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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

El Chapo Trial: Drug deals, DEA bathroom impregnation and the Murder of Kato

Chivis Martinez borderland Beat-with material from Keegan Hamilton

Pedro Flores returned to give testimony

Audio was played for the jury of two phone calls that Pedro recorded on November 15, 2008. In the calls Chapo is organizing details of a 20 kilo heroin deal in Chicago.

In the calls:

Chapo, agrees to a discount of $5000 per kilo. He also wants a courier to pick up his money in Chicago and says he'll call Pedro back.

The second call comes in a half hour later on the same day.  Chapo again mentions, that Chicago is the pickup point and even mentions his courier's name (Lazaro). Then he puts another guy on the line to give Flores Lazaro's number and to set Benjamin as Flores code name.

This is the transcript is of two calls made in November 15, 2008.  There is a third call of Vincente Zamabada and Pedro, that I will post at a later date.  They are from court documents.  Chapo’s and Pedro’s name are both abbreviated.  Pedro was not with his brother Margarito in the October meeting in the Sinaloa Sierras, Pedro refers to this in the conversation.

Transcript click on to view and enlarge





Cross Examination-The murder of Latin Kings leader “Kato”


Purpura cross examined Pedro, as reported yesterday there was a conflict with Lichtman.

Purpura brought up the murder of Latin Kings gang leader, Rudy Rangel aka Kato. Kato and the Flores twins grew up together in the South West Chicago, and sometimes supplied them with cocaine.


On his chest was a tattoo that read: "Destined Forever My Queen Valerie.”

Valerie is Valerie Gaytan, the daughter of a Chicago cop.

Shortly after Rangel was murdered, she became romantically involved with Margarito Flores. They later fled to Mexico together and got married.

Purpura quoted from Pedro’s statements of the past about Kato, where he called Rangel a "thief," and suggested he was stealing cocaine from them.

In referencing the murder, Purpura asked Pedro, "You're going to tell the jury you didn't contract to have that happen?"

Pedro denied it.


Shortly after Rangel was murdered, Purpura noted that Pedro paid over $200K for his brother and Valerie to take a trip to Vegas with a bunch of their friends to see the De La Hoya vs. Mosley fight. They had 60 rooms at the Mandalay Bay, "lobster and steak for everyone."

Purpura noted that the Vegas trip was just three months after Rangel was killed, and that Valerie was pregnant at the time. He asked Pedro again, "You and your brother didn't kill Rudy Rangel, [Kato] not for a woman or 200 kilos [of stolen cocaine]?"

Pedro again denied it again, but the implication had been driven home.

Sam Charles of the Chicago Sun, tweeted that he sat down with Kato’s mother earlier this year.  It has been 15 years after the murder of her son but she is convinced it was the Flores twins who were responsible for the killing.

Impregnation in the DEA bathroom

Next Purpura ‘went there’ with Pedro impregnating his wife in the DEA bathroom.

Pedro managed to get his wife pregnant while in DEA custody. It was in an office building where he was being debriefed. His family was allowed to visit. There were agents all over, but he followed her into the bathroom "while they were distracted."

Purpura followed up by asking a question about how long Pedro and his wife were in the bathroom while the DEA agents were distracted: "I don't want to ask the amount of time but…" That prompted lots of laughter in the courtroom, including from Chapo.

Side bar conversation where Pupura says he is going to ask about the impregnation 

Purpura dove into some of the assets accrued by Pedro from his drug trafficking:  He owned 9 houses, 12 tractor trailers ($150K each), and 40 cars, including three armored vehicles, a Ferrari, and a Lamborghini. Pedro also owned 22-26 ATVs, which cost $10K each.

Purpura brought up the book Cartel Wives, co-authored by Pedro and Margarito's wives under the fake names Mia and Olivia Flores. Purpura said they received a $500K advance, plus an undisclosed amount for film production rights. He suggested the trial would make them more money.

Purpura: "It helps sell the book and sell the movie with the more dirt we can throw at The Man, El Chapo, isn't that right?"

Pedro Flores: "I dunno if I agree with you, sir."

Audio



89 comments:

  1. So one of their current wife is Katos Ex?

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  2. Rudy Rangel got a corrido in english by DMX-ayo kato. The flores brothers are some ruthless vatos.

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    1. Pinches ratas they are pinches chavalas..

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    2. I’ve always read that they were more pushovers than confrontational. When disputes arose, and I’m sure many did, they preferred to just let it slide and bury the hatchet....smart enough to know what’s good and what isn’t good for business. I’m not questioning your account, I’m just shocked if they were indeed cutthroat bosses. Regardless, holy shit!!! Talk about spending in toys!!!!

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    3. Ruthless what..
      Theyre rats..
      Ruthless is what their punishment will be once the are released from prison. Well before that, their wives will catch it

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    4. Violence is not good for business surely some crazy coked out fuckers pushed their luck but its better to let shit slide than to heat things up. Know a guy that shot onother over 10 grand weed deal and lost it all since he had to go on the run ended up in Mexico who knows what happend to him. He could of easily made that up.

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    5. These dudes were so high up the chain in the US, they probably didn't even know how much blood was being shed on their behalf. They we're basically brokers, and logistics gurus. They had no Jefe directing them. They paid people to handle the product, and they collected money, and sent it and arms south. They had no reason to be involved in Street Stuff. They're dealers got ripped off, so they'd cover it, and pay Chapo with Mayo or Arturo's, and vice versa...then get product from same guys on spec, and send payments..Rob Peter to pay Paul...but after too many busted loads, and ripoffs they knew they couldn't pay up fast enough. Once they were in Mexico, and couldn't go back to US freely, they had to Cooperate, or be YouTube Stars. Unfortunately these lil ratas have basically got off Scott free...light sentencing, and WITSEC..plus book and movie money...it's sickening. They like Chupeta make our justice system a joke. The Twins physically sold the drugs in the US....not Chapo...Chupeta supplied Chapo...They we're more guilty than Chapo..They're way bigger ratas...Even most of the CW's are way more guilty than Chapo of crimes in the US....Chapo deserves what he's gonna get, but to let these other scumbag putas off so easy is as much a Travesty as Trump being president...Sorry for rant, but this trial stinks of collusion, and civil rights violations...I've lost all faith in my country's ability to be just. JMO

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  3. Holy shit. The flores twins just blow my fucking mind. The amount of money they were bringing in is fucking crazy. Theyre going to have movie after movie about them

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    1. Yeah, they were the definition of the plug. They were selling bricks at 18K in Chicago because they were buying directly from the source. You can’t even get a brick for 18k in Texas now a days. That alone lets you know how solid their supply chain was. I’m not sure if that can be repeated again. These twins are up there with Barry Seal in terms of tons sold. Anybody reading this in Mexico wanna give it a go and get it moving again lmao 😂. I’ll pitch in.

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    2. Movies will probably be out on Netflix or some other streaming service because they take anything lame to make $ to entertain the dumb masses who enjoy exaggerated bullshit. Reading the transcript here on BB is 100% better

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    3. If they make it right the movie is going to be epic fat Joe said he was planning to make a movie he said kanye west use to carry Katos bags that's how big he was and the twins got even richer working for el chapo

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    4. The only reason they where pushing weight was because of the dea I’m pretty sure they got a lot of people put in jail

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    5. 1:23 am. I know it was early in the morning when you sent in your reply, but you said if they make it right and Fat joe was going to make it in the same breath...Come on now,How many rappers can REALLY act,let alone PRODUCE A GOOD movie other than ice cube?

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  4. So Chapós drugs were higher quality than Mayos ....10

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  5. When will malverde take the stand? I can’t wait to hear the recordings that he took every time chapo visited him

    M”

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  6. Valerie Gaytan So now everyone knows who the wife of one of the twins is ....her life is now in danger

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    1. And following her will sooner or later lead to whoever else is being watched for .

      And so on and so fourth



      <3MuAh

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    2. This is old news. Everyone in Chicago knows about Valerie

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    3. Anyone following the case knows who val is and what happened...not to mention the book. who writes a book if scared to death.

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    4. And now all of Sinaloa knows her family might be hunted down now

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    5. 856 cayate u watch to many novelas

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    6. novelas suck nowadays nothing good . They don’t make them like they use too...godita de amor was a classic

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    7. I'm more of a Juan camaney fan over novelas but el nino de la mochila azul is a throwback 4 me.

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  7. Hey Chivis do you have the audio of the calls? Thanks!

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  8. she got pregnant while he got debriefed sounds like they both got "Debriefed" lol. And she hooked up wit him soon after the murder, dam! these ho's ain't loyal.

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  9. only Kato i heard of was in 2pac songs

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    1. Same kato playa

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    2. That’s the kato they revered too lol why they gotta take my nigga kato

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    3. Unless Rudy Rangel "Kato" was killed in Detroit then the Kato in the rap song "How long will they mourn me" is NOT the same person. Warren G talks about how he produced that song the same day one of 2Pacs patnas got killed in Detroit and that's why the song was made.

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    4. Impossible. 2Pac died in 1996. Kato Rangel died in 2003. It is a different Kato. 2Pac's Kato was a californian gangster friend of Big Syke. Syke introduced him to 2Pac in the early 90's, a year or two later Kato was shot to death. This was in 93 or some, How Long Will They Mourn Me came out in 94 for the THUG LIFE Volume 1 album.

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    5. No way, how long will they mourn me was about a Latin king? That's crazy lol this Kato guy was the real deal then huh

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  10. I can't believe the Flores twins can rat on everyone and tell the U.S government everything they know about everyone and their mama but still won't admit they had something to do with Kato being killed.

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    1. Once they admit to katos death it mean jail for life no mater what

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    2. I’m sure his lawyer coached him well on what all to say. Lawyers are good at manipulating the truth when it’s convenient for them. - Sol Prendido

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    3. That would bring a second case 5hqt they cant get away with. "Murder" they did it though

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    4. They weren’t cut from that cloth. They are super soft. I’m 34 years old and grew up in Little Village. My older brother went to school with them. They were always well connected but were never tough. They would just cut you off rather than resort to violence. One of them was kidnapped in Chicago well before they went to Mexico and they didn’t retaliate. They actually paid 100 kilos as a ransom. The whole reason they ran to the DEA is because they were scared of violence. It might be the reason they are alive today.

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    5. I heard the story of one of them getting kidnapped in Chicago as well. The reason they ran to the DEA was Cuz the Sinaloa war was in full effect. These guys worked with both Arturo Beltran and Chapo. They had to pick a side and they knew it would get ugly.

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    6. The real psycho of this whole story was that dude Saul from countryside- he was the 1 who had dude kidnapped- also the 1 who told vincente he could have the twins whacked for the right price when they were at the fed jail in chicago- saul also had that dirty chicago cop working for him- lewellen was his name

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    7. @6:27 AM These Flores guys sound very smart. Smart guys cut people loose rather than retaliate. Some disagree, but I think in the drug game walking away from some losses leads to longevity. As the Wall Streeters say, "The bulls can make money and the bears can make money. The pigs get slaughtered." And the Flores' knew when to fold, that the game was up. Uncle Sam can be lenient if you show contrition, give up some bucks as well as former associates. He's got a big-ass steel maul if you don't.

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    8. R Kelly this is the one you talking about. https://www.thedailybeast.com/chicagos-crybaby-killer-i-dont-want-to-do-bad-no-more

      - Sol Prendido

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  11. Lol at least chapo is having a blast in court

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    1. Chapo is in a trench, he will never be able to to get out, it just keeps getting bigger and bigger.

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    2. right???? lmaoo

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    3. All chapo needs is a beer he’s enjoying the show

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  12. Bet you wouldn't be cool with it if he snitched on you or one of your friends.

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  13. When is someone going to snitch on the American govt officials who have a hand in the drug trade and who allow for this business to continue to thrive for their gain?

    Who’s going to to snitch on the bankers who made back room deals to launder hundreds of millions and billions of dollars while taxing the DTO for every dollar washed?

    Who’s going to snitch on them? Let’s get real... the brown and blacks of the world continue to take the 100% of the heat for the 50% of the work they do.

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  14. They ordered the hit on guero palmas wife and kids the wife i understand for being a perra but the kids being tossed over a bridge is just plain ruthless and if i worked for el chapo i would have no problem torturing him alive making sure he feels every bit of pain

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  15. I saw a video on YouTube of Kato. Fat Joe (rapper) talks about him driving around in 10 trucks, with 100 Latin kings. Also that Kato discovered Kane West, he bought him all his musical equipment. Seems unreal.

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    1. Convoys in a USA and people thinks it can't happen there.

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  16. How’s he snitching he’s at trail because he is t snitching he’s letting everyone else bring the truth about Mexican and American government come to light

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  17. So why did the twins get a pass for killing kato ??are they latin kings ??

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    1. They get a pass because they got the blessing from the Cartel Kato was a thief that stole tons of Kilos Latin kings had no opinion on this

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    2. You're wrong he didn't steal shit they set him up both twins, and Katos ex wife. I'm certain these snitches and trifling skank is probably living overseas Spain maybe or Dubai.

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  18. correct me if i’m wrong but since they made that deal with the DEA weren’t they able to keep all that dirty money they made? turned out well for them of correct lol

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    1. All that money they really can’t do anything.. if they want to take a vacation they go at there own risk no protection from the feds

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  19. cartel wives? more like snitch wives..not to mention the flores snitches werent from a cartel..what a dumb book title.

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  20. Amazing! nothing new though. this was all reported on BB back in 2011 by WCK insights from someone before the books and court docs were released.
    The reason everyone knows about Val is because she was always in the mix of things. Her first husband and Kato always introduced her to their clients. Her first husband was a drug dealer before she settled with kato. There have always been a numerous theories why Kato was killed. The 2 main reasons circulated were; 1 revenge for Val attempting to have ex husband killed and betraying him while he was in prison. 2. Kato's long history of burning individuals for fronted drugs, he had the reputation of paying for half upfront and paying rest later. Once he gain their trust of wholesaler he would receive larger loads and not pay as promised. In 2002-2003 there was a price on his head of 500k for a stoled load of coke from a distributer in Chicago. The amount of drugs varied from who you spoke with 50,100,150-200 up to a 1000 load. Kato's attorney is the god father to his son previous relationship and Valerie still kept in contact with Kato's family years after his death.
    I find it hard to believe they had a hand in his death due to him still getting his haircut after hours at the twins barbershop. It is well known he had an appointment with Will his barber the night but he changed his plans last minute to go to the westside. Kato was gaining unwanted attention to the LK's and its also well known ACE "Supreme Regional Inca"
    second highest-ranking leader nationwide of the LK's street gang
    did not like the loyalty gang members were showing him instead. At kato's wedding with Val several NY rappers where there DMX, Fat joe, Irv Gotti
    Ace was jealous of this and other recklessness like when Kato stole 90-100 kilos from an CW in the western suburbs and lead police on a highspeed chase with the coke in his SUV all the way back to Little village! This brazen act brought unwanted attention because he pulled it off. Can't make the stuff up he thought to much of himself and didn't think anyone could touch him within the gang or drug dealers because his street juice and the fact his father was close to the main leader Tino. People feared kato for his reputation of violence and didn't confront him directly. It is most likely his own gang played a part in setting him up. The LK with him that night was a leader of the gang in cicero.

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    1. FACTS!!!

      Amazing how Valentino Sanchez is not charged with any of this. He living the life with Liz In Miami.


      I can say Rudy stole large amounts of money from his own friends

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  21. The best el chapo coverage anywhere--thank you chivis. Thumbs up for the transcript posting--I did not see that anywhere, just the audio and unless you speak Spanish forget about it.

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  22. So all the Mexicans get too sell drugs and kill anyone they want. But soon as they get arrested they all start ratting everything they know. Happens Over and over

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    1. Don't say "All Mexicans" and don't forget that nonHispanic whites love drugs and so do the blacks. Black rappers and black gangs brag about how much money they make but don't have any plugs that don't involve Latinos (Latin Europe included) if they the blacks or non-Latin whites disrespect they get dealt with. Not everyone involved in the game snitches as you claim either. The CIA and DEA are heavily involved with Mexican cartels because there's too much money being made to not let them operate. I'm not even glorifying this drug shit but Mexicans run the game even if "others" are involved. Borderland Beat is a site ran by and has contributors that are Mexican or of Mexican descent and the reason you are here posting because it's the real deal about Mexican and Mexican-Americans good or bad so don't run your mouth!

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  23. Absolutely amazing coverage! I recall taking the cooperators into the bathroom and chewing them out for holding back information and lying to the prosecution team. One AUSA refused to listen to anything but what she needed for the indictment.

    This Pedro guy is a manipulator. Catch him in a lie and there goes his credibility. We are lucky we have all those recordings.

    Thanks again for the awesome work!

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    1. Thank you Steve! Yeah i feel the same about Pedro and his twin is the alpha twin...thing is about the impregnation, I believe the agents gave him a pass to do his thing. Damn fertile people. My poor daughter spent almost 75k for invitros, careful timing, injections etc. and these people BAM! deed done and another flores on the way.

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    2. Chivis there is no doubt in any rational mind that the agents gave him a pass as you said..If anyone in jury believes the agents were distracted then they aren't the brightest jury ever chosen...

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  24. was el chapo really the connect in chicago back then cuz CDG/Z and Juarez were way bigger than Sinaloa in those days.

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    1. Chicago is to big for just chapo to control. You're always going to have various sources working.

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  25. Boderland beat is the best respect!!

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    1. It’s ok but it’s not the best

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    2. Where's the best???? Please spit the facts.

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    3. @2:22, what is better. I’m asking sincerely. I’ve seen a ton of sites but none are as trust worthy as B.B.

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    4. Thank you!! I think we cater to a different audience, one that is far more educated in narco history and news, than the average joe.

      BB followers would be bored with just a sequential sentence or two of courtroom tweets, they expect more information. and that sets us apart. whereas a narco news newbie following us for the courtroom events may be lost. Mica and myself work very hard each day to bring not only the courtroom events, but to add documents, archive articles, photos and backstory information, not seen elsewhere.

      that makes us different and hopefully worth following during the trial

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  26. One word. The bitch is a gold digger!

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  27. @ Chivis:

    I have tried to look for help online but found divided answers.

    If the jury finds Chapo innocent, can Judge Cogan declare him guilty?

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    1. Nah, the Jury is the final say. But I highly doubt the Jury is coming back with Not Guilty. Those phone calls have him dead to rights.

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    2. @9:20 Thanks for the insight. Who would have thought that average citizens had this kind of power lol I hope they really do pay attention to the evidence and don't act out of fear.

      I agree, can you imagine?? Not guilty??? Hahaha

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    3. Impossible to find him innocent, with the current testimony, he is looking at 40+ years in the slammer.

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    4. I agree but I always have doubts about everything. I will believe it when I hear it on the very last day. That's just me. See to believe.

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  28. Kato 2pac mentioned was Big Syke homie who got killed in early 90's it not same guy!

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  29. Ramon's murder was a coincidence.

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  30. @2:54 the murder of Guerro family was sanctioned by Miguel Felix on account that guerro was making moves under his nose. It was carried out by Guerro ex partner Enrique clavel, and Argentinian who in fact did bang Guerro wife while he was locked up. And he took her, the kids, and 7 million from his one of Guerro bank accounts before running off with them to Argentina to murder them. Not everything on the Chapo show is 100 percent facts son

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  31. He’s looking at way more than 40 years. I grew up in San Diego but now I’m a psychologist at the ADX. I might be moving to the new AUSP Thompson. Either way I hope I can welcome him home.

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    1. Post more, what you do sounds interesting

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  32. The Flores brothers really were chapos friends... At least that's what Chapo thought

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    1. Hell no business associates and nothing more. In Mexico it's common for businesses partners to talk like that with each other. Phrases like "aqui estamos pa lo que se ofresca" translated to "were here for whatever you may need" perfectly normal. Just business my friend.

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