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When correctional officer Valentino Rodriguez first stepped behind prison walls, he wasn't just starting a job, he was joining a family. What he didn’t know was that he was now bound by an unwritten code that would ultimately test his loyalty to his oath and his fellow officers. Five years later, Valentino's sudden death would raise questions from the FBI, his family and his mentor in the elite investigative unit where they both worked. This season, join us as we follow in Valentino’s footsteps to uncover the secrets hidden inside the most dangerous prison in California: New Folsom. If you...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.5 stars from 2,181 ratings
Don’t stop
Accurate. Season 3 please. Much needed and accurate. A breath of fresh air. Transparency and reporting is needed.
SLO CA Native via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/21/24
NPR’s liberal bias on display
It’s no surprise to find a heavy liberal bias in public journalism from the Bay Area, and yet it’s still disappointing for those of us with a more moderate political stance. Constant negative reporting on individual police officers to support failing public safety reform efforts is one of many...Read full review »
Cashola4 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/20/24
Season 2
Heartbreaking, told very well.
j_a_x_ via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/14/24
Recent Episodes
After his son’s death, Valentino Rodriguez Sr. waited for the warden of New Folsom prison to call him. That call never came. In our season finale, we walk through the gates of New Folsom to ask the warden for answers. We also get a rare glimpse inside the world of correctional officer discipline...
Published 04/09/24
Published 04/09/24
We get to listen in on confidential interviews conducted by Sgt. Kevin Steele before his death. Plus, we finally get to see surveillance footage from inside the B8 unit that sheds new light on the murder of Luis Giovanny Aguilar. Editor’s note: After this episode first aired on April 2, 2024,...
Published 04/02/24
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