 Dungeon Conditions and Radio Distress
1:24:54 Arrival at Camp Hill and Classification chapter 4
1:24:54 Arrival and Initial Experience at Camp Hill
1:25:25 Uncertainty about Destination Prison
1:25:55 Fear and Anxiety about Being Sent to Greaterford
1:26:26 Arrival at Greaterford and Initial Classification
1:26:59 Life in Greaterford Prison chapter 1
1:27:29 Description of Life in DB Block at Greaterford
1:27:59 Life in Greater Jail chapter 4
1:27:59 Initial Impressions of Greater Jail
1:28:30 Description of DB Block and Prison Culture
1:29:00 Racial Demographics and Prison Life
1:30:34 Prison Rules and Culture
1:31:05 Prison Life and Unusual Behavior chapter 3
1:31:05 Prison Weddings and Karaoke Nights
1:31:36 Racial Tensions and Conflict
1:32:07 Personal Experiences with Inmates
1:33:39 Prison Life and Experiences chapter 4
1:33:39 Rape and Aggression in Prison
1:34:11 Violent Prison Guards and Mental Health Issues
1:34:43 Confronting Aggression and Standing Up for Oneself
1:35:46 Unofficial Boxing Team in Prison and Life After Release
1:36:16 Conversations about Prison Life chapter 5
1:36:16 Prison Life and Unhygienic Behavior
1:36:46 Applying for Pre-Release and Moving to a Farm
1:37:18 Working on the Farm with Inmates
1:37:49 Learning to Operate Farm Equipment and Composting
1:38:20 Growing Vegetables and Avoiding Drugs in Prison
1:38:53 Early Life Experiences and Drug Use chapter 3
1:38:53 Getting Involved with Drugs and Making Money
1:39:25 Selling Drugs and Earning a Lot of Money
1:40:58 Quitting and Selling Drugs to Connect
1:41:29 Regret and Reflection chapter 5
1:41:29 Wasting Opportunities and Lack of Maturity
1:42:01 The Futility of Materialism and Addiction
1:42:31 Loss of Enjoyment in Life
1:43:02 The Struggle with Addiction and Recovery
1:44:05 Support and Encouragement in Recovery
1:44:36 Fatherhood and Personal Struggles chapter 3
1:44:36 Supporting Children's Interests and Personal Sacrifices
1:45:08 Reflections on Past Relationships and Addictions
1:46:08 Feeling Broken and Unfulfilled
1:47:40 Struggling with Self-Perception chapter 3
1:47:40 Feeling Inadequate and Seeking Help
1:48:11 Accepting One's Flaws and Imperfections
1:48:42 The Importance of Doing the Right Thing
1:50:17 Finding a Wallet and Moral Dilemma chapter 2
1:50:17 Initial Encounter and Moral Conflict
1:51:49 Regret and Self-Reflection
1:52:52 Probation and Mental Health Course chapter 2
1:52:52 Judge's Conditions and Probation Officer's Disagreement
1:54:24 Psychiatrist's Session and Plan for the Future
1:54:56 Reflections on Past and Future chapter 5
1:54:56 Discussing Goals and Plans
1:55:27 Sharing Personal Experiences with Probation Officer
1:55:57 Psychopathic Scale and Banking Industry
1:56:28 Probation Officer's Instructions and Concerns
1:57:00 One-on-One Sessions with Psychiatrist
1:57:30 Struggles with the Program and Feeling Trapped chapter 3
1:57:30 Feeling Aggressive and Upset with the Program
1:58:01 Difficulty Filling Out Book and Feeling Overwhelmed
1:59:38 Finding an iPhone and Returning it to the Owner
2:00:00 Story of a Selfless Act chapter 3
2:00:00 Jogging to Return a Phone
2:01:02 Disappointment with the Selfless Act
2:03:03 Decision to Stop Doing Selfless Acts
2:03:15 Struggles with Leaving Home and Finding Purpose chapter 3
2:03:15 Feeling Trapped and Uncomfortable at Home
2:04:49 Finding Meaning through Creative Expression
2:05:49 The Therapeutic Value of Sharing Personal Experiences
2:06:20 Breakup and Reactions chapter 3
2:06:20 Initial Reaction and Distance
2:06:53 Airport Incident and Poetry
2:07:24 Poem Analysis and Criticism
2:09:26 The Importance of Writing and Self-Expression chapter 5
2:09:26 Writing as a Form of Self-Expression and Catharsis
2:09:56 Overcoming Self-Consciousness and Fear of Rejection
2:10:27 The Importance of Sharing One's Work and Not Caring About Rejection
2:10:58 Trauma, Self-Inflicted Trauma, and the Opioid Epidemic
2:11:31 The Misery of Wanting to Die but Being Too Afraid to Take Action
2:12:34 Fear of Losing Control and Impact on Children chapter 3
2:12:34 Desire to Go Out in a Blaze of Glory and Escape Misery
2:13:05 Concerns about Children's Well-being and Addiction
2:14:07 Disappointment and Fear of Losing Control to Addiction
2:15:41 Struggles with Self-Damage and Abuse chapter 6
2:15:41 Feeling Trapped and Unhappy with Life
2:16:12 Desensitization to Abuse and Feeling Unfulfilled
2:16:44 Struggling to Move On from Past and Find Authenticity
2:17:15 Desire to Change and Grow, but Feeling Stuck
2:17:46 Reflection on Death and the Purpose of Life
2:18:16 Desire to Share Story and Inspire Others, but Not Be Defined by Past
2:18:46 Struggles with Addiction and Loneliness chapter 5
2:18:46 Feeling Trapped in Addiction and Loneliness
2:19:18 Desire to Change but Lack of Motivation
2:19:48 Comparison to Others and Feeling Jaded
2:20:21 Lack of Functioning Friends and Purpose
2:21:24 Reflection on the Impact of Addiction on Others
2:21:56 Professional Drunks in the Military chapter 4
2:21:56 Military Culture and Functionality
2:22:27 Lack of Real Friends and Isolation
2:22:58 Comparison to Others with Friendships
2:24:32 Past Relationships and Difficulty in Friendship
2:25:03 Overcoming Adversity and Self-Doubt chapter 3
2:25:03 Reflection on Life Progress and Impostor Syndrome
2:26:04 Struggling with Self-Hatred and Recovery
2:27:07 Confronting Past Selfishness and Seeking Change
2:28:09 Self-Discovery and Family Dynamics chapter 4
2:28:09 The Importance of Self-Love and Authenticity
2:28:41 Generational Differences in Communication and Emotional Expression
2:29:11 The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Adult Relationships and Behavior
2:29:41 Forgiveness, Trauma, and the Complexity of Human Relationships
2:31:13 Confronting an Abusive Father chapter 3
2:31:13 Revealing the Abuser's True Nature
2:31:45 Confronting the Father's Denial and Justification
2:32:48 The Aftermath of Confrontation and the Father's Subsequent Actions
2:34:24 Impact of Parenting on Self-Identity chapter 3
2:34:24 Feeling Responsible for Others' Happiness
2:34:55 Influence of Environment on Personality
2:35:26 Lack of Affection and Criticism in Childhood
2:37:29 Childhood Trauma and Family Dynamics chapter 3
2:37:29 Parental Trauma and Its Impact on Children
2:39:02 Growing Up with Poverty and Unstable Environment
2:40:03 Escaping the Cycle of Trauma and Finding Fulfillment
2:40:34 Brother's Struggle with Addiction chapter 4
2:40:34 Brother's Relapse and Overdose Issues
2:41:07 Speaker's Personal Experience with Addiction and Recovery
2:41:38 Confronting Brother's Addiction and Urging Help
2:42:10 Brother's Complications from Prolonged Overdose and Neglect
2:43:42 Personal Experience with Family Member's Addiction chapter 5
2:43:42 Story of Friend's Addiction and Consequences
2:44:14 Description of Friend's Condition After Stroke
2:44:45 Comparison to Speaker's Dad and His Addiction
2:45:16 Speaker's Reflection on Their Own Life Choices
2:45:48 Speaker's Apology and Reassurance to Their Mom

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