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Freddy returns to Honor Among Thieves Podcast for Part 2 with the story of the woman he says federal investigators called a queenpin: his mother. Sitting down with Nelson Rodriguez Jr., Freddy describes her influence in Florida, her financial ties to drug dealers, and the federal tax-fraud case that swept multiple family members into an investigation. Behind the money and connections was a family facing trials, incarceration, and consequences that reached across generations.

Freddy explains how his mother built her tax-preparation business, financed people around her, and became someone many in the streets owed money to. He recounts backing a music group, allegations of cooperation with investigators, and the decisions his parents faced as their cases moved toward trial. The conversation also explores family accounts of his grandfather’s robberies, the violent loss of relatives, and childhood experiences that shaped Freddy’s understanding of money, loyalty, and survival.

Beyond his mother’s federal prison experience, Freddy shares stories from his own time in county jail, including a home-invasion case, seeing his mugshot on television, and a dispute over what to watch that escalated into a fight. This full podcast interview connects family crime history with the personal cost of incarceration, loss, and growing up around the street life. Subscribe to Honor Among Thieves for more firsthand conversations about crime, consequences, and the lives behind the headlines.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:58 His Grandfather’s Armed Robberies & Family Crime History

14:41 Freddy Responds to Doubts About His Story

18:42 Uncle Skeebo’s Robberies & Police Chases

24:24 The Robbery That Led to His Uncle’s Murder

30:50 His Mother’s Queenpin Story & His Grandmother’s Hustle

38:00 Tax Fraud: Why the Feds Called His Mother a Queenpin

41:24 The Music Group, Betrayal & Federal Investigation

48:52 The Federal Case That Took Down His Family

55:01 His Mother’s Life in Federal Prison

1:02:10 The Home Invasion Case & County Jail

1:09:06 Inside Leon County Jail: Lockdowns & Inmate Life

1:15:45 His Crown Tattoo Was Mistaken for Gang Affiliation

1:22:49 Cellmate Secrets & Jailhouse Reputation

1:30:46 Choosing County Jail Over State Prison

1:36:52 The TV Dispute That Sparked a Jail Riot

1:48:08 Throwing the First Punch & the Fight’s Aftermath

1:53:58 Freddy’s Music, Social Media & Closing Thoughts

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Henry Wainwright joins Nelson Rodriguez Jr. on the Honor Among Thieves Podcast to recount his life committing armed robberies and home invasions in Miami—and the revelation that his wife worked as an FBI informant. From a troubled childhood and military service to robbing drug dealers in South Florida, Henry describes how his crimes escalated during Miami’s cocaine era and led to decades behind bars.

Henry shares stories of dangerous heists, stolen cash and jewelry, and unexpected turns—including a drug dealer’s girlfriend wanting to leave with him and a robbery where taking money from the wrong safe created an expensive problem. He also discusses his wife’s connections to Manuel Noriega and her attempts to secure his release through federal investigators. According to Henry, an offer involving his freedom and a new identity depended on providing information about his criminal contacts. He explains why he refused.

Beyond the robberies and FBI connections, this episode explores Florida prison life, violence behind bars, legal battles, and the consequences of spending more than 32 years incarcerated across state and federal custody. Henry reflects on his experiences at Florida State Prison, his faith, and his work as a writer. Watch the full Honor Among Thieves interview for Henry Wainwright’s account of Miami crime, imprisonment, and life after prison.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

12:28 Childhood Abuse & the Road to Crime

26:51 Joining the Army at 17

37:20 Armed Security Work in 1980s Miami

46:25 A Drug Dealer’s Girlfriend & a Chaotic Getaway

53:01 Stolen Credit Cards & a Crime Stoppers Tip

58:57 Robbing an Entire Miami Bar

1:07:58 The Evidence That Led to a Police Raid

1:14:44 Armed Robbery Charges & 33 Police Lineups

1:22:48 Surviving Florida Prison in the 1980s

1:35:38 Prison Release, Tony Garofalo & Returning to Crime

1:42:51 The Home Invasions That Sent Henry Back to Prison

1:50:46 The Robbery Target’s DEA Connection

1:59:02 Discovering His Wife’s FBI Connection

2:06:33 Fat Tony & the Million-Dollar Heist Plan

2:10:04 Inside a Six-Figure Miami Home Invasion

2:22:09 The Wrong Safe & a $250,000 Diamond Debt

2:30:56 His Wife’s FBI Work, Mafia Ties & Manuel Noriega

2:37:51 Florida State Prison & Death Row Friendships

2:46:36 Surviving an Attack Inside Florida State Prison

2:50:49 Prison Contraband, Inmate Hustles & Legal Battles

3:01:31 Working in Florida’s Execution Chamber

3:10:16 The Gain-Time Ruling & Henry’s 1999 Prison Release

3:21:06 Writing Books After Decades Behind Bars

3:23:09 Faith, Redemption & Helping Others Leave Crime
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Nick Martinez joins Nelson Rodriguez Jr. on the Honor Among Thieves Podcast to explain how a planned robbery of 30 kilos of cocaine became an ATF reverse sting—and led to an original federal prison sentence of more than 24 years. Nick recounts meeting an undercover agent, preparing for a supposed stash-house robbery, and getting arrested before reaching the house. The cocaine he expected to steal never existed, but the conspiracy case changed his life.

From growing up in Spanish Harlem to coming of age in Hialeah, Nick shares his experiences with Miami’s drug trade, robberies, and nightlife. He discusses selling cocaine and ecstasy, a robbery involving 3,000 pills, and his account of dealing inside Club Space before a law enforcement raid disrupted the operation. The conversation follows the decisions, friendships, and pursuit of money that eventually brought him into the federal case.

Nick also takes viewers inside FDC Miami, USP Coleman, and Talladega, discussing prison politics, violence, separation from family, and the appeal that reduced his original sentence. His story continues through the challenges of incarceration and his determination to live differently after release. Subscribe to Honor Among Thieves for more firsthand true crime interviews, federal prison stories, and conversations about consequences and rebuilding a life.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:57 Growing Up in Spanish Harlem & Hialeah

07:56 Stolen Cars & Hialeah Gang Life

14:36 Inside Brevard Prison’s “Gladiator School”

22:40 Fatherhood & Returning to Miami’s Drug Trade

29:08 From Marijuana to Cocaine & Crack

35:25 The 3,000-Pill Ecstasy Robbery

41:33 The ATF Reverse Sting: A 30-Kilo Robbery Setup

49:01 Federal Agents Move In: Arrest & Secret Recordings

55:29 A 15-Year Plea Becomes a 24-Year Prison Sentence

1:02:47 Doing Time With José Battle Sr. at FDC Miami

1:10:06 The Appeal That Cut 100 Months Off His Sentence

1:18:12 USP Coleman vs. Medium Security: Prison Politics

1:21:29 Nelson’s Family Connection to the Same ATF Agent

1:26:58 Coleman Prison: Extortion, Fights & A Transfer

1:31:27 Witnessing a Riot at Talladega Federal Prison

1:36:46 Joey Merlino’s Father & Young Buck: Prison Encounters

1:44:50 Leaving Federal Prison & Reuniting With His Daughter

1:47:41 Life After Prison: Freedom, Family & Redemption
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Cuban Rob, also known as Roberto Bravo, joins Nelson Rodriguez Jr. on Honor Among Thieves Podcast to share his story of growing up around the cocaine and crack trade in New Jersey, joining the Latin Kings, and eventually running a drug crew in Palm Coast, Florida. In this full episode, Rob discusses his father’s criminal life, his involvement with the Latin Kings and Bloods, and how drug dealing, robberies, and extortion became part of his everyday life.

One attempted robbery would have devastating consequences. While Rob was in jail, he says members of his crew targeted a drug dealer to raise money for his bail. What they didn’t all know was that Rob had previously sold guns to that dealer. A young recruit was killed during the attempt. Rob recounts the events surrounding that robbery and explains how violence, cooperating witnesses, and a Florida racketeering investigation brought his crew into a state RICO case.

The conversation also explores gang politics, jailhouse informants, and the jail riot that Rob says changed his decision about accepting a five-year RICO deal. Reflecting on his past, he discusses fatherhood, starting a landscaping business, and working toward a different future. This episode of Honor Among Thieves offers a firsthand account of street crime, loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences that continue long after an arrest.

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Chapters

00:00 Cuban Rob: Episode Preview

05:15 Growing Up Around Cocaine and Crack Houses

12:14 His Father’s Return From Prison

18:11 Losing His Father and Childhood Trauma

29:35 Selling Marijuana and Moving to Florida

38:50 How Cuban Rob Joined the Latin Kings

46:33 His First Latin Kings Mission

54:40 From the Latin Kings to the Bloods in Florida

1:03:02 Running a Drug Crew and Extorting Dealers

1:14:10 Crack Dealing and Close Calls With Police

1:26:19 On the Run: Informants and His New Jersey Arrest

1:34:26 FDLE and Florida’s State RICO Case

1:42:33 Finding an Informant in His Jail Cell

1:46:17 The Fight That Escalated Into a Jail Riot

1:56:03 Life After Crime: Fatherhood, Business and Redemption
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Scott Anthony returns to Honor Among Thieves Podcast to recount robbing drug dealers, trafficking cocaine, and spending five years on the run. In episode 102, he joins Nelson Rodriguez Jr. to discuss his early days with Chicago’s Simon City Royals, armed robberies, and cocaine runs between South Florida and Chicago. Scott describes escaping a Georgia traffic stop after police discovered cocaine in his luggage, spending three days in the woods, and the robberies he committed to finance his life as a fugitive.

The conversation also explores Scott’s life in Mexico and his personal connections to old-school Mexican cartel figures. He describes friendships with Rafael Caro Quintero and Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, says he was hired as Caro Quintero’s physical trainer before his release from prison, and recalls teaching martial arts to cartel figures and their children. Scott also discusses his Cuban cigar-smuggling years, his experiences in federal custody, and the stories behind his books, Street Raised and Smoke: Confessions of a Cuban Cigar Smuggler.

Beyond the money and escapes, Scott opens up about the consequences of street life: friends cooperating with federal authorities, the limits of criminal loyalty, and the danger of doing business with organized crime figures. He recounts collection jobs and gambling-related work for the Chicago mob, including an unsettling conversation about how quickly greed can outweigh friendship. The episode also examines his efforts to leave that life behind, build a legitimate fitness business, and give his children opportunities he never had.

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

05:39 Hiding His Chicago Gang Past

10:12 Robbing Drug Dealers & the Cocaine Trade

16:58 The Bill Clinton Invitation & His FBI File

21:49 Street Raised: Growing Up With the Simon City Royals

28:27 Carlos Lehder: The Colombia Trip & Their Phone Conversation

34:07 Friendships With Caro Quintero & Félix Gallardo

40:47 Living in Mexico: Cities, Cartels & Rural Danger

47:01 Fleeing to Mexico After the Cocaine Bust

53:35 Drug Robberies to Fund Life on the Run

1:00:35 Moving Back to Mexico & Training Cartel Families

1:05:09 Fighting for Bond in Federal Court

1:15:01 A Friend’s Cooperation & the Cost of Loyalty

1:19:11 A Chicago Mobster’s Warning About Greed

1:23:34 Scott Anthony’s Books & Final Thoughts
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