Inside The Mexican Mafia: 'La Eme' Soldier Spills The Secrets Of America's Most RUTHLESS Prison Gang

Chris Arevalos came home to Southern Indiana after his service in the military feeling directionless. He quickly fell into the vicious cycle of opioid addiction that plagued his hometown. Now in the dark world of drugs, he began a life criminal activity and before long was sentenced to federal prison time. Chris was sent to Big Sandy, one of the most notorious prisons in the federal system. He was immediately recruited by La Eme-- The Mexican Mafia. He describes life inside La Eme and his experiences as a member. Chris was fortunate enough to get out of the gang and turn his life around. This is the story of Chris overcoming addiction, surviving prison gang life, and his story of redemption by not letting his mistakes define his future.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:18 - The Opioid Crisis in Austin, Indiana
00:11:11 - The Pill Game
00:13:29 - This Episode Is Sponsored By Rocket Money!
00:15:35 - Finding a Plug in Mexico
00:22:04 - Smuggling operations and the lust for money
00:27:28 - The Mexican Plug
00:30:10 - This Episode Is Sponsored By BlueChew!
00:32:17 - Witnessing Cartel Activities
00:38:25 - Arrest and Interrogation
0:44:00 - Federal Sentencing and Lawyer Troubles
00:49:46 - Gang Choices in Prison
00:55:17 - Inside Big Sandy Prison
01:01:05 - Trafficking and Racketeering in Prison
01:06:57 - Tales from Prison: The Bone Crusher and Metal Detectors
01:12:40 - Dangers in Prison
01:18:24 - A Mentoring Relationship
01:24:13 - Gang Power Dynamics at Big Sandy
01:30:26 - Plotting and Punishment in Prison
01:36:21 - Life Inside Prison
01:41:49 - The Power Solidifies
01:47:32 - The Conversation in Prison
01:53:08 - A Smooth Transition
01:58:42 - Drinking in Prison
02:04:26 - Controlling the Jobs and Business in Prison
02:10:12 - Inside the Prison Hustle
02:16:05 - Trafficking Dope in Federal Prison
02:22:10 - From Prison to Purdue University
02:27:40 - Wrapping Up