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  • A Colombian Family's Rise & Fall | RICO Case, Money Laundering & 32 Years Prison

    A Colombian Family's Rise & Fall | RICO Case, Money Laundering & 32 Years Prison
    2026/05/10
    Christian Carmona joins Honor Among Thieves Podcast to tell the story of growing up as the son of a Colombian drug trafficker whose family was taken down in a major federal RICO case connected to a criminal narcotics enterprise. In this true crime podcast episode, Christian opens up about his father’s federal case out of Portland, Oregon, the FBI raid that changed his family forever, the money found buried in the house, and the moment his father accepted responsibility and took a 20-year prison sentence without cooperating. This episode goes deeper than a drug trafficking story. Christian explains what it was like to be a kid when the federal government came after his family, how his mother was accused of laundering money and sentenced to 12 years, and how the consequences of the criminal underworld shaped his life long after the case was over. From Colombia and Medellín to South Florida, Atlanta, Portland, federal prison, deportation, family loyalty, and survival, this is a raw look at the cost of organized crime from the perspective of the child left behind. In this episode, we cover: Christian Carmona’s childhood after coming to America from Colombia His father’s rise from Medellín to the U.S. drug world The federal RICO case that brought down his family The FBI raid in Portland, Oregon The money found buried inside the house Why his father took 20 years and never cooperated His mother’s money laundering case and 12-year sentence Growing up with both parents in federal prison Colombian drug trafficking, South Florida, Atlanta, and Oregon The impact of the war on drugs on immigrant families Loyalty, silence, family codes, and the price of the criminal underworld Life after the case and how Christian carried the story into adulthood This is one of the most personal episodes of Honor Among Thieves Podcast, exposing the reality behind federal drug cases, organized crime, family loyalty, criminal justice, and the long-term damage caused when an entire family is pulled into the federal system. 0:00 Intro 3:13 His Father’s 20-Year Sentence & Old School Silence 8:43 Medellín’s Criminal Underworld 12:14 How Narco Money Changed Everything 18:05 Moving to America & His Father's Double Life 24:58 His Father’s National Drug Case 30:00 FBI Raid, Buried Cash, RICO & the Family Collapse 39:00 His Father Takes 20 Years and His Mother Gets 12 50:40 Losing His Brother to the Federal System 1:00:00 Miami Nightlife, Bank Work & Criminal Connections 1:09:40 The DEA Setup, Informant & Christian's Arrest 1:21:45 Locked Up With His Brother & Fighting the Case 1:30:15 The Hole, Finding God, Life After the Case & Redemption 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 👕Honor Among Thieves Merch👇 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/ 🔗 Links👇👇👇 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Christian on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zealnovel/ 💎 Sponsors NordVPN Use Promo Code MONTANA https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 47 分
  • She Went Inside El Mencho's World | This Is What She Found

    She Went Inside El Mencho's World | This Is What She Found
    2026/05/03
    In this episode of Honor Among Thieves Podcast, we sit down with Katarina Szulc, one of the leading independent reporters covering Mexican cartels, cartel violence, CJNG, Sinaloa Cartel, El Mencho, El Chapo’s family, fentanyl trafficking, and the criminal underworld along the U.S.–Mexico border. Katarina breaks down her reporting on El Mencho, the powerful CJNG cartel leader, and explains what she saw after traveling directly into cartel territory. From the reported final hideout of El Mencho to the power struggles inside Mexico’s cartel world, this conversation gives a raw and detailed look at stories most mainstream media never fully explains. This episode also covers the rise of CJNG, the influence of the Valencia family / Los Cuinis, the ongoing conflict between CJNG and the Sinaloa Cartel, the role of El Chapo’s sons / Los Chapitos, the fentanyl pipeline, cartel links to China, cartel operations in Canada and Mexico, and how U.S. law enforcement is changing its approach to cartel cases. If you follow true crime, cartel news, drug trafficking, organized crime, criminal justice, border security, fentanyl trafficking, Mexican cartels, CJNG, Sinaloa Cartel, El Mencho, El Chapo, or real crime stories, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. In this episode, we discuss: Katarina Szulc’s reporting inside cartel territory The truth behind El Mencho and CJNG The power structure of the Sinaloa Cartel El Chapo’s family and Los Chapitos The cartel war between CJNG and Sinaloa How fentanyl trafficking changed organized crime China’s role in the fentanyl supply chain U.S. cartel investigations and terrorism charges Border security, cartel routes, and criminal networks Why Mexican cartel stories are more complex than the headlines This is a raw, unfiltered conversation about the reality of Mexico’s cartel world, the people who report on it, and the criminal organizations shaping modern drug trafficking across North America. Chapters 0:00 Intro: El Mencho, Cartel Reporting & Mexico’s Criminal Underworld 3:13 How Katarina Became a Cartel Reporter 8:15 CJNG, El Mencho & the Rise of Mexico’s Most Powerful Cartel 18:00 El Chapo, Los Chapitos & the Future of the Sinaloa Cartel 24:10 China, Fentanyl & the New Drug Trafficking Pipeline 34:00 CJNG, Sinaloa & the Changing Cartel Alliances 42:30 Katarina Travels to Mexico After the El Mencho Story Breaks 48:15 Inside Tapalpa: El Mencho’s Final Hideout 52:00 Entering El Mencho’s Residence and the Open Crime Scene 58:30 Bullet Casings, Missing Evidence & Questions About the Official Story 1:08:00 El Mencho’s Background, Family & Cartel Legacy 1:14:10 Border Corruption, Smuggling Routes & Human Trafficking 1:33:45 Close Calls Reporting in Cartel Territory 1:48:20 Journalism, Legacy & Giving Victims a Voice 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 👕Honor Among Thieves Merch👇 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/ 🔗 Links👇👇👇 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Katarina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katarinaszulc/ 💎 Sponsors NordVPN Use Promo Code MONTANA https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 57 分
  • She Was Trapped in Canada's Underworld—Here's How She Got Out

    She Was Trapped in Canada's Underworld—Here's How She Got Out
    2026/04/26
    In this Honor Among Thieves Podcast episode, Chloe Sunderland, also known as Roma, shares her shocking journey through Canada’s criminal underworld — a world filled with violence, survival, and life-altering decisions. This is a raw and unfiltered true crime story of how one woman navigated one of the darkest environments imaginable… and lived to tell the story. Roma opens up about her life inside Canada’s underworld, where danger was constant and trust was rare. From the people she was surrounded by to the situations she faced, this episode reveals what it truly takes to survive in a world most people never see. She breaks down the reality behind the lifestyle — the risks, the mindset, and the moments that defined her path. This isn’t glamorized. It’s a real look at the consequences, the chaos, and the survival instincts required to make it out. 🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Hear: What life is really like inside Canada’s criminal underworld The dangers women face in the underworld How Roma survived violent and high-risk situations The mindset required to navigate a life of crime The reality behind the lifestyle most people never see Key moments that changed the course of her life What it takes to walk away and survive 🚨 Why This Story Matters: This episode sheds light on a side of the true crime world that is rarely talked about — the female perspective inside the criminal underworld. It highlights how quickly someone can get pulled into dangerous environments, and what it takes mentally and physically to survive. Roma’s story is a powerful reminder that behind every headline is a real person, real consequences, and real survival. 🎙️ Watch More: Subscribe to Honor Among Thieves Podcast for more true crime stories, criminal underworld interviews, federal prison stories, and real-life experiences from people who lived it. Chapters 00:00 Intro: Surviving Canada’s Criminal Underworld 02:21 Romanian Orphan to Canada: Adoption and Early Life 09:01 Trauma, Running Away, and Canada’s Foster Care System 16:25 New Foster Mom, Back Into Care, and the Start of Street Life 21:05 Inside Canada’s Criminal Underworld 31:12 Why Most Kids Don’t Survive the Underworld 39:54 The Psycho Drug Dealer Who Held Them Hostage and Got Them Addicted 49:18 Escaping the Trap House, Homeless, and the Biker Who Changed Everything 58:42 Close Calls and Life-Threatening Moments 1:06:05 The Biker Goes to Prison and Everything Changes 1:14:31 The Fentanyl Crisis in Calgary and Cartel Activity in Canada 1:28:40 Life After the Underworld, Surviving Abuse, and Going Viral 1:38:25 Redemption and Turning Her Life Around 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 👕Honor Among Thieves Merch👇 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/ 🔗 Links👇👇👇 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Roma on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/romaarmyy/ 💎 Sponsors NordVPN Use Promo Code MONTANA https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 45 分
  • The Woman Who Left the Strip Club and Became a Crime Boss

    The Woman Who Left the Strip Club and Became a Crime Boss
    2026/04/19
    In this Honor Among Thieves true crime podcast episode, Elisabeth Carson shares the full story of how her life spiraled from early drug use into high-level criminal activity — including becoming a major ecstasy distributor in the Midwest and eventually making up to $10,000 a day through credit card fraud. Elisabeth opens up about starting drugs at just 11 years old, selling in middle school, and entering the strip club world the moment she turned 18. What began as survival quickly turned into opportunity — and that opportunity led her deep into the ecstasy trade, where she became a serious player moving product throughout Michigan and beyond. But her story doesn’t stop there. After relocating to Los Angeles to pursue modeling, Elisabeth transitioned into a completely different lane — credit card fraud — where she scaled fast and began generating thousands of dollars per day. What followed was a rapid rise fueled by money, risk, and decisions that would ultimately change the course of her life. This is a raw, unfiltered look at how quickly things can escalate in the criminal underworld — and what it really takes to survive it. 🔥 What You’ll Learn In This Episode: How Elisabeth Carson started using drugs at just 11 years old What led her to begin selling drugs in middle school How entering the strip club world exposed her to larger opportunities How she became a major ecstasy distributor in the Midwest The reality behind moving pills and scaling a drug operation Why she transitioned from drug trafficking into credit card fraud How she was making $8K–$10K per day at her peak The risks, pressure, and lifestyle that came with fast money How quickly small decisions can escalate into major criminal activity This true crime story highlights the intersection of survival, environment, and opportunity — and how easily someone can get pulled deeper into the system. Elisabeth Carson’s journey is a powerful example of how the underworld operates, and what it looks like from the inside. Watch until the end to understand how her story evolved — and what ultimately came from a life built around risk. Chapters 00:00 Intro: From Drugs at 11 to $10K a Day Credit Card Fraud 04:12 Adopted From Korea, Childhood Trauma, and Starting Drugs at 11 16:40 Taken From Home in the Middle of the Night to Juvenile Boot Camp 23:20 Becoming a Stripper at 18 and Entering the Nightlife World 28:25 Making Money in the Ecstasy Game 36:36 Switching to Credit Card Fraud in Hollywood and Griselda Blanco 42:01 Back to Detroit: Making $10K a Day in Credit Card Fraud 47:35 Busted: Secret Service Interrogation, Arrest, and Jail Time 56:49 Fighting the Case, Getting Released, and Going on the Run 1:05:12 Her Child’s Father Goes to Prison and Leaving the Criminal Life 1:13:49 Life After Crime: How Elisabeth Carson Rebuilt Her Life 1:21:45 Redemption and Transformation Story 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Honor Among Thieves Merch Store👕 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/ 🔗 Links👇👇👇 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Elisabeth on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elisabeth_unlimited/ 💎 Sponsors NordVPN Use Promo Code MONTANA https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 31 分
  • Inside Her Father's Dangerous Deal with Manuel Noriega

    Inside Her Father's Dangerous Deal with Manuel Noriega
    2026/04/12
    In this Honor Among Thieves Podcast episode, Vivian shares the unbelievable true story of growing up as the daughter of Manuel Noriega’s gun runner during one of the most dangerous eras in Miami, Panama, and the 80s underworld. Vivian breaks down how her father first moved large amounts of marijuana before transitioning into the cocaine trade during Miami’s explosive drug era. As his world expanded, so did his connections — eventually leading him into business with Manuel Noriega, moving guns and operating at a level most people only hear about in documentaries and crime films. This episode goes deep into the rise of the Panama connection, the dangerous world surrounding Noriega, and what it was like for Vivian’s family to own valuable property in Panama while tensions with powerful figures escalated. She explains how her father built real wealth, lived a larger-than-life lifestyle, and operated in a world where the line between politics, organized crime, and survival was razor thin. Vivian also opens up about the personal side of that life — what her father was really like, how the family lived, how everything changed after his death and the impact his death had on her life at a young age. This is not just a crime story — it’s a firsthand look at legacy, family, power, and the long shadow of the cocaine era. If you’re interested in true crime, cartel stories, Manuel Noriega, Miami drug history, Panama underworld stories, and real interviews with people connected to major criminal figures, this is one of the most unique episodes you’ll watch. In this episode, you’ll hear about: Vivian’s life growing up as the daughter of Noriega’s gun runner How her father went from weed trafficking to cocaine money His connection to Manuel Noriega in Panama The family’s property disputes and dangers in Panama His extradition from Panama to the United States The wealth, lifestyle, and risks of that era How his death changed Vivian’s life forever The reality of growing up around the Miami cocaine era Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:38 Miami Roots, Cuban Family, and Her Parents’ World 07:24 From Weed to Cocaine: Her Father’s Rise 10:24 Panama Properties and Manuel Noriega 18:03 Her Father’s Death and Life After the Loss 28:15 Childhood, Growing Up, and Finding Her Own Identity 41:52 Meeting Seth and a New Life 49:20 The Raid, Arrest, and the Federal Case Begins 01:03:31 Seth Takes the Case to Trial 01:24:59 Guilty Verdict, Sentence, and Life After the Trial 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 🔗 Links👇👇👇 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Vivian on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/__viiviian___/ 💎 Sponsors NordVPN Use Promo Code MONTANA https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 40 分
  • Fugitive in Colombia | The DEA, the Prison, and the Consequences

    Fugitive in Colombia | The DEA, the Prison, and the Consequences
    2026/04/05
    In this true crime story, we sit down with Jessica, a Colombian-born Miami native who built an 8-figure drug operation in South Florida before becoming an international fugitive. This is one of the most intense crime stories you’ll hear on the Honor Among Thieves Podcast. Jessica breaks down how she scaled a massive molly operation out of Miami, generating millions of dollars while operating under the radar—until the DEA caught on. Facing serious federal charges, she made a life-altering decision… and went on the run to Colombia. For 18 months, she lived as a fugitive in one of the most dangerous environments in the world—constantly looking over her shoulder while trying to stay ahead of law enforcement. Eventually, authorities caught up with her in Colombia, where she was arrested and placed inside a Colombian prison, surrounded by some of the most dangerous female criminals in the country. Her story gives rare insight into what life is really like inside foreign prisons—something few people ever experience. After nearly a year behind bars in Colombia, Jessica was extradited back to the United States, where she was sentenced and served time in Aliceville Federal Prison. This episode is a raw and unfiltered look into: The rise of a female drug kingpin The reality of running from the law internationally The dangers of Colombian prison And the consequences that come with life in the criminal underworld If you’re interested in true crime, crime stories, and inside prison stories, this episode delivers a powerful firsthand account of ambition, risk, survival, and consequences. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: How Jessica built an 8-figure drug operation in Miami What it’s like to be a fugitive in Colombia The reality of Colombian prison for female inmates How the DEA investigates large-scale drug operations The extradition process and federal prison experience Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:57 From Ecstasy Manufacturer to Colombian Fugitive 04:31 Born in Colombia, Raised in Canada, Moved to Miami 11:10 Arriving in Miami and Falling Into the Party Lifestyle 18:05 The First Step Into the Drug Game 25:34 Building an 8-Figure Molly Operation in Miami 30:29 Inside the Molly Business: Money, Quality, and Scale 48:13 When the Drug Empire Started Falling Apart 58:00 DEA Pressure and the Federal Case 64:15 On the Run in Colombia 70:10 Colombian Prison and Extradition to the U.S. 84:20 Aliceville Prison, Release, and Redemption 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Jessica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessmanrich/ 💎 Sponsors Nord VPN https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 36 分
  • Inside Florida's Most Dangerous Prisons | Released After Life Without Parole

    Inside Florida's Most Dangerous Prisons | Released After Life Without Parole
    2026/03/29
    In this powerful episode of Honor Among Thieves, Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Craig Dean, a man who was sentenced to life without parole at just 17 years old after a tragic incident left an innocent 11-year-old girl paralyzed. Growing up in the streets of Miami during the height of the crack epidemic, Craig was pulled into a life of crime at an early age—surrounded by drugs, violence, and survival instincts that shaped his path. By his teenage years, he was already deeply embedded in the drug trade, making thousands of dollars a week and operating in one of the most dangerous environments in the country. But everything changed after a robbery retaliation led to a shooting that would alter multiple lives forever. Craig was convicted of attempted murder and sentenced to spend the rest of his life behind bars—entering one of the harshest prison systems in America. Inside Florida state prison, Craig faced extreme violence, survival challenges, and the brutal realities of incarceration. From navigating dangerous prison politics to witnessing firsthand the dark side of prison life, his story reveals what truly happens behind the walls. After more than two decades in prison, something unbelievable happened. The very victim in Craig’s case publicly forgave him—even advocating for his release. This moment sparked a chain of events that led to a major legal breakthrough, including a Supreme Court decision that ultimately gave Craig a second chance at life. Now free after serving over 20 years, Craig shares how he rebuilt his life from nothing—earning his CDL, becoming a truck driver, and dedicating himself to giving back to the community and mentoring others to avoid the same path. This is more than a true crime story—it's a powerful example of redemption, forgiveness, and transformation. Chapters 0:00 Intro 4:15 Overtown Miami – Crack Epidemic & Drug War (90s) 11:13 How Craig Dean Entered the Drug Game 19:55 The Crime That Led to a Life Sentence 25:20 Sentenced to Life Without Parole at 17 31:00 First Night in Florida State Prison 35:38 Prison Predators – Inside Florida State Prison 45:29 20 Years Into a Life Sentence (Prison Reality) 52:14 Pro Bono Lawyers Fight His Life Sentence Case 56:04 Victim Forgives Him on National TV 1:03:01 Released From Prison After Life Sentence (Miracle Case) 1:09:01 Redemption After 20 Years in Prison 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Craig on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chicoboss81/ 💎 Sponsors Gus Villa Jewelry Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 15 分
  • I Was The Right Hand to Miami's Biggest Kingpin | 31 Years in Prison

    I Was The Right Hand to Miami's Biggest Kingpin | 31 Years in Prison
    2026/03/22
    This week on the Honor Among Thieves Podcast, we bring you the final installment of the Miami Kingpins series featuring James “Boss Man” Sawyer, the real life Manny Ray — the right-hand man and enforcer for Big Ike (Isaac Hicks) during the height of Miami’s cocaine era. In this episode, Boss Man takes us deep inside the streets of 1980s Miami, where drug empires were built overnight and millions of dollars moved through the city every single week. From growing up in Liberty City, to entering the streets at just 9 years old, to eventually running large-scale operations under Big Ike, this is a story of power, loyalty, and survival. Boss Man reveals how the operation scaled to: 27 active drug spots running 24/7 across Miami Generating $7,000+ per night at the lowest-level spot Moving 50–60 kilos of cocaine at a time during peak operations He also breaks down what it meant to be an enforcer in one of Miami’s most feared organizations, handling debt collection, managing crews, and maintaining control during one of the most dangerous eras in U.S. history. 💥 WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE: The rise of Big Ike’s drug empire in Miami How Boss Man became the right-hand man and enforcer The reality of running multi-million dollar street operations Inside the 1980s cocaine boom and Miami crime scene The moment the feds offered him $10,000/month to cooperate — and why he refused High-speed chases, federal surveillance, and getting taken down The mindset required to survive 31 years in prison 🎯 WHY THIS STORY MATTERS This episode is more than just a story — it’s a firsthand account of one of the most impactful eras in American true crime history. From the streets of Miami to the federal prison system, Boss Man’s journey highlights: The rise and fall of drug trafficking empires The reality behind organized crime in the 80s The long-term consequences of the street life Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Boss Man, Big Ike & 31 Years in Prison 07:30 – Growing Up in Liberty City & Entering the Streets at 9 16:30 – Violence Young: Jamaicans, Guns & Surviving at 13 25:30 – Juvenile Jail & Life on the 10th Floor 34:30 – Miami Before the Boom: Riots, Chaos & the Streets 43:30 – Meeting Big Ike & Becoming His Right-Hand Man 52:00 – Drug Empire: 27 Spots, Millions & The Federal Takedown 1:00:50 – Redemption and Life Today 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Boss Man on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bossmanjsawyer/ 💎 Sponsors Gus Villa Jewelry Use Promo Code MONTANA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 5 分