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Honor Among Thieves | True Crime & Crime Stories

Honor Among Thieves | True Crime & Crime Stories

By: Nelson Rodriguez Jr | True Crime & Crime Stories Host
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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© 2025 Honor Among Thieves Podcast Philosophy Social Sciences True Crime
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  • Inside Her Father's Dangerous Deal with Manuel Noriega

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

    Fugitive in Colombia | The DEA, the Prison, and the Consequences
    Apr 5 2026
    In this true crime story, we sit down with Jessica, a Colombian-born Miami native who built an 8-figure drug operation in South Florida before becoming an international fugitive. This is one of the most intense crime stories you’ll hear on the Honor Among Thieves Podcast. Jessica breaks down how she scaled a massive molly operation out of Miami, generating millions of dollars while operating under the radar—until the DEA caught on. Facing serious federal charges, she made a life-altering decision… and went on the run to Colombia. For 18 months, she lived as a fugitive in one of the most dangerous environments in the world—constantly looking over her shoulder while trying to stay ahead of law enforcement. Eventually, authorities caught up with her in Colombia, where she was arrested and placed inside a Colombian prison, surrounded by some of the most dangerous female criminals in the country. Her story gives rare insight into what life is really like inside foreign prisons—something few people ever experience. After nearly a year behind bars in Colombia, Jessica was extradited back to the United States, where she was sentenced and served time in Aliceville Federal Prison. This episode is a raw and unfiltered look into: The rise of a female drug kingpin The reality of running from the law internationally The dangers of Colombian prison And the consequences that come with life in the criminal underworld If you’re interested in true crime, crime stories, and inside prison stories, this episode delivers a powerful firsthand account of ambition, risk, survival, and consequences. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: How Jessica built an 8-figure drug operation in Miami What it’s like to be a fugitive in Colombia The reality of Colombian prison for female inmates How the DEA investigates large-scale drug operations The extradition process and federal prison experience Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:57 From Ecstasy Manufacturer to Colombian Fugitive 04:31 Born in Colombia, Raised in Canada, Moved to Miami 11:10 Arriving in Miami and Falling Into the Party Lifestyle 18:05 The First Step Into the Drug Game 25:34 Building an 8-Figure Molly Operation in Miami 30:29 Inside the Molly Business: Money, Quality, and Scale 48:13 When the Drug Empire Started Falling Apart 58:00 DEA Pressure and the Federal Case 64:15 On the Run in Colombia 70:10 Colombian Prison and Extradition to the U.S. 84:20 Aliceville Prison, Release, and Redemption 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Jessica on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessmanrich/ 💎 Sponsors Nord VPN https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Inside Florida's Most Dangerous Prisons | Released After Life Without Parole

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