How I Robbed 7 Stores In 1 Night
Summary
Sean Cox recounts his descent from a star high school quarterback to a drug-addicted criminal who committed seven armed robberies in one night. After his arrest, he navigated the dangers of jail, including a confrontation with a gang member, before his case went federal due to the Hobbs Act. Despite completing rehab, he faced a mandatory seven-year prison sentence, detailing his preparation for incarceration and the stark cultural differences in family support systems.
Topics discussed
From star quarterback to drug addiction
Failing drug test and dropping out of school
Escalating crimes: theft and drug dealing
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The night of seven armed robberies
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Arrest and initial jail experience
Jail politics and bail hearing
Federal charges and sentencing to eight years
Life in federal prison and finding Judaism
Prison violence and the 'discipline' beating
Transfers, halfway house, and writing a book
Post-release struggles and prison dreams
Working as a prison counselor
Publishing the memoir and final thoughts
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