A Tradition of Violence

A Tradition of Violence
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A Tradition of Violence

A Tradition of Violence is a podcast about deputy gangs that operate within the LA County Sheriff’s Department. Host Cerise Castle wrote the history of deputy gangs in LA for Knock LA, exposing their 50-year reign of terror and murder.

  1. 01/18/2023

    What Now?

    Deputy gangs don’t seem to be going anywhere. In fact, their violence and influence seems to be growing. So, what is there to do to stop them? Doesn’t anyone care?  A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise’s reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  2. 01/11/2023

    Beyond Deputy Gangs

    Deputy gang members aren’t the only ones who are responsible for violence and corruption. Actions of LA County Sheriff’s Department personnel have led to unlawful arrests, devastating injuries, and even deaths. A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise’s reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 3m

  3. 01/04/2023

    How Hollywood Makes Us Love Cops

    LA is home to the entertainment industry. Police agencies work closely with writers, producers and executives to create programming that puts them in the best light. These television shows dominate network programming, and influence the beliefs of their viewers. A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise’s reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  4. 12/28/2022

    Los Banditos

    The East Los Angeles Sheriff’s station has the most documented history of deputy gangs. Today, the station is dominated Banditos. Member activities allegedly include leaving dead rats for enemies and killing teenagers. A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise’s reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 9m

  5. 12/21/2022

    Bonus: Interview with Locatora Radio

    The deputy gang story continues to unfold every day. Cerise is taking a much needed break this week from reporting. For now, a special bonus interview with Locatora Radio highlighting ongoing issues with the LA County Sheriffs department, what went into making this podcast, and how people can support victims.  A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise’s reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs.  Follow Locatora Radio on Instagram and Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min

  6. 12/14/2022

    The Executioners

    Deputies tied to the 3000 Boys at Men’s Central Jail have made their way to the streets of Compton and formed a new gang. Their brutal tactics have captured the attention of the public. A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise’s reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min

  7. 12/07/2022

    Cowboys and Rattlesnakes

    Most people think of Los Angeles as a progressive county. But the Antelope Valley has a long history of white supremacist violence, sometimes helped along by deputy gangs. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department issued this statement following the swearing in of Robert G. Luna: "In his inauguration speech on Saturday, Sheriff Robert Luna reaffirmed his commitment to eradicating deputy gangs from the Department, and stated that under his leadership, the Department will be guided by three overriding principles: integrity, accountability and collaboration. https://youtu.be/uxiH_fLtHwo Earlier today (12/6/2022), he welcomed the Inspector General back to restore appropriate oversight at the Department. https://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Transparency_BOS_letter_COC_Luna.pdf In the weeks and months ahead, you'll hear more from the Sheriff about how the department will implement his zero-tolerance policy on deputy gangs.” A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise’s reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    55 min

  8. 11/30/2022

    How to Get Paid For Being Fired

    Deputies are caught lying in court and fired, but get their jobs back through an appeal. Evidence of misconduct is suppressed with the help of local district attorneys. We want to hear from you. If you have a question about deputy gangs, or the LASD please send an email to lasdgangs@gmail.com  A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise’s reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min
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A Tradition of Violence is a podcast about deputy gangs that operate within the LA County Sheriff’s Department. Host Cerise Castle wrote the history of deputy gangs in LA for Knock LA, exposing their 50-year reign of terror and murder.

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    A Tradition of Violence
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
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