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EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 1H 9M

Why I Covered My Head in Tattoos

from Life Death & the Law · host Deason Garner & Hansen

What happens when the physical pain of tattoos is the only way to deal with the emotional pain inside? In this powerful episode of Life, Death, & the Law, Adam Hansen sits down with Kaleo Butz—a man whose exterior tells a story of rebellion, but whose heart tells a story of redemption.From fighting in the streets of San Diego to finding peace in the church pews of Yuma, Kaleo opens up about his "Two-Face" past. He shares the heartbreaking story of his father passing away during a tattoo session, the profound lessons learned from working with special needs children, and the specific tattoo on his wrist that taught him the hardest lesson of all: how to forgive himself.In this episode, we cover:The shocking story of receiving a head tattoo the moment his father died.Why physical pain is often used to mask emotional trauma.The meaning behind the "Forgive" tattoo and why it faces inward.How serving special needs children changed Kaleo’s view on God.The danger of wearing a "mask" to hide your true self.Visit https://deasongarnerlaw.com or call (928) 783-4575Follow Deason Garner & Hansen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/JGzv42UBzXoLmQQF/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dghlawfirm?igsh=am43eGkxYWN2cG11

What happens when the physical pain of tattoos is the only way to deal with the emotional pain inside? In this powerful episode of Life, Death, & the Law, Adam Hansen sits down with Kaleo Butz—a man whose exterior tells a story of rebellion, but whose heart tells a story of redemption.From fighting in the streets of San Diego to finding peace in the church pews of Yuma, Kaleo opens up about his "Two-Face" past. He shares the heartbreaking story of his father passing away during a tattoo session, the profound lessons learned from working with special needs children, and the specific tattoo on his wrist that taught him the hardest lesson of all: how to forgive himself.In this episode, we cover:The shocking story of receiving a head tattoo the moment his father died.Why physical pain is often used to mask emotional trauma.The meaning behind the "Forgive" tattoo and why it faces inward.How serving special needs children changed Kaleo’s view on God.The danger of wearing a "mask" to hide your true self.Visit https://deasongarnerlaw.com or call (928) 783-4575Follow Deason Garner & Hansen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/JGzv42UBzXoLmQQF/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dghlawfirm?igsh=am43eGkxYWN2cG11

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What happens when the physical pain of tattoos is the only way to deal with the emotional pain inside? In this powerful episode of Life, Death, & the Law, Adam Hansen sits down with Kaleo Butz—a man whose exterior tells a story of rebellion, but...

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