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Locked Out Prison Stories

by dippa37lp

Locked Out: A Call to Action for At-Risk Youth Overview: ”Locked Out” is a powerful initiative aimed at guiding at-risk youths away from the dangerous paths of crime. By sharing real-life stories from both correction officers and former inmates, this program sheds light on the harsh realities of life behind bars.

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Episodes

  1. "Drug Sniffers to the Rescue" K9 Officer Mike Monaghan

    Mike Monaghan's unwavering dedication to his work as a corrections officer and K9 drug dog handler is a testament to the transformative power of compassion and hard work that's taking drugs off the streets in America. For 26 years, Mike served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with unwavering...

  2. "Racial Riot' Officer Dave Thompson

    Correction Officer Dave Thompson demonstrated extraordinary courage during one of the largest racial riots ever recorded inside a correctional facility in Boston, Massachusetts. Amid chaos and danger, Dave not only fought to protect his own life but also showed a deep commitment to the safety of...

  3. "Corrupt Corrections Officers" Investigator Julio Pena

    Inside the walls of a corrections facility where accountability matters most, the investigator stood as a steady beacon of truth—undaunted by pressure, guided by evidence, and committed to fairness. Day after day,Julio sifted through testimony, records, and contradictions with calm resolve…

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  4. "Officer Almost Killed" The Officer Matthew Robidoux story

    The Cell Door Slammed The clang of steel doors was a sound Matthew Robidoux had long grown used to. For years, he walked the narrow tiers of the Boston jail with calm authority, his voice steady, his steps measured. The inmates knew him as fair but firm—someone who treated people with respect but...

  5. "Deep Undercover Female Agent" PART 3

    PART 3: From the red clay fields of southern Virginia to the dangerous frontlines of America’s war on drugs and terrorism, Jenn’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised on a tobacco farm, Jenn knew the meaning of hard work from an early age. While many around her followed the familiar...

  6. 'Deep Undercover Female Agent" PART 2

    PART 2: From the red clay fields of southern Virginia to the dangerous frontlines of America’s war on drugs and terrorism, Jenn’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised on a tobacco farm, Jenn knew the meaning of hard work from an early age. While many around her followed the familiar...

  7. 'Deep Undercover Female Agent' PART 1

    From the red clay fields of southern Virginia to the dangerous frontlines of America’s war on drugs and terrorism, Jenn’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised on a tobacco farm, Jenn knew the meaning of hard work from an early age. While many around her followed the familiar rhythm…

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  8. "Whitey Bulger's Irish Mob Enforcer" The Eddie Mackenzie Story

    During the 1980s, Edward J. MacKenzie, Jr.—“Eddie Mac”—was caught up in the dangerous world of Boston’s underworld, working closely with the infamous Winter Hill Gang and the infamous James Whitey Bulger. Yet his story, told in his book entitled Street Soldier, is far more than just an inside…

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  9. "Leadership Behind the Wall" with Cpt. Matthew Mullen

    Captain Matthew Mullen exemplifies courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice. After proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps, he chose to continue his mission of service by entering the challenging world of prison reform as a corrections officer in one of Boston’s most...

  10. " A Fight for Change" The Diana Donovan Story

    In the heart of Boston, Diana—a devoted special needs teacher with over thirty-three years in the classroom—has become a quiet force of transformation for kids in trouble. With unwavering kindness and fierce dedication, she guides children who are too often overlooked, helping them discover their...

  11. "Day One Locked Up" The Kevin O'Neil Story

    Kevin grew up in the chaos of an alcoholic household in Boston, Massachusetts, where pain and survival shaped his earliest memories. At just 12 years old, he took his first drink, unknowingly stepping onto a path that would lead to darkness and despair and almost destroy his life. By 17, Kevin...

  12. "Trauma to Recovery" The Shannon White Story

    This is an amazing broadcast about recovery from drug addiction. Shannon White is a courageous woman from Charlestown, Massachusetts. She grew up in one of Boston’s roughest neighborhoods, where the sounds of violence often echoed louder than words of love. Raised in a home marked by domestic…

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  13. "UNBROKEN" The Jared Hurley Story

    Jared hit rock bottom—addicted, broken, and locked behind bars, haunted by the image of his girlfriend dying right in front of him. That moment shattered him, but it also woke something deep inside: a desperate need for change. In prison, he faced the truth he’d run from for years. Day by day, he...

  14. "Teaching Parents to See Dangerous People " with Jim "Jimmy" Asparo

    Correction Officer Jimmy Aspro is taking a bold stand against dangerous men by exposing the dark world they operate in and teaching parents how to protect their children. Drawing from his frontline experience in law enforcement, Aspro delves into the disturbing tactics predators use to target and...

  15. " We Inspire Change" with Bob (Director) and Larry (Host)

    We want to take this time to thank the listening audience. You are making this show very successful. If you are interested in being on the show, please email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

  16. "Rising from the Chains" Part 2 with Diane Coleman

    This is the second show of a two-part series on Human Trafficking. Please listen to this show with caution.

  17. "Rising from the Chains" Part 1 with Diane Coleman

    After being trapped in the world of human trafficking, Diane found the strength to escape. Stripped of her freedom and identity for so long, she began the painful yet empowering journey of rebuilding her life. Through counseling, education, and unwavering resilience, Diane now shares her story as…

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  18. " Learn to Jump Beyond Self Limitations" The Julian Miller Story

    There’s a man of color walking through a neighborhood just north of Boston right now who’s living proof that no matter how dark your past, your future can still shine. His story isn’t one of perfection—but of the power and survival in a broken system. Pain transformed into the purpose of why. Of...

  19. "Trauma Will Not Define Me" The Shaun MacDonald (Sully) Story

    A young man named Shaun McDonald, aka Sully, emerged into a long life of crime from the shadows of a profoundly traumatic past of violence and abuse. From an early age, he faced trials that would have broken many a childhood marked by loss, uncertainty, and relentless challenges. Yet, beneath the...

  20. "Surviving the Unimaginable" The Detective Mario Oliveira Story

    In a world where danger lurks in the shadows, where every day can bring unforeseen challenges, the story of Detective Mario Oliveira emerges as a beacon of hope and resilience. As an undercover ATF federal task force officer, he dedicated his life to protecting the innocent and dismantling the…

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  21. "Transforming Trauma into Triumph." with Diane Coleman

    Diane Coleman’s journey began in the heart of South Boston, where the streets whispered stories of struggle and survival. Growing up in the D Street Housing Projects, she was surrounded by the harsh realities of life: the sounds of anger as her father beat her mother, the shadow of drug dealers...

  22. "The Strength to Move Forward" The John-John Ahearn Story

    In the heart of Boston, there is a section of the city called Charlestown, where the streets are often unforgiving. A young man named John navigated a life filled with challenges and heartache from an early age. Losing his father to violence when he was just five years old left a void that would...

  23. "Choices" with Lieutenant Chris Kiley

    Chris grew up in the gritty neighborhoods of Boston, raised in the shadow of a father known more for his criminal past of armed robbery than for his family presence. His father, a hardened man, spent years behind bars for armed robbery. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, Chris chose a path...

  24. "The Power of Resilience" The Billy Coleman Story

    Billy Coleman's story is a powerful testament to resilience and redemption. After spending over 25 years in various correctional facilities, his journey from a habitual bank robber to someone who has turned his life around is inspiring. Growing up in South Boston, Massachusetts, he faced numerous...

  25. Pre Show Interview with Larry Powell

    This is the Pre-show interview with the host of LOCKED OUT, Larry Powell.

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Locked Out: A Call to Action for At-Risk Youth Overview: ”Locked Out” is a powerful initiative aimed at guiding at-risk youths away from the dangerous paths of crime. By sharing real-life stories from both correction officers and former inmates, this program sheds light on the harsh realities of life behind bars.

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