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Mike Mulroy spent 21 years with the NYPD, including 16 years as a detective investigating homicides, robberies, and violent crimes in some of the Bronx's most dangerous precincts. From deadly shootings and disturbing murder investigations to death threats and responding to the aftermath of 9/11, Mulroy shares his most unforgettable true crime stories and the realities of life as a Bronx detective. _____________________________________________ Thank you to TALKIATRY & CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Talkiatry: Head to https://www.talkiatry.com/lockedin to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. _____________________________________________ Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Mike Mulroy: Buy his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSSPRW3C?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 A Detective's Chilling First Case 00:54 Growing Up in River Edge 03:13 Father, Firehouse, and a Dream 05:02 Joining the NYPD in 1989 07:44 Academy Days and First Assignments 09:02 The Happy Land Fire 11:28 Early Encounters with Death 12:32 The Off-Duty Robbery 15:07 The 44th Precinct: Busiest in the World 16:56 The Psychotic Woman with the Cigar 20:18 The Family Annihilation on Walton Avenue 22:20 The Cost of Unseen Trauma 24:45 The Wild Shootout on Jessup Avenue 30:00 Going Undercover in Uniform 34:00 The Threat with Ouzis 38:10 Taking Down the Dealer Brothers 41:00 Moving to the 47th Precinct 45:00 The Murder of Nelly Huck 48:00 Uncovering the Body in the Floor 50:00 Delivering the Worst News 53:00 The Art of Interrogation 58:00 Hunting a Savage Killer 01:04:00 The Bodega Robbery 01:12:00 The Prostitute and the Informant 01:18:00 The Brothers with Gangrene 01:21:00 Ground Zero: The Morgue and the Landfill 01:29:00 Facing Life After Cancer 01:31:00 The Nelly Investigation Goes Cold 01:40:00 A Medium and a Message 01:44:00 The Killers Confess 01:51:00 Trigger: The One That Got Away 01:55:00 The Body in the Furnace 02:01:00 The Children in the Closet 02:08:00 Funny Moments with Whiz 02:11:00 The Canada Trip 02:14:00 The Suicidal Cop in Atlantic City 02:18:00 The Last Case: Sadie Mitchell 02:22:00 Retirement and Reflection 02:26:00 Final Thoughts and the Book _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Taveuan Williams walked into a RadioShack in Denver intending to rob it, but what started as a robbery for a few hundred dollars turned into a six-hour hostage standoff where he fired shots at police. Sentenced to 30 years in prison, he spent over a decade behind bars before creating a 71-page portfolio that convinced his former prosecutor to support reducing his sentence. After serving 13 and a half years, he shares the full story of the standoff, prison, and his unexpected second chance. _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP & TALKIATRY for sponsoring this episode: Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Talkiatry: Head to https://www.talkiatry.com/lockedin to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. _____________________________________________ Connect with Taveuan Williams: https://www.instagram.com/taveuan/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Tavon's Story: From Robbery to Redemption 00:48 Growing Up on Denver's East Side 02:19 Losing His Father at Nine 04:56 Dreams and Football 07:27 First Robbery and Juvenile Detention 10:16 Life in a Military-Style Juvenile Facility 13:55 Release and Return to Crime 17:33 Daily Life of Robbing Houses 20:27 Reflecting on the Impact of His Crimes 25:15 The 2012 RadioShack Robbery and Standoff 30:56 Six Hours of Terror and Surrender 36:26 Deciding to Shoot and the Aftermath 40:00 The Turning Point: Surrendering 44:33 Arrest and Interrogation 49:40 Legal Battles and Plea Deal 52:42 Facing a 30-Year Sentence 01:00:00 Prison Arrival and Parole Date 01:04:00 Transfer to Sterling Prison 01:08:00 Mentors and Personal Growth in Prison 01:13:00 Pursuing Education and Self-Development 01:21:00 Fighting for Sentence Reduction 01:25:00 The Setback: Losing Earn Time 01:29:00 Resentencing and Community Corrections 01:33:00 Release and Transition Challenges 01:38:00 Adapting to Life Outside 01:42:00 Emotional Adjustment and Relationships 01:46:00 Making Peace with Victims 01:49:00 Future Plans and Words to Younger Self _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Kristen Ziman spent nearly 30 years in law enforcement, rising through the ranks to become the first female police chief in Aurora, Illinois, history. In 2019, she was leading the department when a gunman opened fire at the Henry Pratt Company, killing five employees and shooting five police officers. In this episode, Kristen takes us through her career in policing, the toughest calls she responded to, the challenges of leadership, and what it was like leading her department through a mass shooting. _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP & TALKIATRY for sponsoring this episode: Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Talkiatry: Head to https://www.talkiatry.com/lockedin to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. _____________________________________________ Connect with Kristen Ziman: Website: https://kristenziman.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Reimagining-Blue-Thoughts-Leadership-Policing-ebook/dp/B09YVPJS8K?ref_=ast_author_mpb _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 The Active Shooter Call 01:04 Growing Up Around Policing 03:47 High School and the Police Cadet Program 06:22 Moving Up the Ranks 08:19 The Women Who Came Before 13:05 Surprises of the Job 15:01 First Body Bags 16:15 Gang Violence and Senseless Killings 18:53 The Public's Perception of Police 23:02 Running Toward Gunfire 26:24 The Stress of Training 27:21 Growing Callous 30:07 Becoming a DV Detective 34:02 Why DV Cases Are So Hard 37:26 From Patrol to Sergeant 40:36 The Lieutenant Test 47:39 Life as a Lieutenant 48:43 The Helicopter Crash 53:08 Preparing to Be a Leader 55:31 Chosen as Commander 58:16 The Value of Education 01:01:32 What Commanders Really Do 01:04:48 Building Community Trust 01:14:32 The Loneliness of the Chief 01:20:46 Should a Chief Be Elected 01:23:04 Preparing for the Worst 01:26:06 February 15th, 2019 01:31:49 The Aftermath of a Mass Shooting 01:41:08 Retirement and Finding Peace 01:49:00 The Beatings Won't Stop _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Sandeep "Sonny" Bharadia spent more than 22 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. In 2003, he was convicted of a brutal home invasion and sexual assault in Georgia and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, despite maintaining his innocence and having an alibi placing him more than 250 miles away from the crime. Years later, DNA testing on a pair of gloves worn by the attacker excluded Sonny and matched the very man who had testified against him in court. But even with that evidence, Sonny remained behind bars, fighting a legal system that repeatedly denied him a new trial. After more than two decades of imprisonment, his conviction was finally overturned in 2024, and he was officially exonerated in May 2025. _____________________________________________ Thank you to TALKIATRY & CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Talkiatry: Head to https://www.talkiatry.com/lockedin to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes. _____________________________________________ Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Cash App Green features, Savings, Direct deposit, Round ups, Overdraft coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Sonny Bharadia: https://www.instagram.com/sonb1944/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introducing Sunny Baradia 00:40 Sunny's Early Life and Career 02:44 The Crime and Arrest 07:36 Conviction and Sentencing 12:38 Bail and Legal Representation 14:49 Family Support 22:31 Sponsor Break: Talkiatry 24:38 Life in Prison 41:00 Sponsor Break: Cash App Green 42:58 Mental Struggles and Suicide Attempt 45:37 Appeals and Innocence Project 57:02 Relationships and Communication 01:01:04 Escape Thoughts 01:03:29 Final Appeal and Release 01:07:23 Fight for Exoneration 01:10:26 Reflecting on Prison Violence 01:12:11 Adjusting to Freedom 01:16:34 Advocacy and Purpose 01:21:39 Health and Trauma 01:24:20 Forgiveness and Moving Forward 01:30:44 Future Plans and Dreams 01:39:09 Closing and Gratitude _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Stephen McCreary was sentenced to life in prison for second-degree murder in 1977 after growing up in the dangerous streets of Detroit, surrounded by some of the city's most ruthless killers. While serving his sentence, he offered a deputy warden $10,000 to help lower his security classification, eventually escaping a Michigan prison in December 1987. He spent time on the run in New York and Hawaii before being caught trying to obtain a passport. After his escape, Stephen spent decades in maximum-security prisons, ultimately serving 41 years behind bars. Today, he takes us inside his life of crime, his daring prison escape, surviving some of Michigan's toughest prisons, and what it was like to finally walk free after more than four decades. _____________________________________________ Thank you to AG1 & GLD for sponsoring this episode: AG1: Go to https://drinkag1.com/lockedin and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. _____________________________________________ GLD: New customers get 40% Off with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.gld.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: The Hitman Who Escaped 00:40 Growing Up in Detroit 02:29 Parents' Divorce and Father's Breakdown 04:06 Falling In With the Wrong Crowd 07:39 Lost Basketball Dreams 08:52 Stealing Guns at 16 13:00 The Robbery Plan 15:52 Shooting the Kingpin 19:53 Arrest and Life Sentence 24:54 Tried to Escape Day One 27:51 Mentored by the Most Feared Man 33:47 Entering Jackson Prison 39:30 Prison Yard Politics 44:52 The Deputy Warden Connection 47:35 The Escape Deal 51:05 The Shakedown 53:00 Paying Off the Warden 56:03 Escaping Over the Fence 01:05:38 Mother Picks Him Up 01:09:04 The Failed Getaway 01:11:22 Fleeing to New York 01:14:04 Hawaii and Final Plans 01:15:30 The Capture 01:18:42 Testifying Against the Warden 01:21:23 Federal Prison Life 01:24:48 Back to State Prison 01:26:04 14 Years in Level Five 01:28:07 Targeted by Hitmen 01:31:22 The Parole Board Hearings 01:34:44 Codefendant Saves His Life 01:42:22 A Knife Attack Over a Book 01:47:47 Growth Behind Bars 01:53:02 Finally Free After 41 Years 01:57:00 Life Lessons and Reflections _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Richard Caruso is a former California correctional officer and Marine Corps veteran who helped expose one of the darkest scandals in American prison history. While working at Corcoran State Prison, he witnessed a system where rival inmates were allegedly deliberately placed together to fight, with guards sometimes using deadly force. After bringing evidence to the FBI, Caruso faced death threats, retaliation, and the destruction of his law enforcement career. He ultimately reached a $1.7 million settlement with California. Now he shares the disturbing reality of Corcoran's infamous "Gladiator Days," the price he paid for speaking out, and what happens when a prison guard turns against the system he once served.  _____________________________________________ Thank you to GLD & AG1 for sponsoring this episode: GLD: New customers get 40% Off with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.gld.com/ _____________________________________________ AG1: Go to https://drinkag1.com/lockedin and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. _____________________________________________ Connect with Richard Caruso:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1C9PuUb76u/?mibextid=wwXIfr _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: The Deadliest Prison 00:34 Richard Caruso's Early Life and Family 04:44 Joining the Marine Corps 09:00 Marine Corps Training and Graduation 11:49 Becoming a Correctional Officer 13:25 First Prison Job at Mule Creek 14:54 Transfer to Corcoran State Prison 17:00 Gladiator Fights at Corcoran 21:44 Sponsor Break: GLD Jewelry 23:12 Realization of Wrongdoing 26:42 Brother's Arrest and Change of Heart 29:20 Decision to Expose the Violence 35:54 Collecting Evidence and FBI Involvement 45:36 Sponsor Break: AG1 47:51 Meeting with the Warden 51:01 Protection from Inmates 52:56 Transfer to Vacaville and Lawsuit 56:09 Senate Hearings and Reforms 01:00:00 Governor's Involvement and Settlement 01:08:00 Federal Indictments and Trial 01:20:01 Video Evidence of Inmate Shooting 01:26:00 Reflections on Accountability 01:30:00 Prison Stories: Booty Bandit and Others 01:33:04 Making of the Movie 'Felon' 01:38:58 Charles Manson Stories 01:49:00 Philosophy on Hope and Redemption 01:54:00 Closing Thoughts and Legacy _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Eric Balliet spent more than 25 years as a federal law enforcement agent investigating some of the world's most dangerous drug cartels and criminal organizations. From patrolling the U.S.-Mexico border to helping capture notorious cartel leader El Chapo twice, Eric takes us inside the hidden world of drug trafficking, human smuggling, underground tunnels, and corruption. He also served as a top law enforcement advisor to the Secretary of Homeland Security under both Obama and Trump, giving him a rare perspective on what really happens behind the scenes at ICE, the border, and the highest levels of government. Now retired, Eric reveals the realities of fighting organized crime and the stories behind his book, Kingpins & Coyotes. _____________________________________________ Thank you to AG1 & GLD for sponsoring this episode: AG1: Go to https://drinkag1.com/lockedin and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. _____________________________________________ GLD: New customers get 40% Off with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.gld.com/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Eric Balliet: Website: https://www.kingpinsandcoyotes.com/bio Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H9JSVJT2?lv=shuf&bestFormat=true&channelId=704&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_C1GTVD3KQ35B9YVK5WES&plpRedirect=mhFallback LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-balliet/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: 25 Years Chasing Cartels 00:00 Early Border Patrol Years 00:31 Growing Up in Syracuse 02:30 Finding Law Enforcement 05:40 College Years and Joining Border Patrol 28:00 Becoming an ICE Agent 31:30 Early ICE Career 34:20 The Main Drugs 39:20 Following a Vehicle 44:10 Playing Whack-a-Mole with Stash Houses 47:00 Life Inside a Cartel 50:00 Cartel Comms Evolution 51:20 Cartel Communication 55:00 Cartel's Desert Scouts 56:10 Cartel Counter-Intel and Comms 57:00 Why Interdiction Fails 59:00 How Cartels Absorb Losses 01:01:10 Inside Cartel Recruitment and Crews 01:02:40 Violence on the US Side 01:05:00 Cartel's Stance on Law Enforcement 01:06:00 Cartel Human Smuggling Networks 01:08:00 How Cartels Tax Human Smugglers 01:11:40 US Border Security Failures 01:13:40 The 'Carry Her' Intercept 01:16:20 Terrorists on the Border 01:19:40 ICE's Shift to Civil Enforcement 01:24:40 Kingpins vs. Kingdoms 01:26:40 Dismantling the Kingdom 01:28:30 Corruption and Convictions 01:30:50 Why Banks Turn a Blind Eye 01:32:50 Not a Winning Battle 01:35:50 Public Misconceptions 01:44:00 What Comes Now 01:46:50 The Book and the Next Chapter _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Corvain Cooper grew up surrounded by the drug game before finding his own way into the streets, starting with fraud before eventually becoming a major player in marijuana trafficking. What began small grew into a massive operation shipping marijuana from California across state lines, until federal authorities took it down and prosecutors tied the conspiracy to more than 35 tons of weed. Corvain was ultimately sentenced to mandatory life in federal prison, where he faced the reality that he might never come home. He shares how the operation grew, what led to his downfall, surviving a life sentence, and the fight for freedom that eventually led to President Donald Trump commuting his sentence in 2021. _____________________________________________ Thank you to GLD & AG1 for sponsoring this episode: GLD: New customers get 40% Off with code LOCKEDIN at https://www.gld.com/ _____________________________________________ AG1: Go to https://drinkag1.com/lockedin and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. _____________________________________________ Connect with Corvain Cooper: Website: https://linkin.bio/40tonsbrand/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corvaincooper/?hl=en _____________________________________________ Want to support Locked In and help us keep bringing you these stories? Become a member and get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, exclusive content + a FREE welcome box. Join now:  https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:  https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Corvain Cooper's Life Sentence 00:42 Growing Up in South Central LA 03:32 Childhood Influence and Parents' Addiction 05:34 Young Corvain's Hustle and White-Collar Crime 08:23 Getting Into the Streets 11:00 Juvenile Detention and Learning Discipline 13:34 Fake Rim Company and Fraud Schemes 16:03 Transition to Marijuana Trafficking 23:15 Partnerships and Risk in Drug Game 27:00 Legalization and Incarceration for Marijuana 33:34 Expansion to Charlotte and Things Heat Up 37:00 Betrayal and Losses in Charlotte 40:00 Arrest and Trial Preparation 44:00 Charges and Conspiracy Law 48:00 Trial and Conviction 54:00 Sentencing and Life in Prison 01:01:00 Clemency and Release 01:06:00 Life in USP Atwater and Pollock 01:11:00 Prison Survival and Discipline 01:16:00 Post-Release Life and Advocacy 01:25:00 Reflections and Lessons Learned _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Brendan Thomas returns to Locked In with Ian Bick, but this time he's sharing a completely different side of his life. After six years working as an EMT in Connecticut, Brendan has responded to emergencies most people could never imagine. From heartbreaking calls and disturbing scenes to the moments that still haunt him, he opens up about the reality of being a first responder, the emotional toll of witnessing tragedy, and what it's like carrying those experiences long after the shift ends. This episode takes you behind the ambulance doors to reveal a side of emergency medicine the public rarely gets to hear about. _____________________________________________ Watch part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24JRbCS9_L8 _____________________________________________ Connect with Brendan Thomas: https://www.instagram.com/bthomas_860?mdxt=YXBuaDZubjZoZ2Nu _____________________________________________ Tired of ads interrupting the podcast? Become a Locked In member and listen completely ad-free — plus get bonus episodes, exclusive content & a FREE welcome box. Join now:  https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Brendan's Background 03:31 EMT vs Paramedic 04:55 Night Shifts 07:02 Choosing Hospitals 07:53 Types of Calls 09:41 Ambulance Speed 12:03 First Time Driving 14:00 Heart-Racing Calls 17:04 Early Career Trauma 19:02 Emotional Toll 21:49 PTSD and Coping 23:43 Motorcycle Accident 28:54 Following Up on Calls 31:28 Motorcycle Accidents 33:00 Lucky Motorcyclist 34:41 Unnecessary Calls 35:45 Silly Calls 38:30 Hoarder House 43:38 Decomposed Bodies 45:46 Rude Patients 47:28 Grateful Patient 50:57 Unsafe Scenes 53:16 Fights with Kids 57:24 Lying Patients 58:40 Fentanyl Overdoses 59:59 Choking Calls 01:02:13 School Incidents 01:03:36 Public Misconceptions 01:04:07 Job Toll 01:06:31 Burnout and Relapse 01:09:17 Recovery and Therapy 01:12:13 Closing _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Million Dolla $mile went from the streets of Queens and running with the G-Unit crew to being sentenced to 20 years in New York State prison for a conspiracy to kill a cop. After serving 16½ years, he opens up about surviving prison, practicing Islam behind the walls, and rebuilding his life through music after coming home. _____________________________________________ Connect with Million Dolla $mile: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollasmile_ny/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MillionDollaSmile Website: https://linktr.ee/milliondollasmile _____________________________________________ Want a FREE Locked In welcome box? Become a member and get the box + bonus episodes, ad-free listening & exclusive content. Join here:  https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: The Million-Dollar Smile 00:34 Growing Up in South Jamaica, Queens 04:19 Discovering Boxing and Learning to Fight 09:39 Teenage Robberies and Juvenile Detention 11:41 The Conspiracy Case and Attica 14:04 Childhood Dreams Before Prison 15:40 Early Cases and Returning to the Streets 16:56 Meeting 50 Cent and Joining G-Unit 20:55 Life on 134th and Learning from Lloyd Banks 25:00 Getting Played and Connecting with Domination 28:00 Best Friend Shot: The Aftermath 32:54 The Case That Led to 16 Years 35:00 High-Profile Inmate at CMC 38:00 Going to Trial and Getting the Max 40:18 Plea Deal and Consecutive Sentences 43:20 Prison Politics and Choosing a Side 47:39 Arriving at Attica 49:50 Violence in Attica 51:40 Transfer to Sing Sing and Prison Business 53:51 The Muslim Community in Prison 59:30 Muslim Policies on Sex Offenders and Snitches 01:00:28 Gang Members Converting to Islam 01:02:00 Muslims vs. Bloods in New York Prisons 01:03:40 Relationships with Female Guards 01:04:08 Transferring Prisons and Honor Block 01:05:30 Murder Over a Slap in Honor Block 01:09:56 Focusing on Education and Mentors 01:11:40 Music and Carnegie Hall in Prison 01:13:05 Marriage and Children in Prison 01:14:30 Release and Adjustment to Modern Life 01:17:20 Creating the Main Smile Character 01:19:30 Views on the Music Industry and G-Unit 01:21:00 Life After Prison: Work and Finances 01:23:50 Advice to Younger Self and Reflections 01:26:00 Dreams of Leaving New York 01:27:20 Closing Remarks _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Sasha Larkin spent more than 26 years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, rising through the ranks to become the first woman in Nevada history to serve as an Assistant Sheriff. In this episode, she takes us inside her career in Las Vegas law enforcement — from her unlikely path from professional dancer and bartender to police officer, to working the streets, rising through leadership, and responding to some of the most difficult moments the city has ever faced. Sasha shares stories from decades on the job, the trauma officers carry home, and her experience serving as an incident commander during the October 1, 2017 Route 91 Harvest Festival mass shooting. Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #cashapppod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. 🔒 Want more Locked In? Get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, exclusive content + a FREE welcome box. Subscribe here: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ Connect with Sasha Larkin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-larkin-2012sjs108 Website: https://www.sashalarkin.com/ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/\ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: The Shooting 00:40 Childhood and Early Life 03:31 Inspired to Become a Cop 04:48 From College to Vegas Showgirl 07:30 The Ride Along That Sparked a Calling 10:40 Family and the Switch to Policing 14:35 The Police Academy: Equal Pay, Equal Hair 19:30 Early Career and Mentors 23:00 A Humbling First Chase 25:15 Realizing Your Strengths 28:20 Policing a Distrustful Community 31:05 The Suicidal Man and the Car Hood Death 36:15 A Captain's Advice: The Gray Cloud 38:20 Becoming a Training Officer 39:10 The First Officer-Involved Shooting 50:55 The Second Shooting: Thanksgiving Chaos 59:20 Guns and Uniforms 01:01:45 The Sergeants Test and Kathy O'Connor 01:07:55 First Day as a Sergeant 01:12:00 The Mosque Outreach 01:17:15 Learning from a Notorious Drug Dealer 01:20:00 The Route 91 Harvest Festival Shooting 01:55:25 Re-Entry and Prison Reform 02:06:15 Retirement and a New Chapter at FIFA 02:14:30 Reflections and Wisdom To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Edward Mitchell entered state custody at just 5 years old and later became associated with the Gorilla Stones Bloods in Brooklyn. After a gang-related drive-by shooting left three people shot and an 11-year-old dead, he was sentenced to 20 years to life. Edward spent nearly 30 years behind bars. He opens up about growing up in prison, surviving decades inside, his thoughts on gang life today, experiencing life and relationships for the first time after release, and how he's now rebuilding his life and making amends.  _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode:  Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #cashapppod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Want a FREE Locked In welcome box? Become a member and get the box + bonus episodes, ad-free listening & exclusive content. Join here: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Edward Mitchell: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamedwardmitchell/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1502845946?lv=shuf&bestFormat=true&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaeXUTjvFlqtnAvWBVdvvvwPw41yLzuqJ8ZuJF110WyhtRenwMRE4lKygtIYQQ_aem_ic37UgGRXH2FKxCec-0OFQ&utm_medium=social&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2SMSV55M8MP62J7KG1GZ&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_source=ig&channelId=704&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2SMSV55M8MP62J7KG1GZ&plpRedirect=mhFallback _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Edward Mitchell's Story 00:28 Sponsor Message: Membership and Cash App 01:07 Childhood in Bushwick and Family Background 02:41 Parents and Upbringing 04:19 Relationship with Father 06:18 Early Influences and Joining a Gang 07:24 Juvenile Detention and First Incarceration 08:05 Shooting by Police at 14 12:52 Aftermath and Joining the Bloods 15:56 Becoming a Blood: Meaning and History 18:00 Bloods History and Set Dynamics 21:35 Verification and Integrity in Gang Life 23:40 Leadership and Responsibility 25:20 Sponsor Message: Cash App Security 28:10 Case at 17: Carjacking and Attempted Murder 30:30 Carjacking Incident and Arrest 33:50 Thoughts on Incarceration and Mindset 35:15 Second Case: Gang-Related Shooting 38:00 Aftermath of Shooting: Guilt and Fear 40:00 On the Run and Betrayal 43:00 Arrest and Codefendant's Betrayal 44:30 Victim's Identity and Remorse 47:00 Arrest and Reaction 49:00 Thoughts on Sentence and Glorification of Prison 51:00 Desensitization and Compassion 52:55 Rikers Island Stories: Leroy Ebron and Fights 55:00 The Bing and Solitary Confinement 01:03:00 Coping Mechanisms in Solitary 01:04:30 Plea Deal and Sentencing 01:08:00 Programs and Education in Prison 01:09:45 Sentencing and Victim Impact 01:12:50 Reflections on Fair Sentence 01:18:40 First Prison: Sing Sing 01:23:20 Violence in Prison: First Cutting 01:27:00 Stabbing Incident and Aftermath 01:28:15 Fight for Sosa and Scars 01:33:00 Prison Life and Violence 01:36:00 Relationships and Love in Prison 01:42:00 Cultural Adaptation and Prison Experience 01:45:55 Reactions to News and Youth Violence 01:49:00 Parole Denials and Spiritual Guidance 01:51:00 Worst and Best Days in Prison 01:55:30 Release and First Day Out 01:58:45 Adjusting to Freedom and Dating 02:02:00 Disappointments and Support Systems 02:04:00 Future Plans and Life After Prison 02:06:30 Advice to Younger Self 02:09:10 Closing and Gratitude _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

John Bunn grew up in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and at just 14 years old was arrested for a murder he did not commit. His case was handled by NYPD Detective Louis Scarcella, whose investigative practices would later come under intense scrutiny in numerous wrongful-conviction cases. Despite Bunn and his 17-year-old co-defendant not matching the description of the shooters, both teenagers were convicted in 1992, and John was sentenced to 7 years to life. Behind bars, he taught himself to read, earned his GED at 17, and ultimately spent years fighting to prove his innocence. After being paroled in 2006, that fight continued for another 12 years until his conviction was vacated and all charges were dismissed in 2018. In 2020, New York City settled his wrongful-conviction lawsuit for $5.9 million. _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #cashapppod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Want a FREE Locked In welcome box? Become a member and get the box + bonus episodes, ad-free listening & exclusive content. Join here: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with John Bunn: https://www.instagram.com/therealjohnbunn/?hl=en _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Wrongfully Convicted at 14 00:34 Growing Up in Brooklyn 03:12 Anger and Illiteracy 06:18 Father's Murder 08:50 Arrest and Interrogation 14:00 Trial and Conviction 20:00 Sentencing and Prison 28:00 Life After Exoneration 38:00 The Guards and the Crime 45:00 Mother and Family 51:00 Stopping a Prison Assault 56:00 Release from Prison 01:03:00 Path to Exoneration 01:15:00 Adjusting to Freedom 01:28:00 Prison Life and Violence 01:38:00 Exoneration and Lawsuits 01:49:00 Advocacy and Public Speaking 01:56:00 Lessons Learned 02:03:00 Conclusion and Gratitude _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Ricardo Martinez II spent 13 years as a 911 dispatcher in Michigan — answering thousands of calls from people experiencing the worst moments of their lives. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Ricardo shares the heartbreaking, bizarre, funny, and unforgettable calls that stayed with him, what it takes to remain calm during life-or-death emergencies, the mental toll of the job, and why he ultimately decided to walk away after 13 years behind the phones.  _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #cashapppod Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Tired of ads interrupting the podcast? Become a Locked In member and listen completely ad-free — plus get bonus episodes, exclusive content & a FREE welcome box. Join now: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Ricardo Martinez: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardomartinezii Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmarti23/ Website: https://www.withinthetrenches.net/ricardom _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 The Call That Never Left Him 00:44 Growing Up in Small-Town Michigan 04:21 Inspired by Rescue 911 05:39 Pulled Over on the Way to Senior Pictures 10:57 Hitting Rock Bottom 12:55 A Sign from the Radio 15:11 Moving to Frostproof, Florida 17:12 The 911 Dispatcher Interview 20:46 Sponsor: Cash App Security Lock 22:34 Starting the Job That Same Night 25:51 Harry's Three Rules 29:00 First Big Call: The Hanging 35:53 Visualizing Calls with Dispatch Ear 39:15 The Call That Went South 45:37 The Infant CPR Call 51:31 Reaching Out to Families 52:52 The Girl on Thin Ice 57:30 Taking His Own Grandmother's Call 01:07:34 The Acid Trip Caller 01:11:56 Bomb Threats and SWAT 01:16:55 Silly Calls: The Breathalyzer Request 01:26:03 The Call He Can't Unhear 01:35:09 Working on Himself 01:41:39 From Conference to #IAm911 01:53:52 Sounds That Transport You Back 02:00:53 Life Lessons from 911 02:08:27 The Yoga Call 02:11:49 Closing Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

John Constantine spent 23 years in the United States Secret Service, including 15 years on the elite Counter Assault Team protecting four U.S. presidents and carrying out high-stakes protective operations in nearly 90 countries. He rose through leadership roles overseeing CAT operations, the Joint Operations Center, and the Dignitary Protective Division before retiring in 2025. Now, as the author of Hallways and Stairwells, John opens up about the side of the Secret Service most people never see — the pressure, ego, mental health struggles, loss of identity, transition back to normal life, and what redemption looks like after more than two decades protecting others. _____________________________________________ Thank you to AG1 & HUNGRYROOT for sponsoring this episode: AG1: Go to https://drinkag1.com/lockedin.com and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro. Hungryroot: Explore my digital cookbook on Hungryroot today and find recipes that are right for you. Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/lockedin to access my cookbook: The Commissary Upgrade.  _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & receive a FREE merch box:  https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with John Constantine: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-constantine-754b65380 Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hallways-Stairwells-Unhealthy-Identities-Self-Worth-ebook/dp/B0H2JFPKXZ/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=ua0gO&content-id=amzn1.sym.ac827e48-2948-4721-83ef-3e7648ac35cb&pf_rd_p=ac827e48-2948-4721-83ef-3e7648ac35cb&pf_rd_r=139-6322356-3953107&pd_rd_wg=cSAPW&pd_rd_r=7d5c7d02-167a-48fe-b942-c41b1596ad61 Website: https://constantineunclassified.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Counter Assault Team Intro 00:35 Growing Up in New Jersey 01:54 Wrestling and Rutgers 04:43 9/11 and Joining the Secret Service 07:28 Choosing the Secret Service 08:40 Secret Service Training 12:50 First Assignment: Newark 16:50 First Big Investigation 21:00 Compassion in Investigations 26:20 Interviewing Suspects 29:50 Corruption and Two-Tier Justice 34:00 Power, Morality, and Authority 38:50 Corruption in Protection 39:50 Joining the Counter Assault Team 43:00 Life on the CAT Team 44:50 Becoming a Real Boy 48:00 White House and Domestic Threats 50:30 Rising Threats in America 52:00 Inhibitions and MK Ultra 55:20 Psychology of Attackers 57:30 Interagency Coordination 01:01:00 Funny Stories from the Team 01:03:00 The Suicide Bomber Incident 01:05:00 Stories That Never Get Reported 01:07:50 Butler and Real-Time Operations 01:09:00 Overseas Threats and Counterintelligence 01:16:20 Per Diem and Hotel Security 01:18:20 Trusting People Overseas 01:20:40 Most Dangerous Countries 01:22:20 Schedules and Deployments 01:24:00 Campaign Season Pressure 01:26:30 Work-Life Struggle 01:29:20 Turning It Off 01:31:30 The Worst Part of the Job 01:33:00 Fighting the Establishment 01:36:30 Teaching and Innovation 01:38:50 Leadership and Compassion 01:41:50 The Hardest Part of Retiring 01:44:00 Loss of Identity and Suicide 01:46:50 Life After the Secret Service 01:49:00 Doing It All Over Again 01:51:50 Closing Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka