Locked In with Ian Bick

Jim Cole, a retired Supervisory Special Agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and global expert on child exploitation and victim identification, sits down to reveal the untold truth about fighting child predators and digital crime. With nearly 35 years in law enforcement, Jim led major initiatives including founding the HSI Victim Identification Program, co-founding Project VIC to help identify and rescue thousands of children worldwide, and serving as Chair of the INTERPOL Specialists Group on Crimes Against Children. He now serves as Chief of Law Enforcement Enterprise & Technology at Operation Light Shine and partners with law enforcement, technology providers, and nonprofits to innovate how child exploitation investigations are handled. In this heart-breaking conversation with Ian Bick, Jim shares inside stories from real cases, the mental and emotional toll of this work, and why putting victims first changes everything in the fight against online predators.

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Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick:
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Timestamps:
00:00 The Emotional Toll of Law Enforcement Work
01:10 Meet Jim Cole: Career in Law Enforcement
03:39 Childhood, Family, Military Service, and Values
10:57 Becoming a Police Officer and Early Training
16:13 Patrol Work, Street Policing, and Daily Challenges
20:07 Joining the Detective Division
23:48 Crime on Tribal Lands, Limited Resources, and Jurisdiction
28:34 Narcotics Investigations, Task Forces, and Drug Crimes
34:37 Shocking Violent Crimes and Career-Defining Cases
41:08 Federal Partnerships and Complex Investigations
46:27 Technology, the Private Sector, and a Shift in Perspective
50:33 Transitioning to Federal Law Enforcement
54:00 First Child Exploitation Investigations
59:29 Victim-Centered Cases and a Turning Point in His Career
01:04:43 Understanding Offenders and the Scope of Child Exploitation
01:10:53 Child Exploitation Statistics, Tips, and Resource Gaps
01:15:47 Law Enforcement Funding, Staffing, and Hard Realities
01:23:17 Types of Offenders, Grooming Tactics, and Warning Signs
01:29:02 Human Trafficking: Myths vs. Reality
01:35:06 Casework, Prevention, and the Role of Parents
01:40:13 Female Offenders and Rare but Shocking Cases
01:46:09 Mental Health, Burnout, and the Toughest Investigations
01:53:10 Retirement, Advocacy, and Final Reflections
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Sonny Von Cleveland opens up about serving nearly two decades in prison and the harsh realities of being young, white, and unprepared for prison life. Pulled into violence and survival politics at an early age, Sonny breaks down what it really takes to make it through long prison sentences, the fear, the mistakes, and the lessons learned the hard way behind bars. He speaks candidly about navigating race, identity, and power inside prison, how incarceration forced him to confront his past, and the mindset shift that ultimately saved his life. Today, Sonny has transformed his story into purpose as a speaker, mentor, and community leader, proving that even the darkest chapters don’t have to define how the story ends.

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#PrisonSurvival #MichiganPrison #PrisonLife #TrueCrime #LifeInPrison #PrisonStories #SurvivingPrison #incarceration

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Connect with Sonny Von Cleveland:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyvonclevelandofficial/
Website: https://www.sonnyvoncleveland.com/

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Timestamps:
00:00 First Days in Prison: Shock, Fear, and Survival
02:00 Growing Up in the Midwest Before Prison
06:40 Family Trauma, Abuse, and a Broken Childhood
12:00 Surviving Abuse and Learning to Cope
17:00 Running Away, Street Life, and Early Crime
21:00 The Road to Prison: Charges, Conviction, and Sentencing
24:40 Entering Adult Prison for the First Time
26:00 Prison Violence, Gangs, and Losing Innocence
31:30 Regret, Lost Youth, and Missed Chances
35:40 Solitary Confinement, System Failures, and Mental Survival
41:00 Release, Reoffending, and a Second Prison Sentence
46:00 Life After Release: Family Conflict, Crime, and Betrayal
52:00 Solitary Confinement, Transformation, and Forgiveness
59:00 Self-Reflection, Growth, and Mental Survival in Prison
01:03:00 Teaching Others, Service, and Finding Purpose Behind Bars
01:09:00 Leaving Gang Life and Choosing a Different Path
01:14:00 Reentry After Prison: Starting Over From Nothing
01:19:00 Using His Story to Help Others Avoid Prison
01:22:00 Final Advice, Redemption, and Life’s True Purpose
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Savannah Chrisley opens up to Ian Bick about her upbringing and what it was like navigating her parents’ legal battles while living in the public eye. She walks through the trial process, the emotional toll of visiting her parents in prison, and the pressure of fighting for justice under constant scrutiny. Savannah also breaks down the long, exhausting road to securing a pardon — from advocacy and setbacks to finally getting her parents released — and how the entire experience reshaped her perspective on family, accountability, and resilience.

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#SavannahChrisley #TrueStories #PrisonReform #FamilyJustice #LifeAfterPrison #CelebrityInterview #RealLifeStories #youtubepodcast

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Timestamps:
00:00 Parents Facing Prison: Savannah’s Family Crisis Begins
05:05 Childhood, Family Values, and Life Before the Charges
13:00 Reality TV Fame, Public Scrutiny, and Career Shifts
19:46 Thrown Into the Justice System With No Preparation
27:00 Trial, Sentencing, and Claims of Injustice
33:10 Saying Goodbye Before Prison: Visits, Letters, and Pain
37:51 Carrying the Weight: Pressure, Responsibility, and Survival
41:43 Fighting for Freedom: Legal Appeals, Advocacy, and Hope
47:03 Coming Home: Family Reunited and Healing Begins
52:04 Lessons From Prison, Faith, and Moving Forward
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Luis Gutierrez got pulled into California and Kansas gangs at a young age after a rough childhood that set him on a violent path. In this episode, Luis tells the full story of how a crime that resulted in the murder of his close friend led him to turn down an 11-year plea deal and receive life in prison, sending him into some of Kansas’ most brutal and dangerous maximum-security prisons. He shares raw, uncensored stories from inside those prisons, the violence he witnessed, and the mindset required to survive decades behind bars. Luis also opens up about the redemption that changed his life in prison, the steps he took to earn a real chance at freedom, and an unexpected love story after meeting a prison staff member who ultimately lost her job over their relationship. Today, Luis runs a successful nonprofit and tattoo shop, using his past to help others avoid the same mistakes and prove that even a life sentence doesn’t have to be the end of the story.

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#PrisonSurvival #KansasPrison #PrisonLife #TrueCrime #LifeInPrison #PrisonStories #SurvivingPrison #incarceration

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Connect with Luis Gutierrez:
http://www.redemptionanimalrescueks.com

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Timestamps:
00:00 First Days in Prison & Early Survival
01:11 Life After Prison: Redemption Inc, Second Chances & Animal Rescue
04:46 Childhood, Family, and the Roots of Trauma
09:30 Moving States, Gangs, and Juvenile Arrests
13:30 The Turning Point: Tragedy, Charges, and Sentencing
20:11 First Time in Prison: Violence, Fear, and Reality Setting In
28:42 Prison Politics, Gang Life, and How to Stay Alive
39:39 Solitary Confinement, Prison Mentors, and Learning to Adapt
48:47 Life in Segregation: Art, Mental Survival, and Trauma
59:39 Drugs in Prison, Relationships, and a Shift in Mindset
01:12:10 Prison Dog Programs, Redemption, and Meeting Melissa
01:23:53 Preparing for Freedom, Relapse Risks, and Setbacks
01:29:06 Facing the Parole Board and Fighting for a Second Chance
01:39:01 Life After Prison: Community Work, Business, and Giving Back
01:47:02 Family, Marriage, and Rebuilding Trust After Prison
01:51:01 Advice for At-Risk Youth and the Power of Redemption
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Kevin Donaldson, a retired New Jersey police officer, opens up about his traumatic upbringing, what drew him to law enforcement, and the career-defining call that ultimately broke him after responding to a domestic shooting incident — a moment that changed his life and led to his retirement in 2014. Kevin shares raw stories from the job that taught him about danger, mental strain, and resilience while battling post-traumatic stress, and he reveals how he turned his pain into purpose by becoming a mental health advocate, author, and motivational speaker dedicated to destigmatizing trauma and helping others find strength through struggle.

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#TrueCrime #LawEnforcement #PoliceStories #RealStories #JusticeSystem #BehindTheBadge #YouTubePodcast #crimedocumentary

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Timestamps:
00:00 Policing Reality Check & Life on the Job
03:00 Kevin Donaldson’s Background & Why He Became a Cop
10:00 Growing Up in South Jersey & Early Struggles
16:00 Childhood Trauma, Turbulent Home Life & Lasting Impact
23:00 Breaking Family Ties & Destructive Coping Mechanisms
29:00 At a Crossroads: Trouble, College & Reinventing Himself
40:00 Early Adulthood: Teaching, Uncertainty & Searching for Purpose
47:00 Finding Structure and Identity Through Policing
53:00 Experiencing 9/11 as a Police Officer
56:00 Police Work Explained: The Good, the Bad & the Surreal
01:02:00 The Emotional Toll of Policing & Suppressed Trauma
01:09:00 The Officer-Involved Shooting That Changed Everything
01:17:00 Panic Attacks, Mental Health Collapse & Burnout
01:24:00 Losing His Identity & Hitting Rock Bottom
01:31:00 Therapy, Group Support & the Long Road to Healing
01:38:00 Life After Policing: Finding Purpose in Helping Others
01:45:00 Losing a Friend, Regret & Hard-Learned Lessons
01:55:00 Rebuilding Life & Transforming Trauma Into Growth
02:02:00 Healing, Justice Reform & Advocacy Work
02:12:00 Hope, Reflection & Final Takeaways
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