Honor Among Thieves | True Crime & Crime Stories

Honor Among Thieves | True Crime & Crime Stories

By Nelson Rodriguez Jr | True Crime & Crime Stories Host

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—... more

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  1. Number 1: The Drug Dealing Stripper That Was On The First 48 And Did 13 Years In Prison

    Former Stripper turned drug dealer Danielle Sachs reveals how painkiller addiction pulled her into fake prescriptions, pharmacy fraud and Florida’s pill-mill economy. In this unfiltered Honor Among Thieves Podcast interview, Danielle explains how she sold prescription pills from Miami and Palm Beach to Kentucky, landed on Gainesville’s Most Wanted list and eventually became involved in a murder case featured on A&E’s The First 48. After her arrest was captured by The First 48, Danielle spent nearly four years in county jail before receiving a 15-year sentence and serving 13 years in Florida state prison. She breaks down Florida’s principal law, life inside a women’s prison and the dangerous prison-contraband economy that continued her cycle of criminal behavior. Danielle also shares the moment confinement forced her to confront who she had become, how faith transformed the final years of her sentence and how she rebuilt her life after prison. This is a raw true-crime story about prescription drug dealing, opioid addiction, murder, women’s prison, prison contraband, redemption and second chances. Subscribe to Honor Among Thieves Podcast for more true-crime interviews, federal prison stories, organized crime history, drug-trafficking cases, and raw conversations about consequences and redemption. This episode is presented for documentary, journalistic, and educational purposes. It does not promote or glorify illegal drug use, drug trafficking, identity fraud, or other criminal activity. Chapters 00:00 Intro 06:18 Rebellion, Running Away and Early Trouble 18:17 Stripping at With a Fake ID 26:09 The Fake Prescription Drug Operation 34:22 Landing on Gainesville’s Most Wanted 40:11 Drug Court and Florida’s Pill-Mill Era 42:42 Selling Florida Pain Pills in Kentucky 57:27 Rehab, Sobriety and the Halfway House 1:05:40 Relapsing Into Prescription Drug Dealing 1:27:31 Cocaine, Pills and a Total Downward Spiral 1:32:29 The Night That Became a Murder Case 1:59:27 Homicide Detectives Close In 2:05:31 Arrested on Camera for The First 48 2:09:07 Bonded Out and Going on the Run 2:14:03 Captured on a First-Degree Murder Charge 2:22:33 County Jail and a Forbidden Relationship 2:31:39 Building a Drug Operation Behind Bars 2:37:57 Smuggling Contraband Through Prison Visitation 2:44:41 Confinement and a Spiritual Turning Point 2:52:44 Life After Prison and Danielle’s New Mission 2:59:05 Danielle’s Message About Second Chances 3:01:32 Redemption 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Get Your Merch👇👇👇 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/products/the-world-is-mine-unisex-t-shirt Become an Honor Among Thieves Patreon Member Join The Underworld👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/cw/honoramongthieves?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Danielle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/butterflyfreee7?stkn=M3R6ZHhzOHFhcWwz 💎 Sponsors Nord VPN https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  2. Number 2: Caught Smuggling Pot Into Miami—Then Vanished for 8 Years

    Marijuana smuggling pioneer Clifton Middleton joins the Honor Among Thieves Podcast to reveal how a rebellious Iowa farm kid became an international marijuana smuggler. Clifton explains how he traveled to Mexico at 16 searching for Acapulco Gold, began moving marijuana across borders and eventually followed the trade through Morocco, Jamaica and Miami during the height of the hippie counterculture. Clifton breaks down the psychology of carrying contraband through international customs, the network surrounding the marijuana trade and the wealth that helped transform South Florida. He also recalls buying a home on Miami’s Star Island and creating the River City Free Trade Zone—a massive counterculture marketplace filled with head shops, music, food and businesses he says were supported by marijuana dealers. His story eventually catches up with him at Miami International Airport, where he was arrested arriving from Jamaica with approximately 3.5 pounds of marijuana strapped to his body. After bonding out, Clifton says authorities did not see him again for eight years. From reform school and a college scholarship to international smuggling, arrest and regret, this episode explores the risks, consequences and mindset behind an extraordinary life. Topics Covered: Growing up on an Iowa farm and running away at 13 Reform school, intelligence testing and a college scholarship Searching for Acapulco Gold in Mexico at 16 Smuggling marijuana through Mexico, Morocco, Jamaica and Miami Carrying contraband through international customs The River City Free Trade Zone and hippie counterculture Marijuana money, South Florida and Star Island His arrest at Miami International Airport Disappearing from authorities for eight years Regrets, consequences and Ganja Warrior Priest Subscribe to Honor Among Thieves Podcast for more true-crime interviews, federal prison stories, organized crime history, drug-trafficking cases, and raw conversations about consequences and redemption. This episode is presented for documentary, journalistic, and educational purposes. It does not promote or glorify illegal drug use, drug trafficking, identity fraud, or other criminal activity. Chapters 0:00 Clifton Middleton: The Original Marijuana Smuggler 03:37 Growing Up on an Iowa Farm 11:05 Running Away at 13 and Being Sent to Reform School 17:00 From Reform School to a College Scholarship 23:34 His First Marijuana Experience and the 1960s Hippie Era 28:24 Acapulco Gold and International Marijuana Smuggling 35:26 Building the River City Free Trade Zone 41:45 How Marijuana Smuggling Helped Transform Miami 43:43 Caught at Miami Airport—Then Gone for Eight Years 45:02 Regrets, Ganja Warrior Priest and Hard Seed 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Get Your Merch👇👇👇 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/products/the-world-is-mine-unisex-t-shirt Become an Honor Among Thieves Patreon Member Join The Underworld👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/cw/honoramongthieves?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 💎 Sponsors Nord VPN https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  3. Number 3: Barry Seal's Son: The Truth About My Father’s $1 Million Smuggling Flights

    Barry Seal’s son, Aaron Seal, joins the Honor Among Thieves Podcast to reveal the true story behind his father’s $1 million cocaine-smuggling flights for the Medellín Cartel. Aaron explains how Barry went from a TWA pilot to flying massive loads for Pablo Escobar and the Ochoa brothers—eventually earning as much as $2.5 million per trip. Going beyond the Tom Cruise movie American Made, Aaron separates Hollywood fiction from reality and addresses the questions surrounding Barry Seal’s connections to the CIA, DEA and White House. He also explains why he believes the federal government failed to protect Barry before his 1986 assassination. Aaron opens up about losing his father, his own struggles with drug smuggling and addiction, and his extraordinary decision to forgive a man involved in Barry Seal’s murder. He also reveals how he eventually became close friends with Pablo Escobar’s son. Subscribe to Honor Among Thieves Podcast for more true-crime interviews, federal prison stories, organized crime history, drug-trafficking cases, and raw conversations about consequences and redemption. This episode is presented for documentary, journalistic, and educational purposes. It does not promote or glorify illegal drug use, drug trafficking, identity fraud, or other criminal activity. Chapters 0:00 Barry Seal’s $1 Million Cocaine Flights 6:09 American Made: Barry Seal Fact vs. Hollywood Fiction 11:58 Growing Up as Barry Seal’s Son 16:38 $1 Million Flights for the Medellín Cartel 18:21 Barry Seal, the CIA and the Bay of Pigs 24:59 Barry Seal’s Mena, Arkansas Contra Operation 29:20 Photographing Pablo Escobar Loading Cocaine 32:32 Why the Government Failed to Protect Barry Seal 39:06 The Day Barry Seal Was Assassinated 45:15 Aaron Seal Forgives His Father’s Hitmen 53:27 Barry Seal’s Son Becomes a Drug Smuggler 57:09 A $400-a-Day Opioid Addiction 1:06:45 66:45 Barry Seal’s Son Befriends Pablo Escobar’s Son 1:11:38 Barry Seal and the “Snitch” Debate 1:16:45 Why Aaron Forgave the Escobar Family 1:21:37 CIA Drug-Trafficking Allegations and the Drug War 1:27:45 Redemption and Barry Seal’s Legacy 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Get Your Merch👇👇👇 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/products/the-world-is-mine-unisex-t-shirt Become an Honor Among Thieves Patreon Member Join The Underworld👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/cw/honoramongthieves?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Aaron Seal on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/real.aaron.seal?stkn=MXBjbG1hbHN0c3J2cg== 💎 Sponsors Nord VPN https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 33min
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  4. Number 4: The Truth About My Car Theft Days: Confessions of A Miami Car Thief

    Former Miami car thief Franky Faze joins the Honor Among Thieves Podcast to reveal how growing up around gangs in Little Havana led to marijuana arrests, stolen cars and Florida prison. Franky explains how he stole vehicles from rental companies and car dealerships while earning approximately $400 to $600 per car. Franky recounts driving away during a dealership test drive, unknowingly stealing a public official’s vehicle and being kidnapped at gunpoint by rival car thieves. His downfall began when his lookout’s mother discovered a stack of cash and brought her son to Miami-Dade police, where he revealed Franky’s movements and connected him to multiple grand theft auto cases. Franky also discusses being arrested approximately 20 times, spending three birthdays in state custody and what prison taught him about consequences, loyalty and letting go of life outside. This documentary-style true crime interview explores Miami car theft, Little Havana street culture, incarceration and Franky’s life after crime. Topics Covered: Growing up around gangs in Little Havana Selling marijuana at church and his first arrest Learning how stolen-car operations worked Meeting the tow-truck driver known as “The Rabbit” Earning $400 to $600 for each stolen car Targeting rental companies and car dealerships Driving away during a BMW test drive Unknowingly stealing a public official’s vehicle Being kidnapped and threatened at gunpoint How GPS and LoJack changed car theft His lookout’s mother going to Miami-Dade police Being connected to multiple grand theft auto cases Spending three birthdays in Florida state custody Prison, consequences and life after crime Subscribe to Honor Among Thieves Podcast for more true-crime interviews, federal prison stories, organized crime history, drug-trafficking cases, and raw conversations about consequences and redemption. This episode is presented for documentary, journalistic, and educational purposes. It does not promote or glorify illegal drug use, drug trafficking, identity fraud, or other criminal activity. Chapters 00:00 Franky Faze: Former Miami Car Thief 04:07 Growing Up in Little Havana Gangland 11:04 Selling Marijuana at Church at 15 19:47 His Grandfather’s “Walk Alone” Rule 24:32 Learning to Steal Cars in Miami 32:38 Targeting Rental Companies and Car Dealerships 34:25 Stealing a BMW During a Test Drive 38:42 Kidnapped at Gunpoint by Rival Car Thieves 48:21 Bentleys, Rolls-Royces and Violent Debt Collection 53:09 Returning to Car Theft for the Thrill 59:42 The Mistake That Sent Him to Prison 1:01:15 His Lookout’s Mother Goes to Miami-Dade Police 1:06:14 Police Try to Link Him to Nine Grand Theft Auto Cases 1:14:17 Entering Florida State Prison 1:18:19 Gainesville Prison, Work Camp and Work Release 1:25:21 Cops, Robbers and Refusing to Become an Informant 1:31:05 Graffiti Dispute Leads to Another Arrest 1:37:39 Franky Faze’s Life After Crime and Prison 1:43:46 Redemption 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Get Your Merch👇👇👇 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/products/the-world-is-mine-unisex-t-shirt Become an Honor Among Thieves Patreon Member Join The Underworld👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/cw/honoramongthieves?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Franky Faze on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/frankyfaze?stkn=MXd3N3ljOWdhZXI3dg== 💎 Sponsors Nord VPN https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 53min
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  5. Number 5: Andrew Tate's Legal Team Speaks Out On Extradition Case

    Andrew Tate’s lawyer Joseph McBride joins Episode 88 of Honor Among Thieves Podcast to explain the U.S. legal battle over extraditing Andrew and Tristan Tate to the United Kingdom. Recorded while the brothers were detained at FDC Miami and awaiting a bail ruling, McBride traces how the British extradition request intersects with proceedings in Romania and litigation in Florida. McBride presents the defense’s argument that the brothers were jailed before Britain submitted its full extradition materials. He explains the difficult bail standard in federal extradition cases and what could happen after the UK’s September 16 deadline—from an extradition hearing and appeals to review by the U.S. Secretary of State. Beyond the Tate case, McBride discusses representing January 6 defendants, working with Legal Aid and the Innocence Project, and how his brother’s conviction inspired him to become an attorney. Andrew and Tristan Tate deny the allegations against them; McBride’s statements represent the defense’s position, not findings by a court. Topics Covered: Representing Andrew and Tristan Tate Why the UK is seeking their extradition The Romania, UK and U.S. legal timeline McBride’s “zero proof” argument Bail rules in federal extradition cases The UK’s September 16 submission deadline FDC Miami detention conditions Extradition hearings, appeals and possible outcomes Asset seizures and Florida litigation Representing January 6 defendants Legal Aid and the Innocence Project The conviction that inspired McBride’s legal career Subscribe to Honor Among Thieves Podcast for more true-crime interviews, federal prison stories, organized crime history, drug-trafficking cases, and raw conversations about consequences and redemption. This episode is presented for documentary, journalistic, and educational purposes. It does not promote or glorify illegal drug use, drug trafficking, identity fraud, or other criminal activity. Chapters 00:00 Andrew Tate’s Lawyer on UK Extradition and “Zero Proof” 05:05 How McBride Became Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate’s Lawyer 09:03 Tate Legal Case Timeline: Romania, UK and U.S. 14:47 What the UK Is Alleging Against the Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate 18:35 Tate Brothers in FDC Miami: SHU Conditions and Detainee Rights 26:42 Could the UK Try to Arrest Elon Musk? 32:09 Federal Defense Lawyers, the DOJ and January 6 Cases 46:23 Nelson’s Prison Friendship With Miami RICO Figure “Spoon” 52:12 Why McBride Says the UK Produced “Zero Proof” 57:28 Federal Trial Penalties and Cooperating Witnesses 1:06:22 September 16 Deadline and Why the Tate Case Matters 1:15:25 Why Rebuilding After Prison Was Harder Than Doing Time 1:23:48 Best- and Worst-Case Outcomes for the Tate Brothers 1:28:19 McBride’s Confrontation With FDC Miami 1:31:43 The Bigger Message Behind the Tate Extradition Case 1:39:43 Joseph McBride’s Judgment Day Podcast and Final Words 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Get Your Merch👇👇👇 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/products/the-world-is-mine-unisex-t-shirt Become an Honor Among Thieves Patreon Member Join The Underworld👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/cw/honoramongthieves?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator 🔗 Links 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Joseph McBride on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mcbridelawnyc?igsi=MTJpMDZwOTh5anZ1YQ== 💎 Sponsors Nord VPN https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 45min
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