The Downfall of a Multi-Million Dollar Weed Empire

Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime
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Chapters & Sections (162)

0:12 Discovery of Tracking Device chapter
1:01 Background and Early Life chapter
3:04 Early Life Experiences and Motivations chapter 5
3:04 Struggling to Afford Nice Things and Turning to Entrepreneurship
3:36 Selling Candy as a Kid and Early Business Ventures
4:07 Turning to Weed as a Way to Socialize and Escape Reality
4:39 Selling Weed in High School and the Transition from Necessity to Ego
5:40 Promotion for Standage Watches
6:12 Childhood Experiences and Financial Struggles chapter 2
6:12 Fear of Uncertainty and Flashiness
6:42 Desire for Recognition and Material Possessions
7:14 College Life and Entrepreneurial Ventures chapter 1
7:14 Financial Struggles in High School
8:16 Canadian Weed and Competition in the Market chapter 1
8:16 Cannabis Entrepreneurship and Monopoly
9:19 Smuggling Operations on the Saint Regis River chapter
10:21 Personal Experience with Law Enforcement and Heat chapter
12:23 Smuggling and Concealment Methods chapter 4
12:23 Comparison of Weed and Coke for Smuggling
12:53 Hydraulic Compartments in Vehicles
13:23 Large-Scale Smuggling and Concealment Methods
14:26 Busted Smugglers and Plausible Deniability
14:57 Fraud Conviction and Scams chapter 2
14:57 Fear of Being Involved in Scams
15:30 Consequences of Fraud Conviction
16:00 Life After College and Career Choices chapter 1
16:00 Personal Experiences with Job Search and Career Choices
17:35 Early Business Ventures chapter 3
17:35 Setting Up a Legitimate Business in a New Town
18:07 Pond Construction and Cannabis Business
19:09 Growing the Businesses and Maintaining Quality Control
20:43 Story about Deveroly and War Dogs chapter 3
20:43 Meeting Deveroly and Writing His Memoir
21:13 Deveroly's Lifestyle and Spending Habits
21:44 Author's Life Experiences and Border Work
23:16 Life Experiences and Border Work chapter 1
23:16 Border Work and Unloading Merchandise
23:47 Smuggling Techniques and Methods chapter 4
23:47 Using Connections to Smuggle Goods
24:18 Creative Methods for Concealing Contraband
24:48 Smugglers' Tactics and Strategies
25:19 The Thrill of the Smuggling Game
26:51 Dealing with Illegal Activities and Law Enforcement chapter 3
26:51 Avoiding Arrest by Being Aware of Surroundings
27:22 Developing Gut Instincts for Decision-Making
28:56 Intuition and Trusting One's Feelings
29:27 Relationships and Financial Situation chapter 3
29:27 Dating Experiences and Steady Girlfriends
29:59 Trouble with a Girlfriend and Cash Handling
30:30 Hotel Room Incident and Embarrassing Situation
32:03 Dating and Relationship Struggles chapter 4
32:03 Past Relationships and Infidelity
32:33 Challenges with a Bipolar Partner
33:05 Domestic Violence and Escaping the Relationship
34:09 Playing Weak to Escape a Toxic Relationship
35:12 Discussion of Unhealthy Relationships chapter 4
35:12 Recognizing Red Flags in Partners
35:43 Personal Experience with Fraudulent Partner
36:14 Lessons Learned from Toxic Relationship
37:15 Avoiding Unhealthy Situations and Prioritizing Self-Care
38:19 Early Relationship and Business Challenges chapter 4
38:19 Meeting a Nice Vietnamese Girl and Healthy Relationship
38:49 Realization of Non-Traditional Girlfriend Situation
39:19 California Cannabis Market and Business Competition
39:51 Scoping Out California Cannabis Scene and Business Challenges
41:23 Early Struggles in California Cannabis Industry chapter 4
41:23 Difficulty Finding Suppliers and Transportation in California
42:24 Transportation Challenges on the East Coast
42:55 Hiring a Driver for West Coast Transportation
43:25 Unreliable Drivers and Alternative Solutions
44:58 Suspicious Truck Delivery chapter 5
44:58 Unusual Truck and Driver Behavior
45:29 Concert and Tiredness
46:00 Discovery of Tracking Device
46:30 Investigation and Confrontation
47:33 Storytelling and Connection to Previous Events
48:04 Car Auctions and Legitimate Truckers chapter 4
48:04 Stuffed Cars and Legitimate Truckers
48:35 Device Installation and Common Practices
49:05 Operating at a Large Scale
50:06 Federal Investigations and Case Building
51:10 Initial Encounter with Law Enforcement chapter 5
51:10 Observing Agents and Following Instructions
51:40 Investigating the Load and Leaving the Neighborhood
52:11 Escaping Law Enforcement and Destroying Evidence
52:43 Contacting Stepfather and Realizing Surveillance
53:44 Evading Law Enforcement on the Highway
54:16 Traffic and Encounter with D.A. chapter 4
54:16 Highway Traffic and D.A. Encounter
54:47 Conversation with Stepfather and Plan to Leave Country
55:19 Stopping at Gas Station and Unexpected Encounter
56:52 Police Arrival and Confrontation
57:22 Discussion about a person's past and legal issues chapter 4
57:22 Concerns about a person's legal cases and relationships
58:26 Reflection on past experiences and lessons learned
58:58 Discussion about plastic surgery and identity changes
59:29 Concerns about law enforcement and potential consequences
1:00:33 Matthew Cox's Story of Bank Fraud and Legal Issues chapter 4
1:00:33 Matthew's Initial Arrest and Bailout
1:01:04 Matthew's Refusal to Work for Someone and Subsequent Surveillance
1:02:36 Matthew's Illegal House Search and Discovery of Stash
1:03:07 Matthew's Legal Fees and Rearrest for Laundering Money
1:03:38 Lawsuit and Jail Time chapter 3
1:03:38 Jail Life and Lawyer's Advice
1:04:09 Cooperation and Deal Making
1:05:10 Gold Payment and Jail Time
1:07:02 Prison Experience and Gold Discovery chapter 3
1:07:02 Release from Prison and Cooperation with Authorities
1:07:12 Charges and Sentencing
1:08:06 Paying for Freedom and Reflections
1:09:50 Arrest and Incarceration chapter 3
1:09:50 Arrest and Refusal to Cooperate with Authorities
1:10:21 Consequences of Not Cooperating and Life in Prison
1:11:54 Life After Incarceration and Writing a Book
1:12:57 Considering Alternative Options chapter 5
1:12:57 Initial Hesitation and Producer Contact
1:13:27 VH1 Program Concerns
1:14:00 Narration and Production Issues
1:14:32 Makeup and Interview Experience
1:15:35 Potential for a Real Documentary
1:16:05 Discussion of Creative Projects and Career Concerns chapter 4
1:16:05 Considering a Series or Movie Adaptation of Life Story
1:16:38 Synopsis and Pitching Creative Work
1:17:09 Burnout and Audiobook Considerations
1:17:41 Prison Experience and Supervised Release
1:19:18 Entrepreneurial Ventures and Business Goals chapter 3
1:19:18 Cannabis Farm and Retreat Business Ideas
1:19:49 Charging the Human Body
1:20:20 Personal Projects and Network
1:21:53 Personal Story and Redemption chapter
1:22:23 Prison Experience and Reflection chapter 4
1:22:23 Comparing Prison Life to Modern Society
1:23:25 Personal Growth and Self-Awareness
1:24:29 Processing Trauma and Childhood Experiences
1:25:01 Childhood Environment and Formative Years
1:25:33 Personal Reflections on Life Choices chapter 3
1:25:33 Gratitude and Self-Reflection
1:26:04 Childhood Influences on Life Choices
1:26:35 Rationalizing Illegal Behavior
1:28:40 Federal Crimes and Tax Evasion chapter 2
1:28:40 Committing Federal Crimes and Tax Evasion
1:29:10 Cheating on Taxes and the Justice System
1:29:41 Prison Life and Sentence chapter 1
1:29:41 Prison Life and Sentencing Reform
1:34:50 Cooperation with Authorities chapter 4
1:34:50 Request for Written Agreement and Cooperation
1:35:22 Cooperator's Motivations and Deception
1:35:53 Revelation of Hidden Assets and Re-Indictment
1:36:54 Sentence Reduction and Release from Prison
1:37:55 Reflections on Past Experiences chapter 4
1:37:55 Comparison of Drug Game and Legitimate Work
1:38:27 Cooperation Rates in Crime
1:38:58 Regrets and New Beginnings
1:40:00 Return to Construction Work
1:41:32 The Story of John J Boziak, a Cyber Crime Mastermind chapter 4
1:41:32 John J Boziak's Life of Crime and Escapades
1:42:03 Boziak's Cyber Crime Empire and Escapes
1:42:33 Amadeo's Story of Embezzlement and World Domination Plans
1:44:08 Pierre Rossini's Life as a Drug Trafficker and FBI Corruption
1:45:09 Introduction to True Crime Thriller chapter 2
1:45:09 Piercini's Story and Government Cover-up
1:45:40 Shrinker's Story and Prison Life

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