Locked In with Ian Bick

Pat Acquista spent 18 years working at Rikers Island during the violent 1980s and 90s, rising from correction officer to captain. Joining the NYC Department of Correction in 1983, he worked at multiple facilities, including AMKC, RMSC, GRVC, and OBCC. From intake and mental health units to surviving three inmate riots, Pat witnessed the chaos of Rikers Island during New York City's crack epidemic. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares firsthand stories of dangerous inmates, jail violence, and the realities of working behind bars during one of NYC's most turbulent eras. _____________________________________________ Thank you to GLD, CASH APP & TALKIATRY for sponsoring this episode:  GLD: New customers get 50% Off with code LOCKEDIN at GLD.com _____________________________________________ Cash App: Download Cash App today and make your money work for you. Click here to get started: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPartner 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 (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement), Sutton debit flex card (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton), and Bancorp debit flex card (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp). Discounts and promotions 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. _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Life Inside Rikers Island 01:05 Pat's Childhood and Family 02:16 Influential Teacher and Schooling 04:20 Becoming a Correction Officer 08:00 First Days on the Job 11:58 Pay, Overtime, and Making Money 13:47 Working Court and Intake 16:03 Famous Inmates 17:00 Violence and Intake Stories 19:44 Christmas Behind Bars 21:29 Refusing Court and Escapes 24:43 The Bing and Inmate Discipline 25:02 Women's Facility and Relationships 30:06 Officer Corruption and Rogue Staff 33:53 Promotions and Timelines 39:50 Fake FBI Scams 41:33 Moving Up the Ranks 43:50 Notorious Detainees and Escapes 45:43 Searching Inmates and Transgender Cases 47:40 Uniforms, Phones, and Inmate Economy 50:00 Driving the Bus and Court Transfers 54:30 Celebrity Encounters and Harry Winston 56:00 Bus Breakdowns and Escapes 01:00:00 Teaching Cooking in Prison 01:01:25 Sex Offenders in Prison 01:02:20 Body Cameras and Use of Force 01:03:40 Mental Health and Segregation 01:06:00 Officer Corruption and Betrayal 01:08:00 The Changing System and Softer Approach 01:09:10 Riots and Escapes at Rikers 01:12:00 Visits and Smuggling 01:14:30 Opposing Views on Reform 01:16:00 Riots, Fires, and Arson 01:17:00 Mental Health Unit Stories 01:19:00 Final Years as Captain 01:22:00 Diddy, Gotti, and Celebrities 01:24:00 Visitors Smuggling Drugs 01:26:00 Arrests on Visits and Rikers Escape Attempts 01:28:00 Retirement and Life After 01:30:30 Comparing Corrections in NC and NY 01:42:30 Closing Rikers Island 01:43:40 Reflections and Advice _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Jerry Haymon IV was a Division I college football player with dreams of going pro until a devastating injury changed the course of his life. With his football career derailed, Jerry turned to selling marijuana, eventually becoming involved in a large-scale operation shipping cannabis across the country. His involvement led to a federal drug conspiracy conviction and a mandatory 10-year prison sentence. After spending years behind bars, his case gained national attention, with lawmakers, criminal justice advocates, and Mike Tyson fighting for his freedom. In September 2026, President Donald Trump commuted his sentence. _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP, GLD & TALKIATRY for sponsoring this episode: Cash App: Download Cash App today and make your money work for you. Click here to get started: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPartner 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 (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement), Sutton debit flex card (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton), and Bancorp debit flex card (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp). Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ GLD: New customers get 50% Off with code LOCKEDIN at GLD.com _____________________________________________ 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 Jerry Haymon IV: https://www.instagram.com/bear.haymon/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 From Football Star to Drug Trafficker 03:24 Athletic Dreams End With Injury 09:04 Discovering the Cannabis Game 13:56 First Deals and Virginia Connections 17:21 $52K Seized by USPS 21:07 The Reality of Hustling 25:35 Products, Prices, and Cops 31:00 Running the Operation Solo 36:19 State vs Federal Cannabis Laws 44:21 Handling Cash Without Banks 51:04 Staying Under the Radar 54:20 Boxes Keep Getting Seized 57:50 Postal Employees Teach Packaging 01:00:00 Partner's Baby Mom Makes Contact 01:04:52 The Arrest in Fresno 01:08:24 Facing Trial and No Snitching 01:12:53 Mandatory Minimum Sentence Handed Down 01:15:44 Life Inside the BOP 01:18:14 Oklahoma: 'The Wheel' Scare 01:21:00 Prison Conditions and Advocacy 01:27:12 Life on Ankle Monitor 01:33:10 Job Struggles After Release 01:36:00 How Clemency Was Won 01:40:54 Reflections and Final Words _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Kurtis "ROLX Carter" Phillip grew up on Roosevelt Island, New York, surrounded by gang life from an early age. With family members involved in gangs, he followed the same path, eventually landing in Nassau County Jail twice on robbery and crack-related charges. After beating another robbery case, Kurtis faced an even bigger battle when liver failure left him needing a transplant. But while fighting for his life, federal authorities arrested him in a RICO case that ultimately resulted in a 10-year federal prison sentence. _____________________________________________ Thank you to TALKIATRY, CASH APP & GLD 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 and make your money work for you. Click here to get started: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPartner 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 (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement), Sutton debit flex card (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton), and Bancorp debit flex card (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp). Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ GLD: New customers get 50% Off with code LOCKEDIN at GLD.com _____________________________________________ Connect with Kurtis "ROLX Carter" Phillip: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigstatusceo/ Website: https://rolxcartergoharder.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: Curtis 'Rolex' Carter 00:36 Growing Up in Poverty on Long Island 02:31 First Exposure to Gangs 04:40 Joining a Gang at Age Seven 06:50 School, Sports, and the Streets 08:49 First Arrest at 16 10:46 Life in Juvenile Detention 15:16 The Code: No Robbing, Only Hustling 16:57 Out of Juvie, Back to the Streets 19:23 Sponsor: Talkiatry 21:57 Second Arrest: Crack Charge 27:24 Comparing County Jail to Rikers 30:37 Money, Family, and a Law Suit 34:55 The Necessity of Violence 36:11 Third Arrest: A Robbery Frame-Up 41:51 Facing Liver Failure in Jail 47:59 A Life-Saving Liver Transplant 50:45 Beating the State Robbery Case 53:47 A Brief Taste of Freedom 56:57 The Feds Come Knocking 58:59 Turning Himself In 01:01:19 Facing a Federal RICO Case 01:03:19 Inside MDC Brooklyn 01:06:45 The Dilemma: A Snitch or a Plea? 01:09:19 Sponsor: GLD Jewelry 01:12:04 Why Taking a Charge Beats Snitching 01:14:40 Pleading Out and Sentencing 01:17:59 Arriving in Federal Prison 01:20:38 Life Inside: Hazelton and Butner 01:24:00 Crip Politics in the Feds 01:28:19 Prison Fights and 924C 01:34:34 Cell Phone Bust in the Shower 01:38:00 Adjusting to Life on the Outside 01:39:47 Staying True to His Vision 01:43:16 Final Thoughts and Advice _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Aaron Peila joins Locked In with Ian Bick to share how his upbringing led him into the streets, where he began hustling, moving serious weight, and getting involved in the music business. His lifestyle eventually caught up with him when a gun charge landed him in Nevada state prison, followed by a $3.8 million federal RICO and money laundering case that resulted in a 16-year sentence. Aaron opens up about his criminal past and the reality of spending over 15 years behind bars in state and federal prison. _____________________________________________ Thank you to GLD, TALKIATRY & CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: GLD: New customers get 50% Off with code LOCKEDIN at GLD.com _____________________________________________ 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 and make your money work for you. Click here to get started: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/6pao71et #CashAppPartner 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 (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement), Sutton debit flex card (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton), and Bancorp debit flex card (https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp). Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. _____________________________________________ Connect with Aaron Peila: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@peilaroni is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AaronPeila Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronpeila?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&vrfl=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.peila.2025 Website: Www.cceapparel.com _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Aaron Pila 00:47 Early Life and Moving Around 02:32 Introduction to Drugs and Selling 06:32 Juvenile Trouble and Leaving Home 11:04 Moving to Utah and Drug Dealing 13:36 First Felonies and Probation 17:30 Prison Time and Work Release 19:40 Transition to Music Business 21:00 Rehab in Mexico 25:00 Music Career and Partnership 28:00 Gun Case and Legal Troubles 39:30 State and Federal Sentences 44:00 RICO Indictment and Cooperation 51:00 Life in Federal Prison 01:00:00 Prison Politics and Violence 01:14:00 Putting in Work and Consequences 01:30:00 Daily Life and Prison Dynamics 01:40:00 Release and Reentry Challenges 01:47:00 Reflections and Future Plans _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Wayne Smith Jr. grew up in Philadelphia after losing his father at a young age, eventually finding himself caught up in the streets. At just 20 years old, a shooting changed his life forever and landed him a 25-to-50-year prison sentence. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Wayne opens up about his childhood, the decisions that led him to prison, and what it was like facing decades behind bars. He also shares the incredible story of how his brother made it to the NFL and helped fight for his freedom, giving Wayne a second chance at life. _____________________________________________ Connect with Wayne Smith Jr: Hard Copy of book: https://cavzvv-qb.myshopify.com/ E Book: https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0HJ1HH9LT?lv=shuf&channelId=500 Website: https://awaythatseemsright.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waynet_jr/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Wayne's Crime and Brother's NFL Success 00:32 Childhood in Philadelphia 01:51 Father's Tragic Death 05:53 Impact on Teenage Years 07:51 Toxic Masculinity and Peer Pressure 11:01 First Arrest and Probation 15:52 Struggles with Drugs and Education 20:38 Finishing High School and College Attempts 25:49 Full-Time Street Life 31:18 The Night of the Shooting 35:49 Understanding the Value of Life 39:20 Aftermath and Surrender to God 47:52 Arrest and Surrender 52:49 Months of Freedom and Faith 56:05 Turning Himself In 01:00:00 Prison Experience and Faith 01:06:55 New Evidence and New Trial 01:10:58 Brother's NFL Career and Support 01:14:30 Life in Maximum Security Prison 01:19:48 Release and Adjusting to Freedom 01:24:00 New Evidence Leads to Release 01:32:00 Reflections and Redemption 01:36:44 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Pete Thron was a New York City Housing Authority police officer during the height of the crack epidemic in the 1980s and 1990s, patrolling the dangerous streets of Harlem and Upper Manhattan. From making over 700 arrests to working alongside federal agents on major narcotics investigations, Pete helped take down powerful drug organizations, including one case that resulted in 30 members of a major crack cocaine operation being federally convicted. But after years of putting criminals behind bars, Pete found himself on the other side of the justice system. He reveals how alleged police corruption led to a robbery conviction he maintains was unjust, a two-to-four-year New York State prison sentence, and the shocking reality of going from police officer to inmate. Pete shares untold stories from the streets of New York City, dangerous drug investigations, federal task forces, corruption, and what really happens when the system you once served turns against you. _____________________________________________ Thank you to STIO for sponsoring this episode: Ski season's almost here. Gear up now, the way the locals do. Go to http://stio.com/ianbick for 20% off your order. _____________________________________________ Connect with Pete Thron: Buy his books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07ZVVX3XS?ccs_id=8556d38c-a5a5-4596-b723-dd60b45c51ae Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeteThron _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Early Life and Baseball Dreams 04:10 Becoming a Housing Cop 06:00 Field Training and First Lessons 09:55 First Building Check and a Close Call 15:18 Moving to Pressure Point 18:00 EDP Call and Mace Incident 21:00 Witnessing Jumpers 22:17 Transfer to Harlem 23:48 Sponsor Message 25:35 Narcotics Work and Making Collars 27:00 Targeting East Side Drug Operations 29:00 First Shooting 35:20 Department Politics and Denied Promotion 37:30 Flipping Informants 42:00 Warrants and the Little House on the Prairie 45:50 TT and the Drug Ledger 50:00 The Case Builds 53:00 Nose Ripped Off 01:00:00 Recovery and Getting Cleared 01:01:30 The Purple Gang 01:03:40 Apartment Break-In 01:07:50 Gun Missing and Back on Patrol 01:14:00 Undercover Work and Buying Guns 01:17:00 Arresting Charmaine 01:20:50 Federal Deputization and Arrests 01:24:00 Greek Mob Investigation 01:27:50 Meeting Bazo 01:33:00 Declining Going Undercover 01:35:00 Going to Anti-Crime 01:39:30 First Anti-Crime Case 01:46:00 Pitbull Shooting 01:49:00 Tackling a Suspect 01:59:00 Last Night in Anti-Crime 02:12:45 Undercover Buy Goes Wrong 02:18:00 Repercussions and Robbery Accusation 02:26:00 Foreboding Meeting with ADA 02:30:00 Arraignment and Bail 02:34:00 Trial and Testimony 02:49:00 Taking the Stand 02:55:00 Jury Charges and Verdict 03:01:00 Sentencing 03:09:00 Appeal and Disappointment 03:11:30 Entering Prison 03:15:40 Life in Prison 03:21:00 Parole Hearing 03:39:00 Stabbed in Prison 03:44:00 Cauterizing the Wound 03:47:00 Broken Toe 03:49:00 Witnessing CO Brutality 03:56:00 Post-Prison Struggles 04:04:00 Reflections and Closing _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Michael Lau spent 24 years with the NYPD, rising from rookie cop to Deputy Inspector. An immigrant from Hong Kong who grew up surrounded by gang violence in Chinatown, he went on to patrol some of NYC's toughest neighborhoods, including Chinatown and Harlem. Michael shares wild stories of taking down dangerous gang members, making arrests, confronting organized crime, and climbing the ranks to become an NYPD commander.  _____________________________________________ Thank you to STIO for sponsoring this episode: Ski season's almost here. Gear up now, the way the locals do. Go to http://stio.com/ianbick for 20% off your order. _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Cop vs. Flying Dragons 00:33 Early Life and Immigration 01:28 Childhood in Alphabet City 02:21 Move to Rucker Housing 02:53 Mother Robbed at Knife Point 06:28 Decision to Become a Cop 07:12 Joining the NYPD 08:30 Chinatown Gangs and First Jobs 11:04 Police Academy and Harlem 12:03 Return to Chinatown 13:15 Combating Gang Extortion 15:03 Plainclothes and Undercover Work 16:54 First Arrest and Helping Others 18:23 Tragic Story of a Gang Member 25:39 Structure of Chinatown Gangs 28:05 Working with Informants 30:00 Promotions and Politics in NYPD 32:41 Plainclothes Stories and JFK Jr. 36:32 Threats and Shootout with Flying Dragons 45:03 RICO Cases and Dismantling Gangs 48:03 Extortion and Community Impact 50:35 Heartbreaking Notification 55:45 Becoming Sergeant 57:38 Quotas and Leadership 01:01:55 Chinatown Rapist Task Force 01:02:58 Cultural Crimes and Scams 01:04:52 Gambling, Prostitution, and Modern Crime 01:07:25 Gambling Raids and Undercover Ops 01:08:27 Lieutenant: Queens Gang Squad 01:12:07 Gang Cases and RICO Investigations 01:15:11 Encounters with Former Criminals 01:18:03 Retirement and Vice Enforcement 01:20:52 Captain: Community Affairs 01:27:52 Deputy Inspector: Commanding Officer 01:31:00 Chinatown Parking and Politics 01:33:03 Leave of Absence and Return 01:36:00 Vice and Search Warrants 01:37:11 Shooting on East Broadway 01:41:16 Corruption and Internal Affairs 01:46:40 Types of IAB Officers 01:49:21 Petty Investigations and Integrity Tests 01:50:38 Steven Lee Case Discussion 01:53:03 Retirement and Life After NYPD 01:56:33 Policing Today and Public Perception 02:01:19 Police Presence and Deterrence 02:04:36 Final Reflections and Book Announcement _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Bo Cornelius went from battling alcohol addiction to serving six years in Missouri state prison after a drunk driving accident took another man's life. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Bo opens up about how his drinking spiraled out of control, the devastating day that changed two families forever, and what it took to survive behind bars. He shares how prison forced him to confront his actions, rebuild his life, and discover a new purpose. Today, as the founder of Second Mountain, Bo is helping transform prison culture through leadership programs that empower incarcerated individuals and correctional staff across state and federal facilities. _____________________________________________ Connect with Bo Cornelius: https://www.secondmountainleadership.org/about-us _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Drinking Every Day 00:32 Who Is Bo Cornelius? 00:52 Childhood and Moving Around 02:38 Following His Mom's Marriages 03:18 A Chip on His Shoulder 05:16 Childhood Trauma and Religious Abuse 07:02 Finding Perspective in Prison 09:48 Where Leadership Came From 12:00 What Money Meant to Him 13:42 The First Drink at Work 15:12 Pain, Pills, and Escalation 17:02 Seizures and Probation 19:50 The Rehab That Failed 21:05 Family History of Addiction 22:37 How the Community Saw Him 23:54 The Day of the Accident 28:00 Learning Someone Died 31:32 Functioning While Drunk 33:25 Community Reaction and Shame 36:58 Depression in the Aftermath 38:20 The First Prison Visit 41:48 Facing the Prison Sentence 43:52 Why His Wife Stayed 47:56 Preparing for Prison 49:18 First Day Behind Bars 54:11 Entry Point and Rock Bottom 57:53 From Five House to 16 House 01:00:10 Finding His Way in Prison 01:03:38 Prison Politics Surprises 01:07:53 Why Prisons Make It That Way 01:11:43 Case Managers and Counselors 01:14:40 No Real Job Training 01:17:30 Why He Chose the Dog Program 01:21:00 The Moment It Hit Him 01:22:36 The Day Kenny Died 01:28:00 Finding Leadership at the Summit 01:33:20 Building Community Behind Bars 01:37:17 Writing the GLA Proposal 01:40:02 Launching the GLA Program 01:43:55 How the Program Works 01:48:40 Sticking With It After Release 01:51:20 The Summit After Prison 01:54:01 Starting Second Mountain 01:59:00 Returning to Prison 02:00:10 The Death That Changed Things 02:03:40 Bridging Inmates and Staff 02:08:51 What He Values Now 02:09:39 Trying to Make Amends 02:10:50 Advice to His Teenage Self 02:14:31 Closing Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Richard Chase spent 32 years as a Massachusetts State Trooper, facing armed criminals, dangerous pursuits, and life-or-death situations. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he shares unforgettable stories from his career, including being shot at, saving lives, leading critical incidents, and his involvement in the Boston Marathon bombing manhunt and terrifying Watertown shootout. Richard reveals how decades of trauma, especially the events surrounding the bombing, ultimately broke him, leading to severe PTSD and a personal crisis that forced him to seek help. Now, through his memoir I Promise to Come Home, he opens up about the hidden cost of wearing the badge and the battles that follow officers long after their careers end. _____________________________________________   Thank you to STIO for sponsoring this episode: Ski season's almost here. Gear up now, the way the locals do. Go to http://stio.com/ianbick for 20% off your order. _____________________________________________ Connect with Richard Chase: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardchaseauthor/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Come-Home-Richard-Chase-ebook/dp/B0FN4PH9WH/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=SZB5G&content-id=amzn1.sym.ac827e48-2948-4721-83ef-3e7648ac35cb&pf_rd_p=ac827e48-2948-4721-83ef-3e7648ac35cb&pf_rd_r=143-6541181-3491660&pd_rd_wg=B1IXp&pd_rd_r=9eebc4e8-614b-45ff-8737-dc0ac8c84d8a _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 A Trooper's Breaking Point 00:40 Growing Up in Charlestown 01:36 Family and Baseball Dreams 03:14 Stumbling Into Policing 05:04 Joining the Metropolitan Police 06:36 The State Police Merger 08:38 Patrol in Late-'80s Boston 10:35 Breaking In as a Rookie 13:39 Saving Lives on Bridges 19:00 Chasing Robbers: The Mongoose Story 24:20 The Esplanade Bike Robbery 27:20 School Shootings and Changing Times 29:54 Technology and Police Cameras 33:31 Homelessness and the Mob 34:54 Life After the Merger 38:24 Trooper vs. Metropolitan Culture 40:46 Fatal Motorcycle Crash 42:55 Speeding Tickets and Empathy 50:23 Responding to Bad Accidents 54:08 The 135 MPH Drunk Driver 58:23 Climbing the Ranks 01:01:35 The Cruiser Accident 01:04:31 Boston Marathon Manhunt 01:09:00 Firefight in Watertown 01:14:44 Surrounding the Boat 01:19:59 PTSD Diagnosis and Recovery 01:26:43 Retirement and Back Injuries 01:27:52 The Lost Boy at the Carnival 01:33:30 Authenticity in Policing 01:39:01 Writing 'I Promise to Come Home' 01:41:35 Helping First Responders with PTSD _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

Mario Perez was sentenced to 25 years to life for a crime he says he never committed. After serving 27 years behind bars, including 15 years in solitary confinement, he reveals what prison did to him and how he survived. _____________________________________________ #rikersisland #prison #truecrimestories #newyork _____________________________________________ Thank you to STIO for sponsoring this episode: Ski season's almost here. Gear up now, the way the locals do. Go to http://stio.com/ianbick for 20% off your order. _____________________________________________ Connect with Mario Perez: https://www.instagram.com/mario_machete727?obrf=MWM5dGxndDk5MnF6Mg== _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Surviving Among Serial Killers 00:28 Mario's Background and Childhood 01:44 Family and Early Life 02:24 First Crime and Juvenile Detention 04:11 First Poor Choice: The Axe Incident 05:52 Growing Up in the Streets and Gang Involvement 07:50 Parental Discipline and Its Effects 11:07 Rikers Island at 16 13:25 Prison Survival and Making a Name 15:00 Release and More Trouble 17:48 Arrested for Murder: The Setup 19:38 The Alleged Setup and Trial 23:11 Where Were You the Day of the Murder? 26:01 The Corrupt Officer and Witnesses 28:38 Shock and Reaction to the Arrest 31:30 Sponsor Break 32:54 Moving to Adult Prison 34:21 Fighting the Case and Trial Preparation 37:00 The First Trial and Hung Jury 38:44 Rejecting Plea Deals 40:06 Second Trial and Conviction 42:40 Sentencing and the Impact 43:43 The Irony of Deaths 44:01 Entering the Prison System 45:10 Survival Strategies in Prison 50:58 Encounters with David Berkowitz (Son of Sam) 54:39 Meeting Mad Dog Sullivan and Others 57:20 Interactions with Other Notorious Inmates 01:00:05 Mob Figures and Lessons Learned 01:03:31 Correction Officers and Solitary Confinement 01:05:24 Mental State and Adjusting to Society 01:07:56 Prison Life and Relationships 01:10:23 Escape Fantasies and Worst Actions 01:13:59 Weapons and Contraband 01:17:41 Conjugal Visits and Prison Pen Pals 01:20:08 Technological Changes After Release 01:22:51 Personal Transformation and Peace 01:25:00 Parole Hearings and Release 01:28:19 Adjusting to Life Outside 01:30:15 Rebuilding Life After Prison 01:32:43 Current Life and Engagement 01:34:51 Advice to Younger Self 01:39:29 Bad Days and Coping Mechanisms 01:41:32 Finding Peace and Gratitude 01:42:12 Closing Remarks and Thanks _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka