Honor Among Thieves | True Crime & Crime Stories

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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

  1. 7H AGO

    The Woman Who Left the Strip Club and Became a Crime Boss

    In this Honor Among Thieves true crime podcast episode, Elisabeth Carson shares the full story of how her life spiraled from early drug use into high-level criminal activity — including becoming a major ecstasy distributor in the Midwest and eventually making up to $10,000 a day through credit card fraud. Elisabeth opens up about starting drugs at just 11 years old, selling in middle school, and entering the strip club world the moment she turned 18. What began as survival quickly turned into opportunity — and that opportunity led her deep into the ecstasy trade, where she became a serious player moving product throughout Michigan and beyond. But her story doesn’t stop there. After relocating to Los Angeles to pursue modeling, Elisabeth transitioned into a completely different lane — credit card fraud — where she scaled fast and began generating thousands of dollars per day. What followed was a rapid rise fueled by money, risk, and decisions that would ultimately change the course of her life. This is a raw, unfiltered look at how quickly things can escalate in the criminal underworld — and what it really takes to survive it. 🔥 What You’ll Learn In This Episode: How Elisabeth Carson started using drugs at just 11 years old What led her to begin selling drugs in middle school How entering the strip club world exposed her to larger opportunities How she became a major ecstasy distributor in the Midwest The reality behind moving pills and scaling a drug operation Why she transitioned from drug trafficking into credit card fraud How she was making $8K–$10K per day at her peak The risks, pressure, and lifestyle that came with fast money How quickly small decisions can escalate into major criminal activity This true crime story highlights the intersection of survival, environment, and opportunity — and how easily someone can get pulled deeper into the system. Elisabeth Carson’s journey is a powerful example of how the underworld operates, and what it looks like from the inside. Watch until the end to understand how her story evolved — and what ultimately came from a life built around risk. Chapters 00:00 Intro: From Drugs at 11 to $10K a Day Credit Card Fraud 04:12 Adopted From Korea, Childhood Trauma, and Starting Drugs at 11 16:40 Taken From Home in the Middle of the Night to Juvenile Boot Camp 23:20 Becoming a Stripper at 18 and Entering the Nightlife World 28:25 Making Money in the Ecstasy Game 36:36 Switching to Credit Card Fraud in Hollywood and Griselda Blanco 42:01 Back to Detroit: Making $10K a Day in Credit Card Fraud 47:35 Busted: Secret Service Interrogation, Arrest, and Jail Time 56:49 Fighting the Case, Getting Released, and Going on the Run 1:05:12 Her Child’s Father Goes to Prison and Leaving the Criminal Life 1:13:49 Life After Crime: How Elisabeth Carson Rebuilt Her Life 1:21:45 Redemption and Transformation Story 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Honor Among Thieves Merch Store👕 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/ 🔗 Links👇👇👇 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Elisabeth on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elisabeth_unlimited/ 💎 Sponsors NordVPN Use Promo Code MONTANA https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 31m

  2. APR 12

    Inside Her Father's Dangerous Deal with Manuel Noriega

    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

    1h 40m

  3. APR 5

    Fugitive in Colombia | The DEA, the Prison, and the Consequences

    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

    1h 36m

  4. MAR 29

    Inside Florida's Most Dangerous Prisons | Released After Life Without Parole

    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

    1h 15m

  5. MAR 22

    I Was The Right Hand to Miami's Biggest Kingpin | 31 Years in Prison

    This week on the Honor Among Thieves Podcast, we bring you the final installment of the Miami Kingpins series featuring James “Boss Man” Sawyer, the real life Manny Ray — the right-hand man and enforcer for Big Ike (Isaac Hicks) during the height of Miami’s cocaine era. In this episode, Boss Man takes us deep inside the streets of 1980s Miami, where drug empires were built overnight and millions of dollars moved through the city every single week. From growing up in Liberty City, to entering the streets at just 9 years old, to eventually running large-scale operations under Big Ike, this is a story of power, loyalty, and survival. Boss Man reveals how the operation scaled to: 27 active drug spots running 24/7 across Miami Generating $7,000+ per night at the lowest-level spot Moving 50–60 kilos of cocaine at a time during peak operations He also breaks down what it meant to be an enforcer in one of Miami’s most feared organizations, handling debt collection, managing crews, and maintaining control during one of the most dangerous eras in U.S. history. 💥 WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE: The rise of Big Ike’s drug empire in Miami How Boss Man became the right-hand man and enforcer The reality of running multi-million dollar street operations Inside the 1980s cocaine boom and Miami crime scene The moment the feds offered him $10,000/month to cooperate — and why he refused High-speed chases, federal surveillance, and getting taken down The mindset required to survive 31 years in prison 🎯 WHY THIS STORY MATTERS This episode is more than just a story — it’s a firsthand account of one of the most impactful eras in American true crime history. From the streets of Miami to the federal prison system, Boss Man’s journey highlights: The rise and fall of drug trafficking empires The reality behind organized crime in the 80s The long-term consequences of the street life Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Boss Man, Big Ike & 31 Years in Prison 07:30 – Growing Up in Liberty City & Entering the Streets at 9 16:30 – Violence Young: Jamaicans, Guns & Surviving at 13 25:30 – Juvenile Jail & Life on the 10th Floor 34:30 – Miami Before the Boom: Riots, Chaos & the Streets 43:30 – Meeting Big Ike & Becoming His Right-Hand Man 52:00 – Drug Empire: 27 Spots, Millions & The Federal Takedown 1:00:50 – Redemption and Life Today 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Boss Man on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bossmanjsawyer/ 💎 Sponsors Gus Villa Jewelry Use Promo Code MONTANA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m

  6. MAR 15

    Miami's Urban Tony Montana Speaks After His 30 Years In Prison

    In this episode of the Honor Among Thieves Podcast, host Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with legendary Miami drug kingpin Bo Dilley, one of the most infamous figures from the 1980s cocaine era when Miami became the center of the global drug trade. Bo Dilley shares his unbelievable story of growing up in the streets of Miami during the 1970s and witnessing the transition from heroin to cocaine, when cocaine quickly became the most profitable drug on the streets. From hustling as a kid to being fronted five kilos of cocaine by a Colombian supplier, Bo Dilley explains how he built a massive drug operation that was moving multiple kilos of cocaine every day across Miami. As the cocaine business exploded, Bo Dilley describes the scale of money moving through the streets, explaining how dealers could make tens of thousands of dollars per day and how the drug trade grew into a national network with buyers flying into Miami from across the country. But the drug game was only part of the story. Bo Dilley also talks about his legendary high-stakes gambling lifestyle, flying to Las Vegas on private jets and betting hundreds of thousands of dollars at casinos like Caesars Palace and the Horseshoe. He shares stories about winning millions, losing fortunes, and the adrenaline of gambling massive sums of money in Vegas. The conversation then turns to the consequences of the lifestyle. Bo Dilley explains how he was eventually charged with federal conspiracy charges, received a life sentence, and spent over 30 years in federal prison before eventually being released after changes to federal sentencing laws. Bo Dilley also shares powerful stories from inside the federal prison system, including riots, violence, gambling behind bars, and how prison changes a man after decades of incarceration. This is a rare and raw firsthand account from someone who lived through the Miami cocaine era, the rise of drug kingpins, the world of high-stakes gambling, and the reality of federal prison. If you're interested in true crime, Miami drug wars, cocaine trafficking, gambling culture, and prison stories, this episode is one you don’t want to miss. Key Topics Covered • Growing up in Miami’s streets during the 1970s • The transition in the underground drug market in the 1970s and 1980s • How Bo Dilley was fronted five kilos that launched his empire • The economics of the Miami cocaine trade • Moving kilos and building a national drug network • High-stakes Las Vegas gambling and million-dollar bets • The dangers of the life and corruption in the streets • Bo Dilley’s life sentence and 30 years in federal prison • Prison riots, violence, and surviving decades behind bars Chapters 0:00 – Introduction to Miami Kingpin Bo Dilley 2:09 – Bo Dilley’s Story: Growing Up in 1970s Miami 9:01 – The Rise of the Miami Cocaine Era in the Late 1970s 12:55 – The 5 Key Deal That Started Bo Dilley’s Empire 20:15 – Making Millions in the Miami Drug Trade 28:01 – Bo Dilley’s War With Crooked Miami Police 32:55 – When Crack Hit the Streets 37:01 – The Legend of Big Ike in the Miami Drug Game 40:41 – Bo Dilley’s High-Stakes Las Vegas Gambling Life 50:44 – The Beginning of the End of a Miami Kingpin 1:00:15 – Bo Dilley’s 30 Years in Federal Prison 1:10:38 – Life After Prison: Bo Dilley’s Redemption Story 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Bo Dilly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thegreatbodilley/ 💎 Sponsors Gus Villa Jewelry Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 19m

  7. MAR 8

    Miami Kingpin Convertible Burt's Rise to Power on Miami's Deadliest Street

    In this explosive episode of Honor Among Thieves, Nelson Rodriguez Jr. sits down with Convertible Burt, one of the most infamous figures from Miami’s street history. Known as a Miami kingpin from Liberty City, Burt built a powerful drug empire during one of the most dangerous eras in the city’s history. Growing up on 15th Avenue in Liberty City, a street once considered one of the most active drug corridors in the United States, Burt was exposed to hustlers, pimps, and organized crime from a young age — an environment that ultimately shaped the path of his life.  Burt explains how he transitioned from a promising high-school athlete and wrestling champion to becoming a major player in Miami’s underground economy. After early arrests and time behind bars as a teenager, he returned to the streets and began organizing drug operations across multiple neighborhoods including Liberty City, Opa-locka, and Little Haiti, eventually running several 24-hour trap houses simultaneously and generating thousands of dollars per day.   The streets would eventually give him the nickname “Convertible Burt” after he became known for driving luxury convertible cars while operating his expanding operation. As the heat from police task forces intensified in Miami, Burt made a bold move to Atlanta during the late 1980s, where he became part of the infamous “Miami Boys” era, a period when Miami drug crews expanded their operations into other major U.S. cities. He describes the strategy behind building a drug network in a new city, recruiting crews, securing territory, and surviving violent turf wars with local dealers. This episode is a rare first-hand account of Miami’s golden era of street hustlers, the rise of organized drug operations in the 1980s, and the realities of federal prison that followed. After decades behind bars — serving nearly 24 years in federal prison — Convertible Burt reflects on the choices that led him there and how he’s now focused on giving back through media projects and community work. If you’re interested in true crime, Miami drug history, federal prison stories, cartel-era drug trafficking, and the real stories behind America’s most notorious street legends, this episode delivers an unfiltered look at a world few people ever see. Chapters 0:00 Intro – Miami Kingpin Convertible Burt Interview 5:49 15th Avenue Liberty City – One of America’s Most Notorious Drug Streets 14:20 Convertible Burt Enters Miami’s Drug Game 23:54 The Graveyard Projects – Miami’s Drug Dealing Gold Mine 30:44 Structuring the Operation – How Burt Organized His Drug Empire 38:01 Running 5 Trap Houses 24/7 Across Miami 43:51 Why Convertible Burt Took His Drug Operation to Atlanta 48:11 Entering Atlanta – How the “Miami Boys” Set Up Shop 1:01:39 Leaving Miami Behind to Build an Atlanta Drug Empire 1:05:09 Convertible Burt’s Friendship With Mike Tyson 1:14:25 Redemption – Life After Federal Prison 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Convertible Burt on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theworldfamousconvertibleburt4/ 💎 Sponsors Gus Villa Jewelry Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 20m

  8. MAR 1

    Miami's Lone Wolf Gangster That Survived California's Gang Land Prisons

    In Part 2 of Honor Among Thieves, Miami’s “Lone Wolf” Ulysses breaks down what it was really like surviving West Coast federal prison politics, navigating California gangland yards, and doing time inside Lompoc federal Prison after running multi-state drug operations between Miami and Los Angeles. From buying cartel-connected product at “border price” in California to witnessing the racial politics of West Coast prison systems, this episode dives deep into: The difference between the Miami drug game vs. LA cartel supply chains How federal prison politics operate on the West Coast The reality of racial riots inside California prisons Life at Lompoc Federal Prison (medium → low → camp) Oklahoma transfer center (Con Air transport process explained) Prison gangs, paperwork checks, and yard politics Drugs inside federal prison (more than the streets?) CARES Act release during COVID Prosecutorial pressure & cooperation deals Inside stories involving high-profile Colombian traffickers The politics behind federal sentencing Ulysses explains how he survived a 120 month sentence in the federal system without cooperating, how prison structures differ between East Coast and West Coast yards, and why California politics are considered some of the most serious in the Bureau of Prisons. If you want real insight into how the federal system operates — from indictment to Con Air transport to yard politics — this episode delivers. Chapters 00:00 – Miami vs LA Drug Game 08:12 – Early Drug Life & Addiction at 12 Years Old 17:05 – Life Before TSA: Moving Product Pre-9/11 24:26 – Federal Indictment & Con Air Transfer to Oklahoma 32:40 – Lompoc Federal Prison: West Coast Prison Politics 41:07 – Medium → Low → Camp: Federal Prison Differences 44:20 – CARES Act Release & Life After Federal Prison 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Ulysses on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dakingsmia305/ 💎 Sponsors Gus Villa Jewelry Use Promo Code MONTANA https://gusvillajewelry.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 8m
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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

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