Sheriff Grady Judd Raps About Drug Bust (Where Are They Now?)
Summary
In this episode of Inside True Crime, guest Matthew Cox recounts his life growing up in Florida after being raised by a relative following his biological mother's incarceration. He details his early involvement in street crime, including selling drugs and evading local police who targeted his group, known as the "B Street Boys." Cox explains how he used drug money to fund his passion for music, eventually transitioning to a career as a rapper. The story covers intense police raids, wrongful charges, and his eventual release from the legal system.
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Intro: The 'This is your mom' prank
Counting a large sum of cash for the first time
Police targeting and a woman taking the money
Rising in the organization after a leader's arrest
Police harassment and pretextual traffic stops
Partner pulled over for dark tinted windows
Meeting a friend at a store with police nearby
Friend refuses to take a drug test at a stop
Accusations of snitching and return to jail
Living day-to-day without family responsibilities
Reflection on coming from nothing and staying low
Connecting with a producer and early music days
Hiding in a house during a police raid
Interrogation by a lieutenant and police rivalry
Police arriving at a friend's house
Sitting in a car with a bag of evidence in view
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Charges dropped and police surveillance of the area
Jealousy and envy observed in prison
Discussing flashy cars and rims in prison
Choosing specific cars over luxury brands
Scaling up operations and lifestyle changes
Comparing profits from small vs large sales
The addictive nature of the drug trade
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Feeling respect and success in the community
Encountering a masked man in a garage
Returning money to a contact
Brief transition segment
Frustration with rising prices from a supplier
Being shot with a gun and dressing up the wound
Discussing a DEA report and a large seizure
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Driving a Camaro and returning to a store
Spotting a gun and being shot in the face
Running to the store and shooting at the getaway car
Hospital treatment for internal bleeding
Leaving the hospital with a bullet still inside
Police investigation and lack of detective contact
Fear of self-defense charges and police narrative
Lessons learned and a mistake in California
Being hit by a tour bus and a friend's injury
Robbery of cash and jewelry in a hotel room
A friend's repeated arrests and a late-night call
Police searching a truck and acting crazy
Police raiding a hotel room at 5 AM
Believing a friend's warning about a tapped phone
Hiding a phone and police kicking in the door
Probable cause for phone tap based on a CI
Police strategy to avoid charging the holder
Police following a woman to her home
A woman calling to warn about a situation
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Seeing co-defendants and friends in jail cells
Interrogation about a phone call and playing dumb
Lawyer fighting charges and local bias
People in the dorm learning about the case
Confusion over being labeled dangerous to the community
Adapting to prison life and PTSD
Realizing adaptation to prison is scary
Waiting six months for a court date during COVID
Officer refusing depositions and plea deals
Focusing on the main case and reckless behavior
Offer to cooperate for immediate release
Negotiating a new deal with a lawyer
Lawyer's frustration and final plea recommendation
Rebuilding life after release in 2024
The tough road of not knowing release date
People's disbelief and reading discovery documents
The size of the discovery file
Confusion over evidence and a name mix-up
Discussing ghost dope and pricing
Realizations that helped change mindset
Prison conditions and what inmates actually miss
Reason for telling stories: the game is dead
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