Maniac Latin Disciples Gang Ex Prince "Voices of Change"

Descripción

🔥 Ex Gang Leader Reveals Truth About Chicago Street Life | From Maniac Latin Disciple Prince to Redemption In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Gotham Investigations with Jeffrey Giordano we sit down with Miguel Maytonese a former Maniac Disciples Ex-Prince Miguel was surrounded by crime at an early age. What started as survival quickly turned into leadership within a major street organization with tens of thousands of members. He made millions, gained power, and was even rewarded by his environment for criminal behavior. But behind the image of success was a life filled with violence, prison time, and loss. After years of incarceration and living a high-risk lifestyle, everything came crashing down. Miguel found himself homeless after his release from prison, with no direction and no support. It was during this lowest point that he experienced a life-changing encounter with Jesus that transformed his mindset, purpose, and future. Introduction / Early Life 00:28 – Grew up in Humboldt Park, west side of Chicago 00:43 – Homicide rate last year over 400 murders 00:50 – When I was living there it was over 800 per year 01:34 – Lost many friends to gang violence 01:46 – Started selling “happy packs” 02:04 – 8 years old is how you start in the streets of Chicago 02:10 – Start as a lookout making $50 a day 02:29 – Once trusted, you move up 02:31 – A happy pack is $200, you make $50 profit Gang Life / Rise to Leadership 03:12 – Symbol meanings and gang culture 03:44 – Nickname: Prince Miguel 04:04 – Gang initiation through violence 05:09 – Became leader in 200005:29 – Multiple prison transfers across Illinois 05:54 – Transfers due to influence and control 06:09 – At peak, over 25,000 members in Chicago 06:33 – Expansion into 40 states 06:51 – Chicago as headquarters of organized crime 06:57 – First prison experience at age 12–13 Family Influence / Conditioning 13:42 – Raised by aunt 14:04 – First theft celebrated with a party 14:15 – GED achievement ignored 14:24 – Rewarded only for criminal behavior Rock Bottom / Transformation 22:59 – Found out two children were not his 23:35 – Net worth reached $4,000,000 24:01 – Emotional breakdown and violent reaction 24:35 – Assaulted two individuals 25:04 – Released February 10, 2020 25:04 – Became homeless for two weeks 25:32 – Realized money was not stolen New Life/Purpose 26:30 – Lives righteously in business and life 26:45 – Runs nonprofit feeding the homeless Message to Youth 27:52 – Question about inner-city youth recruitment 28:21 – Message: be a leader, not a follower 28:40 – True leadership means doing what others won’t 29:36 – Gang life is normalized in Chicago 29:36 – Pressure to join for survival Final Insight / Leadership Reality 30:43 – Story of two different youth paths 31:02 – One with potential vs one trapped in cycle 32:24 – Structure of gang leadership 32:39 – Royal Prince status by bloodline 33:11 – Distance from organization for growth 33:26 – Avoiding regression into old life 33:46 – Refusal to return to violence 33:52 – Could make $100M returning to crime—but chooses not to 34:16 – Emotional control and transformation 📢 Connect with Jeffrey Giordano 📍 250 NW 23 Street Unit 305 Miami, Florida 33127 📞 305-710-5222 🌐 https://www.gothaminvestigations.us 📧 jgiordano@gpssecurity.us 🎧 Listen & Subscribe ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gothaminvestigations 🎙️ Podcast: https://gothaminvestigations.buzzsprout.com 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hnowDxfioSOrl6Q5VaTW4 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gotham-investigations-with-jeff-giordano/id1669557812 📦 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3eab5494-b497-43bd-9df5-013ed481e432

You Just Don't know

Martial arts is more than punches, kicks, or physical strength is discipline, sacrifice, and learning how to control the mind under pressure. True Martial arts teaches respect, humility, and accountability. The foundation is built on the choices we make every day, because discipline is not only developed inside a dojo, but through the way we live our lives. Leadership within martial arts is dangerous because true leaders carry the weight of guiding others while standing firm in their principles, even when the world around them changes. Law enforcement shares many of the same principles as martial arts: honor, discipline, and service. But behind the badge is a reality most people never see. Officers sit beside each other during roll call in the morning, laugh, shake hands, and say good morning—never knowing if one of them will be gone before the day ends. One moment someone is standing beside you, and hours later they are in a coffin. The trauma, loss, and emotional burden carried by those in uniform often remains hidden behind a mask they wear for their families and the public. The truth is, life itself is fragile. Whether in martial arts, law enforcement, or everyday life, none of us truly know if we will make it back home. That uncertainty is what should drive people to live with purpose, respect others, and appreciate every moment. Leadership becomes dangerous because leaders willingly place themselves in difficult positions to protect, guide, and inspire others despite knowing the risks. In the end, what matters most is not titles, ranks, or recognition—but the legacy we leave behind and the lives we positively impact before our time is gone. Martial Arts, Leadership, Law Enforcement & Life Philosophy 🥋 Martial Arts Background & Early Inspiration 0:34 – Rene discusses his martial arts background and early training experience 1:53 – “All my life I looked up to Chuck Norris” 2:34 – Foundation is essential in personal development 2:55 – “It’s the choices you make in life and that’s what Karate is all about” 3:41 – “If you expose the human mind, it will develop creativity” 🌎 Race, Instinct & Society 4:43 – Discussion on racial profiling and societal perceptions 5:57 – “It’s not racial profiling, it’s instinct” 6:11 – Discussion regarding reverse racial profiling in South Carolina 6:46 – “In Karate we do not have race” 7:34 – “All lives matter” 8:10 – Reflection on Martin Luther King Jr. and unity: “We will walk together hand in hand” 8:47 – “Leadership is dangerous” 9:38 – “We can come to the middle on everything in life” 👮 Law Enforcement, Qualification & Tragedy 13:45 – “That’s a word that doesn’t exist anymore — qualified” 15:46 – Rene reflects on being a young officer around 22 years old when Bill Craig was killed 16:30 – Discussion about writing the book You Just Don’t Know and the strength and love demonstrated by Bill Craig’s wife 16:44 – “Delion was sitting next to me at roll call at 7:00 in the morning. By 7:00 that night, Delion was in a coffin.” 16:50 – “Broom said good morning. Two hours later, Broom was shot.” 17:18 – “We see this dark cloud all the time, but when we go home, we put on a mask.” 💭 Life, Death & Perspective 19:00 – “I believe there are two phases of death. There’s the physical death, and then the last person in this world dies that knows you.” 19:45 – Discussion on how Rene changed his life around 20:00 – “We just don’t know if we are going to make it back home.” 20:44 – “Now it applies to everyone — you just don’t know.” 🥋 Philosophy of Martial Arts & Leadership 22:01 – “Black belt means a Don — that means you’re a man or a woman” 24:05 – Rene discusses how Chief Timoney believed in him 24:50 – Closing message: “May the spirit of the Martial Arts burn within you and continue 📢 Connect with Jeffrey Giordano 📍 250 NW 23 Street Unit 305 Miami, Florida 33127 📞 305-710-5222 🌐 https://www.gothaminvestigations.us 📧 jgiordano@gpssecurity.us 🎧 Listen & Subscribe ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gothaminvestigations 🎙️ Podcast: https://gothaminvestigations.buzzsprout.com 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hnowDxfioSOrl6Q5VaTW4 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gotham-investigations-with-jeff-giordano/id1669557812 📦 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3eab5494-b497-43bd-9df5-013ed481e432

19 de may de 202625 min

Maniac Latin Disciples Gang Ex Prince "Voices of Change"

Descripción

Comentarios

Empieza 7 días de prueba

Todos los episodios