Armed Robbery, Assault & Kidnapping: My New Mexico State Prison Sentence | Thomas Baca

Thomas Baca served prison time in New Mexico State Prison for armed robbery, aggravated battery, and kidnapping. In this powerful episode, he opens up about his time behind bars, the harsh realities of prison life, and how he turned his life around after being released. Now a successful entrepreneur, Thomas Baca owns Sir Men's Salon LLC in Albuquerque, proving that redemption is possible after incarceration. He shares how vocational rehabilitation programs helped him reintegrate into society, the struggles of life after prison, and his mission to inspire others who have walked a similar path.   #PrisonStory #ArmedRobbery #TrueCrime #NewMexicoStatePrison #PrisonLife #KidnappingCase #CrimeAndPunishment #LockedUp   Connect with Thomas Baca: IG: https://www.instagram.com/thomasbacabarber/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@thomasbacabarber   Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/   Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/   Buy Merch: https://www.ianbick.com/shop Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order   Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome to Locked In Podcast 00:04:19 A Turning Point: The Path to Juvenile Hall 00:08:11 The Impact of Peer Influence on Life Choices 00:12:33 Finding a Place to Stay 00:16:09 High-Level Connections and Operations 00:20:03 Escaping the Law: TJ's Story 00:23:39 Navigating State and Federal Charges 00:27:17 Receiving a 1 to 10-Year Sentence 00:31:23 Misconceptions About Prison Life 00:34:49 Life in Level Two Prison: No Rules Environment 00:38:20 Unexpected Gesture in the Barber Shop 00:42:10 Life in Prison and the Razor Blade Story 00:46:11 Transition from Prison to a Business Mindset 00:49:57 The Vision of the Ultimate Fighter House 00:53:33 Overcoming Financial Struggles and Homelessness 00:57:24 Overcoming a Criminal Past: A Small Business Owner's Journey 01:01:19 Shout Out to Ric Flair   Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/   Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices