Locked In with Ian Bick

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Stories you won't find anywhere else, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by former federal inmate turned entrepreneur Ian Bick, Locked In with Ian Bick features raw, long-form conversations with people from every side of the criminal justice system—and the extraordinary lives that intersect with it. From former inmates and law enforcement officers to attorneys, judges, correctional professionals, investigators, victims, medical professionals, bikers, and public figures, every guest shares a firsthand perspective rarely heard anywhere else. Every episode goes beyond the headlines, exploring crime, prison, addiction, investigations, mental health, redemption, and second chances through honest conversations with the people who experienced them. If you're interested in true crime, criminal justice, prison stories, or extraordinary real-life experiences, Locked In with Ian Bick delivers stories you won't find anywhere else.

  1. 5h ago

    I Robbed Banks for 10 Years — Then Spent 22 in Federal Prison | Larry Barnhill

    Larry Barnhill went from track star, college graduate, and event promotion executive working around famous athletes and celebrities to becoming part of Atlanta's Morning Glory Boys — a highly organized crew that carried out bank robberies for nearly a decade. After being pushed out of his corporate career, Larry started selling drugs to fund a new business before being pulled deeper into the criminal world, where millions of dollars were at stake and bank heists became a way of life. Eventually, it all came crashing down. Larry was sentenced to 26 years — 312 months — in federal prison and served more than 22 years behind bars. _____________________________________________ Thank you to HUNGRYROOT & AG1 for sponsoring this episode: 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. _____________________________________________ 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. _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & receive a FREE merch box: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Larry Barnhill: Website: https://www.larrybarnhill.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larrykbarnhill/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Control-Move-Dominate-Story-Morning/dp/B0FL5W2LL2/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: The Bank Robber 00:55 Larry's Childhood & Family 06:56 Young Larry's Ambitions 09:24 College & Early Career 10:28 Life in Miami: Working with Celebrities 18:24 Never Imagined Prison 21:08 The Corporate Rejection 28:37 The Double Life 31:48 Entering the Bank Robbery Crew 45:28 The Training 50:41 The First Robbery 01:04:55 The Payday 01:08:11 Between Robberies 01:12:24 Cleaning Money & Communication 01:16:56 Close Calls 01:20:40 The Final Robbery 01:26:56 The Arrest 01:34:01 The Plea Deal 01:39:56 Prison Time 01:49:59 Thoughts on the Prison System 01:57:01 Deserving 26 Years 02:00:39 A Day in Prison He'll Never Forget 02:02:25 Release & Rebuilding 02:08:12 What He'd Tell His Younger Self 02:10:45 Restitution & Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

    I Robbed Banks for 10 Years — Then Spent 22 in Federal Prison | Larry Barnhill

  2. 1d ago

    I Was a Prosecutor — Then My Cop Husband Got 11 Years in Federal Prison | Elizabeth Guzman

    Elizabeth Guzman was a prosecutor when her husband Javier — a Tampa vice detective who made the DEA task force — was arrested for laundering money for the cartel and sentenced to 11 years in federal prison. She stood by him through the entire case and his decade behind bars, even finding a way to start a family while he was in federal custody. Elizabeth shares what it was like watching her husband get prosecuted by the same system she worked inside, why she stayed, and what 11 years of federal prison looked like from the other side. _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & receive a FREE merch box: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Buy Javier's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Riptide-Cartels-Undercover-Temptation-Redemption/dp/B0GPNK3SX8   _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Elizabeth's Story 01:15 Early Life in Tampa 07:45 Family Turmoil and Divorce 14:05 College and Finding Direction 19:00 Law School and Becoming a Prosecutor 24:00 Meeting Javier Undercover 30:00 First Date and Early Relationship 35:00 Javier's DEA Career and Operation Promo 42:15 Javier's Breakdown and Warning Signs 47:30 Learning of the Money and Legal Trouble 50:40 Marriage and Move to Homicide 52:00 The Arrest and Aftermath 58:30 Plea Hearing and Sentencing 01:02:00 Working as a Public Defender 01:07:00 Moving to North Carolina 01:12:00 Conceiving Their Son 01:15:00 Tragedy: Brother's Death 01:17:30 Prison Visits and Fatherhood 01:20:00 Father's Death and New Job 01:24:00 Reflections on Love and Faith 01:29:00 Final Thoughts on Good People and Bad Decisions _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

    I Was a Prosecutor — Then My Cop Husband Got 11 Years in Federal Prison | Elizabeth Guzman

  3. 2d ago

    I Was a DEA Undercover Cop — Then Got 11 Years in Prison for Working With the Cartel | Javier Guzman

    Javier Guzman became a Tampa police officer at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks into vice and undercover work before earning a spot on a DEA task force. He went from chasing drug dealers and running dangerous undercover operations to crossing a line that would completely change his life — working with the cartel and helping launder money. After someone flipped, the feds closed in, Javier was arrested, pled guilty, and was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison. Now, he tells the full story of going from cop to DEA undercover officer to federal inmate, what really happened behind the scenes, how he survived prison as a former police officer, and how he rebuilt his life after getting out. _____________________________________________ 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. _____________________________________________ Want more Locked In? Get bonus episodes, ad-free listening, exclusive content + a FREE welcome box. Subscribe here: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Buy Javier's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPNK3SX8?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 The Cop Who Crossed the Line 00:53 Growing Up Poor in Puerto Rico 03:14 Moving to the Bronx 06:38 Life in Fort Apache 09:06 A Nerd in Disguise 10:04 Dreaming of the FBI 13:36 A New Life in Florida 15:00 Becoming a Tampa Cop 17:24 First Day on Patrol 27:38 The Pitbull and the Shootout 33:20 Finding His First Homicide 35:52 Forced into the Tactical Division 38:29 Undercover in Vice 41:51 The Buck Knife Close Call 49:24 Joining the DEA Task Force 56:54 The 250-Kilo Deal Gone Wrong 01:06:40 Meeting Edwin, the Trafficker 01:13:07 Setting Up the Wiretap 01:17:03 The Shrimp Boat Sting 01:26:38 The Arrest That Broke Him 01:29:51 Working with the Infiltrator 01:33:57 Infiltrating the Cali Cartel 01:38:30 Running Money for the Cartel 01:43:30 The Houston Disaster 01:50:59 Louise's Kidnapping 01:54:45 Going AWOL from the Force 02:01:00 The Impulsive Call to Louise 02:05:15 Facing the Truth with Louise 02:07:28 The Christmas Package 02:10:10 Suicidal Thoughts and Rock Bottom 02:14:54 Arrested by His Own 02:21:20 The Informants Flip on Him 02:24:33 Getting Rid of the Guilt Money 02:28:45 Sentenced to 11 Years 02:31:47 Finding Faith in the Hole 02:39:00 Transfer to Atlanta 02:43:12 Arriving at Butner FCI 02:46:05 Settling into Prison Life 02:52:00 Release and the Halfway House 02:56:20 The Divine Job Interview 02:58:45 Lessons for Felons 03:01:05 The Cracked Vessel Story 03:03:35 Closing Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

    I Was a DEA Undercover Cop — Then Got 11 Years in Prison for Working With the Cartel | Javier Guzman

  4. 3d ago

    I Was Sentenced to Life in Prison at 16 — Then Spent 30 Years Inside | Carlee Collins

    Carlee Collins grew up in Pennsylvania with a mother who was in the game and a father who worked hard to provide. By 11 years old, he was using drugs and running the streets. At 16, he caught a murder case and was sentenced to life in Pennsylvania state prison. He would spend the next 30 years behind bars, where he completely transformed his life. After changes in the law gave juvenile lifers a chance at parole, Carlee finally walked out of prison after three decades inside. _____________________________________________ Thank you to PRIZEPICKS, HUNGRYROOT & AG1 for sponsoring this episode: PrizePicks: Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/IANBICK and use code IANBICK and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup! _____________________________________________ 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. _____________________________________________ 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. _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & receive a FREE merch box: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Carlee Collins: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carleecollins762/?hl=en Website: https://search.thecut.co/barbers/Carlee-Collins-ccnfij6 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro: 30 Years for a Teenage Homicide 00:43 Growing Up in Pittsburgh's Hill District 01:44 Family Dynamics and Parents' Influence 04:30 First Joint and Turning to the Streets 06:02 The Allure of the Drug Game 08:20 Mixed Messages: Mom's Hustle vs. Dad's Warnings 11:00 School Fights and Downward Spiral 12:10 Regrets and Rechanneling in Prison 14:20 Teenage Personality: Loyalty, Impulse, and Violence 16:52 A Close Call: Shootout Over a Robbery 19:11 PrizePicks Ad 20:52 Would Arrest Have Changed His Path? 21:41 Learning Law and Education in Prison 23:50 Juvenile Detention vs. Mentorship 25:20 The Problem with Scared Straight 27:45 The Day of the Crime 28:25 Arrest, Investigation, and Going on the Run 33:12 Getting Caught and Interrogation 36:10 Charges and the Co-Defendant's Betrayal 37:20 Juvenile Court and Facing Life 38:40 Life in Juvenile Detention 40:43 Visits and the Reality of the Case 41:48 Hungryroot Ad 43:29 Fighting the Case: Lawyers and Costs 46:00 The Trial: Three Days, No Physical Evidence 49:12 Guilty Verdict and Sentencing 51:42 Miller v. Alabama: A Glimmer of Hope 53:43 Starting Life in Maximum Security 55:20 Mentors and the Law Library 58:00 Avoiding Prison Drama and Staying Focused 01:00:47 Perspective Shift: Prison vs. Streets 01:02:54 Why It Took Prison to Change 01:04:53 The Difference Between Street Life and Prison Life 01:07:07 AG1 Ad 01:09:11 The Heartbreak of a Life Sentence 01:11:48 Hope vs. Acceptance in Prison 01:12:40 Appeals and Denials 01:14:16 Resentenced: 30 to Life 01:16:57 The Hardest Year: Final Stretch and Parole 01:19:02 Fear of Freedom and Rebuilding Relationships 01:21:02 Adjusting to the World: Tech, Bills, and People 01:23:44 Loss of Parents and Brother 01:26:36 Disappointments of Freedom 01:29:40 The Rudeness of Society 01:31:17 Happiest Moments and New Love 01:32:54 Feeling the 30 Years 01:34:40 Helping Others: Fresh Start Haircuts and Mentorship 01:37:35 Making Peace with the Victim's Family 01:39:40 Current Mental State and Building a Family 01:43:00 The Value of a Stable Relationship 01:46:22 What He Knows Now at 16 01:48:30 Outro and Final Thoughts _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

    I Was Sentenced to Life in Prison at 16 — Then Spent 30 Years Inside | Carlee Collins

  5. 4d ago

    I Ran From the Feds for a Year — Then Got 6 Years in Federal Prison | Jaida Scaife

    Jaida Diana Scaife grew up in California with an absent father and a mother struggling with addiction. She turned to drugs and the streets at a young age, fell into toxic relationships that pulled her deeper into that world, and eventually found herself in Nevada dealing drugs and working as an escort. After catching a drug case in North Dakota that led to a federal investigation, Jaida went on the run from the feds for an entire year before she and her boyfriend were finally caught. She was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison. _____________________________________________ Thank you to HIMS & CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Hims: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.hims.com/lockedin to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. _____________________________________________  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. _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & receive a FREE merch box: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Jaida Scaife: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaidadiahna/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaidadiahna Facebook: www.facebook.com/share/1Ekhi8XVLS/?mibextid=wwXIfr _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and Jaida's Story 00:44 Sponsored: Locked In Merch 01:32 Growing Up in Fort Bragg 02:07 Family and Addict Parents 02:44 Happy Childhood 04:32 Childhood Dreams 05:05 Normalizing Dysfunction 06:50 Teenage Years and Early Drug Use 10:32 Homeless and Selling Pills 11:14 Moving to the City 13:37 Treatment and a New Boyfriend 14:42 Switching to IV Drugs 16:06 Feeling Abandoned by Family 17:53 Attracted to Bad Men 19:49 Sponsored: Weight Loss by HIMS 21:43 Life with the New Guy 22:24 Shooting Myself 24:18 Hospital and Police Encounters 25:52 Why Reno? 27:41 Transition to Escorting 29:06 Crazy Trick Stories 34:24 Life on the Streets 35:10 Years in Nevada 36:09 Meeting the Codefendant 37:36 Planning the North Dakota Trip 39:04 Drug Dealing in Fargo 41:31 The Informant and Arrest 43:40 Bail and Return to Reno 44:53 Sponsored: Cash App 47:05 The Indictment and Federal Case 49:48 Evidence and Charges 52:20 Warrant and Paranoia 53:37 Going on the Run 55:20 Life on the Run 57:28 No News Reports 58:14 The Standoff Begins 01:00:02 The Day of Arrest 01:01:21 Standoff and Negotiation 01:04:48 Calling 911 01:07:06 Surrender and No Bail 01:07:58 County Jails and Pretrial 01:09:12 Long Time in County 01:10:12 Why So Long in County 01:11:43 Cooperating and Safety Valve 01:13:39 Relationship with Codefendant 01:15:33 Mom's Struggles 01:18:38 Navigating County Jail 01:20:35 Routine and Exercise 01:23:09 Preparing for Federal Prison 01:25:12 Getting Off Drugs 01:29:40 Sentencing and 6 Years 01:31:04 Reaction to Sentence 01:32:14 Arrival at FCI Waseca 01:33:20 Prison Life and K2 Epidemic 01:36:36 Prison Relationships 01:37:04 Falling in Love in Prison 01:38:18 Loving a Life Sentence 01:41:05 Leaving and Staying Friends 01:42:22 Prison Dating and Food 01:44:37 Plans After Prison 01:46:42 Starting a New Career 01:47:03 Rebuilding Life After Prison 01:50:02 Importance of Moving States 01:51:54 Feeling Good Today 01:52:45 Family and Boundaries 01:54:37 Advice to Younger Self 01:55:40 Final Thoughts and Socials _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

    I Ran From the Feds for a Year — Then Got 6 Years in Federal Prison | Jaida Scaife

  6. Oct 1

    I Was a Homicide Detective for 20 Years — These Are the Cases You Never Heard About | Jon Buehler

    Jon Buehler spent 32 years with the Modesto Police Department, including more than 20 years as a homicide detective investigating murders and some of the most disturbing cases of his career. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, Jon takes us inside the cases the public never heard about — what he saw at crime scenes, how detectives actually build a murder case, the details that never made the news or came out in court, and what more than two decades of investigating homicide does to the person behind the badge. He also shares his firsthand experience working the Scott Peterson case, one of the most widely followed murder investigations and trials in American history. _____________________________________________ Thank you to HIMS & CASH APP for sponsoring this episode: Hims: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.hims.com/lockedin to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. _____________________________________________ 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 Jon Buehler:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-buehler-64871821 _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & recieve a FREE merch box: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Meet John Buehler 00:43 Growing Up in a Cop Family 02:44 Choosing Law Enforcement 04:33 Understanding Modesto 05:55 The Shooting at the Stoplight 10:56 Crime Scene Diagrams and Mentorship 14:19 Becoming a Detective 15:15 The Elusive Sports Memorabilia Thief 26:36 Transferred to Homicide Unit 27:39 The Ice Chest Murder 38:18 Interview Techniques and the Bank Robber 44:56 When Confessions Are Hard 55:03 A Case That Still Haunts 57:46 Interviewing a Suspect 01:00:20 The Disappearance of Shanti 01:05:00 Delivering Death Notifications 01:14:32 Role in the Scott Peterson Case 01:22:23 Peterson Case Resurgance 01:23:15 Thoughts on Crime Documentaries 01:25:03 The Hammer Murder 01:30:56 An Unrelated Case Unfolds 01:39:00 Making Sense of Senseless Acts 01:43:33 Unsolved Cases and Cold Cases 01:47:29 Life After Homicide 01:49:10 Consulting and Media Commentary 01:53:20 Travel and Other Agencies 01:57:40 The Unforgettable David Case 02:02:38 Final Lessons and Reflections _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

    I Was a Homicide Detective for 20 Years — These Are the Cases You Never Heard About | Jon Buehler

  7. Sep 30

    I Was a Michigan Dope Dealer — Then Spent 12 Years In Prison | Nate Johnson

    Nate Johnson grew up in Michigan, turned to the streets at a young age, and cycled in and out of juvenile detention and jail before a drug and robbery case sent him to Michigan state prison for 12 and a half years. But somewhere inside those walls, everything changed. He found his purpose, committed himself to rebuilding his life, and walked out determined to help others do the same. Today, Nate has built Michigan's largest reentry organization, co-founded the state's first reentry conference and a national reentry convening, and is now developing a "Reentry Ecosystem" aimed at changing how America approaches life after prison. _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & receive a FREE merch box: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Nate Johnson: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-johnson-ncs Website: https://www.nextchapterssolutions.com/ _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 A shooting on the street 00:26 Introducing Nate Johnson 00:54 Free merch and bonus content 01:44 Growing up in Muskegon 02:19 Dysfunctional family life 05:40 Trouble begins in fifth grade 08:41 Selling weed and stealing bikes 12:52 The crack trade and double-ups 20:24 Police raids and the setup 27:05 Arrest and false evidence 30:27 Returning home and family struggles 32:20 Connecting with dad over crack 34:11 Gang violence and losing Ted 37:27 Seeking revenge 38:30 Learning the drug trade 41:41 Armed robbery and prison sentence 45:27 The robbery detail and trial 47:50 Sentenced and to prison 49:26 First years inside 51:26 Reduced sentence and faith 56:17 Dad's warning and spiritual awakening 01:00:23 Transformation and purpose 01:04:50 Coming home and fresh start 01:06:53 Launching Re-entry United 01:09:40 Inside conferences and expansion 01:12:17 Next Chapter Solutions and tech 01:16:53 Housing and entrepreneurship 01:21:12 Impact and thankfulness 01:22:15 Navigating change in prison 01:25:52 Respect and authenticity 01:28:10 Fatherhood and affirmation 01:33:08 Parents' passing 01:37:52 Family and kids' names 01:46:48 Teaching life lessons to sons 01:49:47 Final thoughts and thanks _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

    I Was a Michigan Dope Dealer — Then Spent 12 Years In Prison | Nate Johnson

  8. Sep 29

    I Was the Detective Who Took Down the Zion Society Cult — Here's What Happened | Mike King

    Mike King started his career on patrol and SWAT with the Ogden City Police Department in Utah before becoming the lead investigator in the 1991 Zion Society case, involving a 120-member polygamist doomsday cult led by self-proclaimed prophet Arvin Shreeve. After a member came forward and revealed what was happening inside the group, Mike and his team launched a secret 24-day investigation that ended with coordinated raids on multiple homes, 32 children being removed from the group, and Shreeve and several members ultimately going to prison. Mike later led multi-agency task forces, served as Chief of Staff to the Utah Attorney General, trained in criminal profiling, and created Profiling Evil. _____________________________________________ Thank you to CASH APP & HIMS 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. _____________________________________________ Hims: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.hims.com/lockedin to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. _____________________________________________ Become an EXCLUSIVE Locked In: After Hours Member & recieve a FREE merch box: https://lockedin.supportingcast.fm/ _____________________________________________ Connect with Mike King: Website: https://profilingevil.com/about/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B092NZ4GJP?ccs_id=f3feb9b3-1dbe-4ce9-ad29-5791e32c6ee7 _____________________________________________ Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://ianbick.com/ _____________________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 Mike King's Beginning 01:13 Growing Up in Salt Lake City 04:42 A Father's Legacy 05:31 Path to Law Enforcement 08:09 Applying Life Lessons 12:07 Surviving Electrocution 15:42 Early Days as a Cop 22:31 Impactful Calls 24:59 Life as a SWAT Officer 28:04 Finding Common Ground 30:00 Joining the DA's Office 34:49 The Encounter That Changed Everything 36:21 Understanding Cults 39:04 The Zion Society's Dark Secrets 45:46 Building the Case 48:48 Aaron's Courage to Leave 52:02 Dangerous Cult Leaders 54:18 Corroborating the Testimony 59:03 Adding the Bricks 01:01:45 Assembling the Evidence 01:05:44 Getting the Warrant 01:10:35 Why Not the FBI? 01:11:14 Keeping It Under Wraps 01:12:17 Planning the Raid 01:14:57 The Morning of the Bust 01:19:26 Finding the Hidden Weapons 01:22:32 Evidence and Money 01:24:15 Where Was the Leader? 01:25:03 Aftermath and Prosecutions 01:28:36 Sentencing and Justice 01:30:56 Career Evolution 01:32:50 The Satanic Panic 01:36:13 The Toll of the Work 01:38:38 Reconnecting with Survivors 01:46:31 A Path to Redemption 01:49:21 Retirement and Continued Career 01:51:27 Juries and Social Media 01:54:13 The Jury System at Risk 01:56:21 Advice to My Younger Self 01:58:04 A Family Mystery Solved _____________________________________________ To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/LockedInWithIanBicka

    I Was the Detective Who Took Down the Zion Society Cult — Here's What Happened | Mike King
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Stories you won't find anywhere else, told by the people who lived them. Hosted by former federal inmate turned entrepreneur Ian Bick, Locked In with Ian Bick features raw, long-form conversations with people from every side of the criminal justice system—and the extraordinary lives that intersect with it. From former inmates and law enforcement officers to attorneys, judges, correctional professionals, investigators, victims, medical professionals, bikers, and public figures, every guest shares a firsthand perspective rarely heard anywhere else. Every episode goes beyond the headlines, exploring crime, prison, addiction, investigations, mental health, redemption, and second chances through honest conversations with the people who experienced them. If you're interested in true crime, criminal justice, prison stories, or extraordinary real-life experiences, Locked In with Ian Bick delivers stories you won't find anywhere else.

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    Ian Bick
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    2023 - 2026
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