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Honor Among Thieves is a raw and unfiltered true crime podcast that dives deep into the worlds of crime, prison life, and redemption. Hosted by **Nelson Rodriguez Jr.—an ex-con and reformed fraudster—**the show pulls back the curtain on stories most people never hear. Each week, Nelson sits down with drug kingpins, ex-cons, mobsters, scammers, crime victims, prison guards, federal agents, and gangsters to share the untold truth of the criminal underworld. From daring scams and shocking betrayals to the harsh realities of federal and state prison, every episode uncovers the grit, chaos, and human side of life on both sides of the law. Some episodes focus on prison survival and insider stories, others on criminal empires and hustles, and many on both worlds colliding—but all are united by one theme: the thin line between loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. 👉 Subscribe now to hear authentic, first-hand stories of crime and prison, told by the people who lived them. 📧 Contact info@rawmediaofficial.com

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June 14, 20261 hr 23 min

Baltimore's Deadliest Game: How the Gambinos Flooded the City with Ecstasy

Brian Suder sits down with Honor Among Thieves Podcast to tell his story of growing up in Baltimore, getting pulled into the city’s underground scene, and eventually becoming connected to Gambino Family associates, the ecstasy game, and the Irish mob. In this episode, Brian breaks down how a meeting with Gambino-connected figures led to him being handed 2,000 ecstasy pills, how the pills moved faster than he expected, and how he quickly went from selling a few thousand pills to attracting serious attention in Baltimore’s criminal underworld. Brian also explains the violent reality of Baltimore in the 1990s, the city’s connection to organized crime, the influence of the Italian mob, Irish mob, and street crews, and how the ecstasy market created money, paranoia, and enemies almost overnight. This conversation goes deep into Baltimore crime, the Gambino Family, ecstasy trafficking, mob politics, street violence, near-death situations, and the mindset of someone who lived inside that world but somehow avoided the prison sentence that usually comes with it. This is not about glorifying crime. It is about hearing the reality of what happens when money, ego, violence, and organized crime collide. 🎙️ Subscribe to Honor Among Thieves Podcast for more real stories from the criminal underworld, federal prison, organized crime, redemption, and life after the streets. Topics covered in this episode: Brian Suder’s early life in Baltimore Growing up around violence and street culture Baltimore crime before The Wire Gambino Family connections How Brian was introduced to ecstasy Being handed 2,000 ecstasy pills Selling thousands of pills per week Irish mob pressure and a hit being put out on him Baltimore’s Italian and Irish mob connections Organized crime, street crews, and survival Life after the criminal world Chapters 0:00 Gambino Family, Ecstasy Pills & Brian Suder’s Baltimore Story 9:15 Growing Up Around Baltimore Violence & Almost Getting Killed 18:31 Fake IDs, Steroids & Meeting Mob-Connected Guys 27:46 Italian Mob Lessons, Bookmaking & Baltimore Organized Crime 37:02 Moving 30,000 Ecstasy Pills A Week 46:17 Control Buys, Police Intel & How Brian Avoided Getting Caught 55:33 Building a Russian Mafia Crew in Baltimore 1:04:48 Federal Heat, Moving to New York & the Irish Mob Hit 1:14:04 Walking Away, Life After the Ecstasy Game & Redemption 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Get Your Merch👇👇👇 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/products/the-world-is-mine-unisex-t-shirt Become an Honor Among Thieves Patreon Member Join The Underworld👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/cw/honoramongthieves?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Brian on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/briandavidsuder/ 💎 Sponsors Nord VPN https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 7, 20261 hr 44 min

Israel's Prison Gangs: Who Really Rules Behind Bars?

Mike Mazursky returns to Honor Among Thieves Podcast to reveal what prison is really like inside Israel’s prison system after serving just over 4 years for a string of heists in Israel. In this episode, Mike breaks down the hidden power structure behind Israeli prisons — where Israelis, Arabs, and Russians each operate under different rules, politics, loyalties, and prison codes. As a Russian inmate in Israel, Mike found himself pulled into a world shaped by Russian prison culture, the thieves’ code, prison politics, gang hierarchy, respect, violence, and survival. Mike explains how the Russian prisoners organized themselves, how prison tattoos represented status, why “thief in law” culture still matters, how different groups handled conflict, and what it was like navigating Israeli prison yards where Russians, Arabs, and Israelis all had their own alliances and rules. This conversation also covers the difference between American prisons and Israeli prisons, how paperwork and charges were viewed, how inmates handled sex offenders and cooperators, the role of guards, prison food, drugs, fights, discipline, religion, and the daily reality of doing time in a foreign country. This is not a Hollywood version of prison. This is a firsthand account of what Mike lived through while incarcerated in Israel — the gangs, the rules, the politics, the fear, the survival, and the lessons he carried with him after getting out. In this episode, we cover: Mike Mazursky’s return to Honor Among Thieves Podcast Serving over 4 years in prison in Israel The three major groups inside Israeli prisons: Russians, Arabs, and Israelis How Russian inmates operated behind bars Russian prison culture, tattoos, and the thieves’ code What “thief in law” means inside prison culture How prison gangs controlled different parts of the system The difference between Israeli prisons and American prisons Prison politics, respect, violence, and survival How inmates handled paperwork, charges, and reputation Guards, discipline, prison food, drugs, and daily life The mental pressure of doing time in a foreign country Mike’s prison stories and what he learned after losing his freedom This episode gives a rare look inside Israel’s prison gangs, the Russian criminal underworld, and the inmate politics most people never get to hear about. Chapters 0:00 Israel’s Prison Gangs: Mike Mazursky Returns 8:07 Russian Shot Callers & Inmate Power in Israeli Prison 18:13 Russian Prison Code, Tattoos & the Thief-in-Law System 29:57 Prison Punishments, Sentencing & Transfer to Be’er Sheva 40:55 Parole Programs, Violence Treatment & Israeli Prison Rules 51:20 Israeli Prison Guards, Arab Inmates & Ramadan Behind Bars 1:00:39 Guard Violence, Solitary & Prison Investigations in Israel 1:09:59 Israeli Crime Families, Russians & Arab Prison Politics 1:20:01 The Wildest Cell Block, Prison Violence & Foreign Inmates 1:29:56 Conjugal Visits, Final Prison Lessons & Life After Release 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Get Your Merch👇👇👇 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/products/the-world-is-mine-unisex-t-shirt Become an Honor Among Thieves Patreon Member Join The Underworld👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/cw/honoramongthieves?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Mike on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theyoungmanandthegun/ Get Your Copy of "Once Upon A Time In Tel Aviv" https://a.co/d/05xghKUP 💎 Sponsors Nord VPN https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 20261 hr 41 min

I Made Millions in the Black Market Steroid Trade | Full Operation Exposed

Ryan Root joins Honor Among Thieves Podcast to tell the story of how he went from studying biochemistry and testosterone to running one of the largest underground steroid operations in the world. In this true crime podcast episode, Ryan breaks down how the black market steroid world worked in the early 2000s, how underground labs exploded online, and how his operation grew into a massive illegal steroid empire that generated millions of dollars before the federal government came after him. Ryan explains how he became known as one of the top steroid sources in the world, how the business scaled through bodybuilding forums, underground labs, suppliers, shipping networks, and money collectors, and how the operation eventually made around $10 million a year before it all came crashing down. This episode also covers Operation Cyber Juice, the DEA investigation, the mistakes that exposed the operation, the federal case that followed, and how Ryan was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison. But this conversation is bigger than steroids. Ryan talks about low testosterone, bodybuilding culture, the difference between medical use and black market abuse, the criminal justice system, prison, losing everything, rebuilding his life, and what redemption looks like after becoming known as the “Walter White of Steroids.” In this episode, we cover: Ryan Root’s early interest in testosterone, hormones, and biochemistry How the steroid black market worked in the early 2000s Underground labs and the rise of online steroid forums How Ryan built a massive anabolic steroid operation Becoming one of the top steroid sources in the world The $10 million-a-year steroid empire Bodybuilding, performance enhancement, and steroid culture Money collectors, suppliers, shipping networks, and federal exposure Operation Cyber Juice and the DEA investigation The mistake that led law enforcement to the organization Ryan Root’s federal indictment and 78-month prison sentence What federal prison taught him Losing money, property, freedom, and identity Life after prison and Ryan’s story of redemption This is one of the most unique federal crime stories ever featured on Honor Among Thieves Podcast. Ryan Root gives a raw look inside the underground steroid world, the business behind anabolic steroid trafficking, the risks of illegal performance-enhancing drugs, and the consequences that come when a black market empire gets too big to hide. Chapters 0:00 Intro 3:03 Low Testosterone, Getting Picked On & Finding the Gym 13:46 Biochemistry, Hormone Research & First Steroid Connect 25:18 Breaking Into the World’s Largest Steroid Forum 35:00 Becoming the #3 Steroid Source In The World 45:03 Going All In, Building the Underground Labs 55:17 Money Collectors, China Suppliers & a National Operation 1:05:50 $10M a Year, Five Houses & How "Operation Cyber Juice" Started 1:18:14 Federal Prison, Otisville, Mike “The Situation” & Prison Lessons 1:27:41 Redemption, Go H4M & Life After Prison 📌 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/ 📸 Ryan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ryanrootofficial/ https://goh4m.com/ 💎 Sponsor NordVPN Use Promo Code MONTANA https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 20262 hr 8 min

Uncovering the Truth: Epstein's First Victim Speaks Out

Marina Lacerda joins Honor Among Thieves Podcast to tell her story as a documented survivor connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case and identified in court records as Minor Victim #1. In this powerful true crime podcast episode, Marina opens up about her childhood in Brazil, moving to New York as a young girl, surviving abuse before ever meeting Jeffrey Epstein, and how the trauma of her early life made her vulnerable to people who knew how to exploit pain, poverty, fear, and desperation. Marina details how she was introduced to Jeffrey Epstein at 14 years old, what she saw inside his Manhattan home, how Epstein used money, power, manipulation, and access to control young girls, and why so many survivors struggled to understand what was happening to them in real time. This episode also covers the FBI investigation, the 2008 Epstein case, why Marina believes she was labeled Minor Victim #1, the New York victims, the Florida victims, the legal pressure survivors faced, and how Epstein’s power protected him for years while the people around him were left to carry the trauma. This conversation is not about conspiracy theories or internet rumors. It is about the survivor’s perspective. It is about what happens when powerful people exploit vulnerable young girls, how institutions fail victims, and what it takes to survive, heal, and speak publicly after years of silence. In this episode, we cover: Marina Lacerda’s childhood in Brazil and move to New York Surviving abuse before the Jeffrey Epstein case How Marina was introduced to Jeffrey Epstein at 14 years old Inside Epstein’s Manhattan home How Epstein used money, power, and manipulation Why young girls were targeted and groomed The New York victims connected to Jeffrey Epstein The FBI investigation into Epstein Marina being identified as Minor Victim #1 The 2008 Epstein case and the sweetheart deal How survivors were pressured, questioned, and silenced Trauma, memory, addiction, healing, and survival Why Marina chose to speak publicly about her story The larger failure of power, politics, and the justice system This is one of the most important and emotional episodes of Honor Among Thieves Podcast, exposing the human reality behind the Jeffrey Epstein case through the voice of someone who lived it. Chapters 0:00 Intro 5:29 Marina’s Childhood in Brazil & Moving to New York 12:08 Early Abuse, Family Betrayal & Feeling Unprotected 20:08 Going to Police, Family Fallout & Working Young 27:24 How Marina Was Introduced to Jeffrey Epstein 37:14 Why She Went Back & How Epstein Manipulated Victims 52:46 Epstein’s Network, Immigrant Girls & New York Victims 59:10 The 2008 FBI Knock, Minor Victim #1 & the Sweetheart Deal 1:12:02 Life After Epstein, Strip Clubs & Trying to Move Forward 1:21:03 The FBI Returns in 2018 & the New York Investigation 1:34:49 Epstein’s Death, Addiction, Recovery & Survivor Trauma 1:42:41 Looking Back: Boundaries, Healing & Who Failed Her 1:54:18 Marina’s Next Chapter: Book, Podcast, Brazil & 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/ 📸 Marina on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marinalacerdaforsurvivors/ 💎 Sponsor NordVPN Use Promo Code MONTANA https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 20261 hr 45 min

He Grew Up in the Medellín Cartel | The Truth About His Childhood

Alex Montanez joins Honor Among Thieves Podcast to tell the real story behind one of the most powerful cartel bloodlines connected to the Medellín Cartel, Griselda Blanco, the Ochoa family, and the 1980s Colombia-to-Miami cocaine pipeline. Alex is the nephew of Rafa Salazar, a key figure in the Miami cocaine era and a close business associate connected to Griselda Blanco’s inner circle. He is also the godson of Jorge Ochoa Sr., one of the founding figures tied to the rise of the Medellín Cartel. In this episode, Alex breaks down the family history, the real Miami cocaine story, the connection to Griselda Blanco, and what Hollywood and Netflix often leave out. This conversation goes beyond the Netflix version of the Griselda story. Alex talks about the real people behind the cocaine empire, how Miami became a major hub for Colombian trafficking, how money was moved through businesses and shipments, and how the Medellín Cartel changed organized crime forever. From Rafa Salazar and the Ochoa family to Griselda Blanco, Pablo Escobar, Narcos, Miami in the 1980s, cartel violence, prison, loyalty, family legacy, and the consequences of the criminal underworld, this episode gives a rare inside look at one of the most infamous eras in true crime history. In this episode, we cover: Alex Montanez’s connection to the Medellín Cartel bloodline His uncle Rafa Salazar and the Miami cocaine pipeline The Ochoa family’s role in cartel history Griselda Blanco’s inner circle and the real Miami cocaine era The Colombia-to-Miami drug trafficking route How cartel money allegedly moved through businesses and shipments The real stories behind Narcos and the Griselda Netflix series Pablo Escobar, Medellín, Miami, and the rise of Colombian organized crime Family legacy, cartel history, and growing up connected to infamous names The difference between Hollywood cartel stories and real life Prison, loyalty, betrayal, consequences, and life after the cartel era This is one of the most important cartel history episodes of Honor Among Thieves Podcast, revealing the real story behind the people, families, and criminal networks that helped shape Miami during the cocaine boom of the 1980s. Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:41 Mattresses, The Bloodline & The Medellín Cartel 12:42 His Parents Meet & His Father Enters the Family Business 24:06 The Mattress Scheme That Moved Money Back to Colombia 34:09 Griselda Blanco’s Hitman, Rafa & Pablo Escobar’s Jealousy 47:10 Why the Cartel Chose Miami Over California 56:28 Barry Seal, Carlos Lehder & Cartel Secrets 66:05 $20 Million Cash, Panama Money & Life on the Run 73:13 Growing Up Around Bricks, Cash & the Family Business 84:19 New York, Chicago, & Street Reputation 93:17 Life After the Streets & 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/ 📸 Alex on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ontherunveganwynwood/ 💎 Sponsors NordVPN Use Promo Code MONTANA https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 20261 hr 49 min

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

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

May 3, 20261 hr 56 min

She Went Inside El Mencho's World | This Is What She Found

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

April 26, 20261 hr 45 min

She Was Trapped in Canada's Underworld—Here's How She Got Out

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

April 19, 20261 hr 30 min

The Woman Who Left the Strip Club and Became a Crime Boss

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

April 12, 20261 hr 39 min

Inside Her Father's Dangerous Deal with Manuel Noriega

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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