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Locked Out Prison Stories"Drug Sniffers to the Rescue" K9 Officer Mike Monaghan
Mike Monaghan's unwavering dedication to his work as a corrections officer and K9 drug dog handler is a testament to the transformative power of compassion and hard work that's taking drugs off the streets in America. For 26 years, Mike served the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with unwavering commitment, and his bond with his canine partner, a yellow Labrador retriever he rescued from a shelter, is a shining example of the unbreakable partnership between a handler and their K9. Together, they traversed the halls of the correctional facility and the streets of Massachusetts, detecting narcotics and locating lost individuals with a...
2026-01-1257 minLocked Out Prison Stories"Racial Riot' Officer Dave ThompsonCorrection Officer Dave Thompson demonstrated extraordinary courage during one of the largest racial riots ever recorded inside a correctional facility in Boston, Massachusetts. Amid chaos and danger, Dave not only fought to protect his own life but also showed a deep commitment to the safety of the inmates under his care. His quick thinking and calm presence under extreme pressure enabled him to alert the prison’s Crisis Emergency Response Team (CERT) in time, allowing them to intervene swiftly and prevent further violence. Dave’s actions undoubtedly saved many lives, highlighting the vital role correction officers play in maintaining safe...
2025-11-0352 minLocked Out Prison Stories"Corrupt Corrections Officers" Investigator Julio PenaInside the walls of a corrections facility where accountability matters most, the investigator stood as a steady beacon of truth—undaunted by pressure, guided by evidence, and committed to fairness. Day after day,Julio sifted through testimony, records, and contradictions with calm resolve, knowing each impartial conclusion could restore a career, deliver justice to a victim, or protect an entire facility from corruption. Their work demanded courage, patience, and an unshakable belief that doing the right thing—even when it’s difficult—strengthens trust, honors the rule of law, and makes the community safer for staff and those in their ca...
2025-11-0356 minLocked Out Prison Stories"Officer Almost Killed" The Officer Matthew Robidoux storyThe Cell Door Slammed
The clang of steel doors was a sound Matthew Robidoux had long grown used to. For years, he walked the narrow tiers of the Boston jail with calm authority, his voice steady, his steps measured. The inmates knew him as fair but firm—someone who treated people with respect but never backed down.
It was supposed to be an ordinary shift that night. The air inside the cellblock was thick and hot, carrying the stale scent of sweat and tension. One inmate—quiet lately, too quiet—called Matt over, asking to speak...
2025-10-2458 minLocked Out Prison Stories"Deep Undercover Female Agent" PART 3PART 3:
From the red clay fields of southern Virginia to the dangerous frontlines of America’s war on drugs and terrorism, Jenn’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised on a tobacco farm, Jenn knew the meaning of hard work from an early age. While many around her followed the familiar rhythm of farm life, she carried a dream that reached far beyond the rows of crops. In the late 1980s—a time when women in law enforcement were still rare, and even rarer in the ranks of the Virginia State Police—Jenn set her sights on becom...
2025-08-211h 00Locked Out Prison Stories'Deep Undercover Female Agent" PART 2PART 2: From the red clay fields of southern Virginia to the dangerous frontlines of America’s war on drugs and terrorism, Jenn’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised on a tobacco farm, Jenn knew the meaning of hard work from an early age. While many around her followed the familiar rhythm of farm life, she carried a dream that reached far beyond the rows of crops. In the late 1980s—a time when women in law enforcement were still rare, and even rarer in the ranks of the Virginia State Police—Jenn set her sights on becoming a state...
2025-08-2154 minLocked Out Prison Stories'Deep Undercover Female Agent' PART 1From the red clay fields of southern Virginia to the dangerous frontlines of America’s war on drugs and terrorism, Jenn’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised on a tobacco farm, Jenn knew the meaning of hard work from an early age. While many around her followed the familiar rhythm of farm life, she carried a dream that reached far beyond the rows of crops. In the late 1980s—a time when women in law enforcement were still rare, and even rarer in the ranks of the Virginia State Police—Jenn set her sights on becoming a state tr...
2025-08-2159 minLocked Out Prison Stories"Whitey Bulger's Irish Mob Enforcer" The Eddie Mackenzie StoryDuring the 1980s, Edward J. MacKenzie, Jr.—“Eddie Mac”—was caught up in the dangerous world of Boston’s underworld, working closely with the infamous Winter Hill Gang and the infamous James Whitey Bulger. Yet his story, told in his book entitled Street Soldier, is far more than just an inside look at organized crime. It is a powerful testimony of survival, resilience, and the search for belonging.
What makes Eddie’s account so compelling is not just the names and events—though readers do gain a rare firsthand perspective of Whitey Bulger, Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi, and even corrupt F...
2025-08-181h 54Locked Out Prison Stories"Leadership Behind the Wall" with Cpt. Matthew MullenCaptain Matthew Mullen exemplifies courage, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice. After proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps, he chose to continue his mission of service by entering the challenging world of prison reform as a corrections officer in one of Boston’s most demanding facilities. A decision that would take him on a thirty-one-year career. Through years of dedication, integrity, and strong leadership, he rose through the ranks to become a Captain in direct line leadership—earning the respect of his peers and the trust of those he led. Captain Mullen became a guiding force within the...
2025-07-2856 minLocked Out Prison Stories" A Fight for Change" The Diana Donovan StoryIn the heart of Boston, Diana—a devoted special needs teacher with over thirty-three years in the classroom—has become a quiet force of transformation for kids in trouble. With unwavering kindness and fierce dedication, she guides children who are too often overlooked, helping them discover their strengths and believe in themselves. Diana is more than just a teacher; she is a champion for truth, unafraid to expose both the victories and the deep flaws of the school system from the perspective of someone who’s lived it daily. Her honest voice has sparked conversations, but it’s her compassi...
2025-07-281h 06Locked Out Prison Stories"Day One Locked Up" The Kevin O'Neil StoryKevin grew up in the chaos of an alcoholic household in Boston, Massachusetts, where pain and survival shaped his earliest memories. At just 12 years old, he took his first drink, unknowingly stepping onto a path that would lead to darkness and despair and almost destroy his life. By 17, Kevin found himself behind bars, charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon on a woman during an alcohol induced blackout. The years that followed were marked by a cycle of incarceration, setbacks, and struggle. But Kevin refused to let his past define him. Through determination, self-reflection, and the support...
2025-07-201h 07Locked Out Prison Stories"Trauma to Recovery" The Shannon White Story
This is an amazing broadcast about recovery from drug addiction. Shannon White is a courageous woman from Charlestown, Massachusetts. She grew up in one of Boston’s roughest neighborhoods, where the sounds of violence often echoed louder than words of love. Raised in a home marked by domestic abuse and emotional trauma, she learned early how heavy the weight of pain and survival could be. As a young girl, Shannon faced more than most adults ever will. The trauma of her upbringing eventually led her into a life of crime and addiction. By the time she became a young mo...
2025-07-171h 14Locked Out Prison Stories"UNBROKEN" The Jared Hurley StoryJared hit rock bottom—addicted, broken, and locked behind bars, haunted by the image of his girlfriend dying right in front of him. That moment shattered him, but it also woke something deep inside: a desperate need for change. In prison, he faced the truth he’d run from for years. Day by day, he fought through withdrawal, guilt, and regret. He used the pain as fuel, refusing to let her death be meaningless. He picked up books instead of needles, worked on his body, his mind, and his spirit. When he walked out of those prison gates, he wasn...
2025-07-1443 minLocked Out Prison Stories"Teaching Parents to See Dangerous People " with Jim "Jimmy" Asparo
Correction Officer Jimmy Aspro is taking a bold stand against dangerous men by exposing the dark world they operate in and teaching parents how to protect their children. Drawing from his frontline experience in law enforcement, Aspro delves into the disturbing tactics predators use to target and exploit vulnerable kids, both online and in the real world. Through public outreach and educational efforts, he aims to empower families with the knowledge to recognize warning signs, understand grooming behaviors, and take proactive steps to ensure their children's safety. His mission is clear: to shine a light on the predators who s...
2025-07-121h 15Locked Out Prison Stories" We Inspire Change" with Bob (Director) and Larry (Host)We want to take this time to thank the listening audience. You are making this show very successful. If you are interested in being on the show, please email us at Dipp37.lp@gmail.com or Lockedoutradioshow@gmail.com.
2025-07-1128 minLocked Out Prison Stories"Rising from the Chains" Part 2 with Diane ColemanThis is the second show of a two-part series on Human Trafficking. Please listen to this show with caution.
2025-07-0943 minLocked Out Prison Stories"Rising from the Chains" Part 1 with Diane ColemanAfter being trapped in the world of human trafficking, Diane found the strength to escape. Stripped of her freedom and identity for so long, she began the painful yet empowering journey of rebuilding her life. Through counseling, education, and unwavering resilience, Diane now shares her story as a survivor advocate, using her voice to raise awareness and support others still in captivity. Her story is one of courage, transformation, and the enduring power of hope.
2025-07-0931 minLocked Out Prison Stories" Learn to Jump Beyond Self Limitations" The Julian Miller StoryThere’s a man of color walking through a neighborhood just north of Boston right now who’s living proof that no matter how dark your past, your future can still shine. His story isn’t one of perfection—but of the power and survival in a broken system. Pain transformed into the purpose of why. Of resilience, redemption, and real change.
He grew up in a home where love was present, but resources were scarce. Raised by a single immigrant mother who did everything she could to keep food on the table and a roof overhead, he watch...
2025-07-071h 21Locked Out Prison Stories"Trauma Will Not Define Me" The Shaun MacDonald (Sully) StoryA young man named Shaun McDonald, aka Sully, emerged into a long life of crime from the shadows of a profoundly traumatic past of violence and abuse. From an early age, he faced trials that would have broken many a childhood marked by loss, uncertainty, and relentless challenges. Yet, beneath the weight of his experiences lay an indomitable spirit, a flicker of hope that refused to be extinguished. As he navigated the turbulent waters of Federal prison and unimaginable hardship, Shaun learned that resilience is not the absence of pain, but the courage to rise above it. With each...
2025-07-031h 24Locked Out Prison Stories"Surviving the Unimaginable" The Detective Mario Oliveira StoryIn a world where danger lurks in the shadows, where every day can bring unforeseen challenges, the story of Detective Mario Oliveira emerges as a beacon of hope and resilience. As an undercover ATF federal task force officer, he dedicated his life to protecting the innocent and dismantling the dark underbelly of crime in the mean streets of Boston. But on one fateful day, while bravely confronting a dangerous gun runner, his life took a harrowing turn. Shot six times at point-blank range, Mario faced death head-on, slipping away multiple times, yet finding the strength within to fight back...
2025-07-031h 38Locked Out Prison Stories"Transforming Trauma into Triumph." with Diane ColemanDiane Coleman’s journey began in the heart of South Boston, where the streets whispered stories of struggle and survival. Growing up in the D Street Housing Projects, she was surrounded by the harsh realities of life: the sounds of anger as her father beat her mother, the shadow of drug dealers lurking at every corner, and a pervasive sense of hopelessness that seemed to cling to the air. From a young age, Diane learned a strict code of loyalty to her family, which meant for her to keep her mouth closed and not talk about the violence.
As she tran...
2025-06-301h 31Locked Out Prison Stories"The Strength to Move Forward" The John-John Ahearn StoryIn the heart of Boston, there is a section of the city called Charlestown, where the streets are often unforgiving. A young man named John navigated a life filled with challenges and heartache from an early age. Losing his father to violence when he was just five years old left a void that would shape his childhood and define his path. By the age of fifteen, caught in a cycle of despair and poor choices, John found himself incarcerated—a decision that would cost him eighteen pivotal years of his life.
However, John's story does not end be...
2025-06-291h 12Locked Out Prison Stories"Choices" with Lieutenant Chris KileyChris grew up in the gritty neighborhoods of Boston, raised in the shadow of a father known more for his criminal past of armed robbery than for his family presence. His father, a hardened man, spent years behind bars for armed robbery. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, Chris chose a path into law enforcement, beginning his career as a Jail Officer One (JO-1). With grit and determination, he climbed the ranks to become a Building OIC Officer in Charge with the rank of Lieutenant.
Assigned to one of the most volatile sections of the maximum...
2025-06-2657 minLocked Out Prison Stories"The Power of Resilience" The Billy Coleman StoryBilly Coleman's story is a powerful testament to resilience and redemption. After spending over 25 years in various correctional facilities, his journey from a habitual bank robber to someone who has turned his life around is inspiring. Growing up in South Boston, Massachusetts, he faced numerous challenges that ultimately led him to a life of crime.
However, during his time in incarceration, Billy sought to redefine himself. He embraced opportunities for personal growth, education, and self-reflection. Today, he advocates for others who have faced similar struggles, emphasizing the importance of second chances and the possibility of change, no...
2025-06-241h 17Locked Out Prison StoriesPre Show Interview with Larry PowellThis is the Pre-show interview with the host of LOCKED OUT, Larry Powell.
2025-06-2427 min