The Mechanic

The Score

In this emotionally charged episode, the narrator concludes their true crime story, reflecting on a tumultuous life marked by glamour, danger, and ultimately, resilience. The script recounts the rise and fall of the narrator's parents from local celebrities in the Ozarks to engaging in illegal activities, facing betrayals, and narrowly escaping legal consequences. Personal struggles are laid bare, revealing severe childhood abuse, the shock of discovering their real father, and the physical and emotional scars left by trauma. Despite the darkness, the narrator celebrates personal achievements and healing, announcing future projects aimed at helping trauma survivors and dedicating their work to family and friends. The script is a powerful testament to survival, growth, and the enduring quest for peace.

Strings

In this gripping episode of 'My True Crime Life,' Corrina, a survivor of intergenerational trauma, unveils her family's chaotic and dark past, steeped in mob ties and constant evasion. Her father's destructive behavior, driven by ambitions of becoming a country music star and subsequent failure, propels the family through a cycle of crime and relocation—from Nashville, Tennessee, to Florida, and ultimately to St. Louis, Missouri. Amidst these moves, her parents are continually ensnared by figures like Harvey Zelin, a flamboyant mob frontman. Throughout this tumultuous journey, Corrina delves into the patterns of trauma that dictated their lives, exploring the impacts of Alexithymia and the struggle to break free from these cycles. The episode underscores the reality of living on the run, grappling with the shadows of past traumas, and striving for a semblance of stability.

Pigs

This podcast episode, part of the series 'My True Crime Life,' hosted by Corrina, a survivor of intergenerational childhood trauma, delves into her family's desperate escape from Las Vegas in December 1980 to evade mob retribution. The family relocated multiple times each move driven by survival and fear. Corrina recounts the challenges they faced, including financial struggles and a tumultuous home life marked by her father’s post-traumatic stress disorder. The narrative explores the impact of trauma on her and her brother, highlighting their divergent paths—Corrina's eventual healing and stability contrasted with her brother's struggles with addiction and crime. The episode also touches on the science of intergenerational trauma and its effects, shedding light on the importance of community support and resilience in overcoming a painful past.

Ladybug

In this gripping episode of My True Crime Life, Corrina shares her harrowing family story, which spans from the neon lights of Las Vegas to the shadows of the Ozarks. In episode 4, "Ladybug," Corrina reveals the terrifying moments of the past involving her father's deep ties to mob operations and their life-or-death decision to escape.

The Mechanic

In this episode of 'My True Crime Life,' Corrina delves deep into her family's dark and complex history, tracing back to the Stardust Skim of Las Vegas, the Strawman Operation, and the mob-controlled bars of St. Louis. In this episode she recounts her father's crime-filled childhood, his traumatic experience in the Vietnam War, and his eventual ties to the Polish mob that eventually leads her family into a normalized life of crime that would ultimately make them the real story of the Ozarks.