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Chapters & Sections (124)
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0:04
Kingpin Status and Escapades
0:30
Childhood in Mexico
1:01
Life in the Mining Camp
2:07
Riding and Exploring
3:09
Meeting the Crime Family and Bodyguard
4:12
Culture Shock and Dilemma
4:44
Violence and Bodyguard's Warning
6:49
Visiting Brother in Hospital and Decision to Join Army
7:19
Basic Training and AIT at Fort Knox and Tigerland
8:22
Paratrooper School and Airborne Training
9:23
Deployment to Germany and Guard Duty on Czechoslovakian Border
10:26
Father's Service in the War and Nuremberg Trials
10:58
Family Connection to World War II
11:28
Father's Service in Germany and Family Reunion
12:30
Speaker's Experience with Vietnam War Veterans
14:08
Injury and Medical Treatment at Walter Reed
14:39
Transfer to San Francisco and VA Hospital
15:09
Involvement in the Emerald Triangle Activity
16:10
Fatal Encounter and Life-Altering Event
17:13
Getting Involved in the Drug Trade
17:44
Removing Turista Sticker and Preparing for Border Checkpoint
18:16
Additional Tips for Crossing the Border
19:48
Recommendation for Jeans and Promotion Code
20:19
Importance of Attitude, Discipline, and Military Experience
24:24
Torture and Violence by Cartels
25:57
Personal Experience with Cartel Torture
27:00
Motivation for Killing and Money Laundering
31:05
Initial Encounter with the Cartel and its Operations
31:37
Realization of Cartel Danger and Involvement in the United States
32:07
Documented Evidence of Cartel Activities and Personal Experience
32:37
Prison Time and Subsequent Life Changes
33:39
Forced Return to Cartel Activities after Prison Release
34:41
Initial Situation and Rules
35:12
Operations and Logistics
35:43
Establishing Safe Houses and Alternative Routes
36:14
Negotiations and Kingpin Status
37:46
Corruption and Surveillance
38:18
Instructing Mike to Burn Evidence and Protect Police Officer Source
38:49
Formation of Operation Northern Exposure and Identification of Cartels
39:20
Pablo Escobar Connection in the Pacific Northwest and Personal Targeting
39:54
Receiving Warning from Mike OD Day and Fleeing to Avoid Heat
40:24
Confrontation with Soldiers and Decision to Go Against Pablo Escobar
42:00
Arranging a meeting with Attorney Al Bradley
42:32
Discussing the situation and need for protection
43:02
Life before going undercover with law enforcement
44:03
Meeting with US Attorney's office and being assigned to undercover operation
45:07
Elevated Cost of Blow and Operations in Mexico
45:39
Arrangement with Authorities and Plea Deal
46:10
Taking Down the Element Threatening Life and Family
46:40
Using Hal Bradley for Insertion and US Marshall Setup
47:11
Setting Up Drug Deals and Taking Down Organizations
47:41
Reestablishing Connections with Caloa and Meeting a General in the Mexican Army
48:13
Being Found Out and Blown Off the Road
48:45
Initial Capture and Transportation to Black Site
49:16
Torture and Attempted Extraction of Information
49:48
Flashback to Training and Imprint on Never Giving Up
50:19
Rescue and Aftermath
52:23
Bounty on Head and Prison Life
53:24
Medical Treatment and Experimental Program
54:26
Hospice Training and Certification
55:28
Prison Life and Leaving Lenworth
55:58
Prison Release and Initial Ministry
56:28
Meeting with Warden Booker and Leaving Prison
56:58
Formal Ordination and Halfway House Stay
57:30
Life After Prison and Church Work
58:01
Bishop's Approval and Sabatical Request
58:31
Joining the Amigos Motorcycle Club
59:04
Patching In and Becoming a Licensed Private Investigator
59:35
Joining the Bandidos and Leaving in Good Standing
1:00:06
Work with CIA, DEA, and Customs
1:00:37
Capture in El Salvador and Offer from Salvadorian Intelligence
1:02:41
Meeting Manny and Being Led Astray
1:03:11
Capture and Initial Abuse
1:04:14
Daily Life in Captivity
1:05:46
Rescue and Extraction
1:06:16
Initial Capture and Medical Discharge
1:06:49
PTSD Doctor's Perspective
1:06:52
Manny's Fate and Haunting Memories
1:07:50
Recognition as Captured Prisoner and Survivor Patch
1:08:21
Unauthorized Contract and Federal Prison Avoidance
1:09:53
Initial Mission and Notification of Ambassador
1:10:24
Undercover Operations in Mexico
1:11:56
Escape from Cartel and Border Crossing
1:12:57
Matt's Work in Trap Houses and Overdose Cases
1:13:29
Brought to Matt's Residence for Medical Assistance
1:14:01
Matt's Decision to Get Involved in Writing and Podcasting
1:14:32
Assault by the Cartel and Near-Death Experience
1:15:35
Tow Truck Driver's Accident and Matt's Realization of a Kill Order
1:16:07
Initial Attack and Defense
1:17:11
Drag to the Killbox
1:17:42
Loss of Consciousness and Near-Death Experience
1:19:15
Initial Assessment and Hospitalization
1:19:48
Unconsciousness and Lack of Protection
1:20:21
Escape from Hospital and Recovery
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