Rip sparky WESTSIDEHEADHUNTERSTRECE 😢

@lettylopez6657

10 ай бұрын

Oh no , I was really hoping he’d get to a better place In his life…. But not this kind of a better place .😢 may he RIP

@Etrielle

10 ай бұрын

What happened to him? 😮

@lettylopez6657

10 ай бұрын

@@juhhsblazeit5878 oh wow, I think I seen it on the citizen app. Was he shot in the head ? What a shame 😞. Well since he was killed on the street he’s considered a victim of crime, since it happened suddenly, family is almost never prepared for something like this.let the family know that the victims of crime can help with funeral and burial expenses . A family member of mine was also killed and victims of crime helped with about 8k . They are located in the rampart police department .

@juhhsblazeit5878

9 ай бұрын

@@skinnypete5158 respectfully do I happen to know you

@lettylopez6657

9 ай бұрын

@@skinnypete5158wow that’s heartbreaking 😢

"Childhood was... normal I guess. Both my parents were alcoholics."

@ThatGuyMata

3 жыл бұрын

Thats normal, welcome to a first world country

@kar4710

3 жыл бұрын

They do not know what normal is so they would think what they have is normal

@ThatGuyMata

3 жыл бұрын

@@kar4710 I suppose you know what normal is do you?

@kar4710

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThatGuyMata no one does.

@monicanunezmunoz6605

3 жыл бұрын

I feel you. But I think he was true because normal is common (not good) and in his neighbourhood could be normal...

Listening to these interviews really makes me appreciate my parents. They are far from perfect but they always stuck by me and loved me. Even when i didnt believe they did. Im 32 now and im a productive hard working citizen. And i have more blessings than i can count. Thanks mom and pops for not letting the streets take me. That could have easily been me.

@godslove7928

3 жыл бұрын

Listening to these videos make me realize everyone has a trials.

@jacobferrell5766

3 жыл бұрын

My folks were and are fucked up, but aren't genuinely bad people. It definitely fucks your path up though. I'm 27 and just getting my shit together and I know my life was remotely as bad as folks like this.

@alfonsobatiste22

3 жыл бұрын

Man I was thinking the same thing ima hustler ima barber . I’m tatted up I shoot guns but I never wanna go to prison . My parents didn’t let’s the streets take me either 💯

@nicksterp2805

3 жыл бұрын

Were def lucky to have that. I suffer from terrible depression but I hold down a job and have loving parents. Life is tough. But it's nothing compared to what these st ppl deal w

@johnxl1464

3 жыл бұрын

@@nicksterp2805 stay strong buddy even the richest have problems.

Profound statement “I started doing drugs because they feel good, now I do them to not feel” so simply honest and the utter truth… any addict will tell you

@cquestmobile5815

2 жыл бұрын

numb the pain until my final days

@coldfries8976

Жыл бұрын

Addiction in a nutshell..

@MrGreglarry

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that statement was pure reality spoken perfectly.

@tuforu4

Жыл бұрын

Where does he get the money?

@MIXTAB1

Жыл бұрын

@@tuforu4 likely pulls it out from his wallet 🥳

Hi Sergio, I'm currently a commissioned city cop... I've met many gang members in my 15 years of law enforcement and had both positive and negative experiences. Most of my interactions are positive as there's mutual respect given from both sides. That being said I want to encourage you by saying tomorrow is a new day brother. Your testimony was very inspiring and real. Much respect for putting yourself out there. Also, identity is a real thing... You mentioned your gang is all you got. While this may be true at the moment, new relationships await you if you're willing to get out of your comfort zone and work towards them. The biggest life lesson I've learned in my law enforcement career is to not identify as a cop. Go to church and build relationships outside of my gang. Many cops fall into the trap of "family" or "us versus them". We've all seen terrible examples of how that kind of mentality affects officers through bad conduct. I've proactively decided to serve my community without this mindset. All this being said, I am no more or less valuable than you no matter what mistakes we've both made in the past. The only thing that matters is what we do with tomorrow. Do we serve others... Or do we serve ourselves... I'm praying for you and your sobriety. Take care and God bless.

@jyotidebbarma966

2 жыл бұрын

Damn, you guys need more officers like you in your country, hell our country needs you too. ✌ from India.

@ds8290

2 жыл бұрын

Hats off to you Sir. Keep being just the way you are. I have a lot of respect for cops like yourself. We definitely need more of you out there advocating instead of harassing, protecting instead of neglecting.

@veronikavolition6395

2 жыл бұрын

Wow thanks for sharing. Helpful to hear. And makes me feel better about the workd

@jonathansegura8900

Жыл бұрын

Wow!!!!! U SEEM LIKE AN AMAZING COP!!!!! I WISH ALL COPS THOUGHT THE SAME WAY U DO!!!!! GOD BLESS U BRO!!!!

@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304

Жыл бұрын

The best advice you could possibly give. Go to church and become family with people who are nothing like you but everything like each other because of Jesus. True family.

His eyes say he wants to straighten up but doesn't know where to begin

@dreamsofturtles1828

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, im trying to picture growing up with no supervision, no parents really, no one to gell you anything about how to be in the world. He needs a mentor, a true father figure of some sort.

@liamcanavan5970

3 жыл бұрын

dreams of turtles hence why so many young men join gangs - they have a role model and a parental figure

@fame130

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t, he doesn’t want to do good he just says he wants to but he doesn’t actually try. Thank God I never went to prison but I was out there in my youth as well and have plenty of homies some came out and did good and others that didn’t want to better themselves went back or are 6 feet deep

@iLLWiLL510

3 жыл бұрын

@Merciless Thoughts if you're looking at his hands, then you really don't care who you're speaking to

@soundgod8380

3 жыл бұрын

I pray for his recovery..

He's not stupid, he thinks before he speaks. Interesting interview.

@oh-kade

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@jonathanbishop6996

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like he’s been in a lot of situations where not thinking before you speak could get you killed.

@Guitarsnspraycans

3 жыл бұрын

If hes speaking on prison stuff, you cant mention mexican mafia, it's a rule so he has to be careful not to get killed

@jasonoak4564

3 жыл бұрын

@@swiizzchezzez1801 Everyone makes mistakes and bad choices in their lives. He's admitting to them and hopefully learning from them.

@johnxl1464

3 жыл бұрын

Cuz he learned from the joint. Some things he can’t say

As a young latino from a broken home, I was one charge away from living this man's life and this interview absolutely broke me down. The sins of a troubled youth are exponential once you are forced to cross certain lines. Thank you for this interview.

@r14__

4 ай бұрын

facts carnal , same here. lost 2 homies the 2nd one was gon put me n my other 2 homies on the next day before he passed at a house party , we tried keepin coo n lowkey now my boy’s in the army n im outta state , shi got too wild but hearin bro story def hits home

This interview made me so sad. At the end you can totally feel how broken and defeated he is. My heart goes out to him and his son ❤

@jesusavina8657

Жыл бұрын

Them drugs n alcohol will have u like that feeling depressed as fuck. I was a heavy alcoholic and yea life gets depressing you feel you don't want to live anymore. There's alot of shame n different shit when ur using or drinking alot. The drugs n alcohol change ur mind up like that straight up. If he cleans up n stops using his brain will feel better and he'll get better with time. I've been clean now for about 4 months and I'm feeling more happy and life is just getting better now I hope he does the same.

I really liked this guys demeanor ; not glamorizing or making himself sound super tough. Just being real with it. I also have sympathy for him as well

@richardthayer9146

3 жыл бұрын

EMPATHY IDIOT NUMBER 6

@kimberlykuykendall8331

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardthayer9146 ???

@kilokortez7058

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardthayer9146 why are you so sensitive Fucking grammar Nazi You understood what he meant

@conceptualmessiah01

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardthayer9146 are you jew? Just curious. 🤔

@truckersagainsttrafficking7550

3 жыл бұрын

The most dangerous type. The clowns that brag are the Wankstas.

"Lil stabbings here lil stabbings there" so casual about his stabbings 😂

@channelsix6005

3 жыл бұрын

😂👍🏻

@selurxelpirt

3 жыл бұрын

mexicans be like that

@Ek0

3 жыл бұрын

What... you guys never stabbed up someone a lil bit?... Me neither. lulz.

@rayg5445

3 жыл бұрын

He said his "childhood was normal I guess". Fuck.

@kirkdunn1379

3 жыл бұрын

Normal can be just about anything if do it repetitively or see it....amazing what humans can adjust too

He's still as vulnerable as a 13 year old boy now in an intelligent man's body and this made my eyes tear up. What he ran away from is what what his life became. You can see he has a beautiful soul in there and that he is smart and disciplined by the way he thinks before speaking and by the work he puts into his physique. My wish for you Sergio is peace and healing and that you have the help to do the work you need to be there for your baby throughout his life. Bless you

I wish people with an alcohol addiction would refrain from having kids. I lived with one parent like that at home, and this unrealiable parent managed to simultaneously screw up us children and the whole family. I am left with trust issues, people often scare me and my only goal is to live a decent life, supporting myself as best as I can, staying the hell off drugs and above all to never be what my parent was to anyone. I don’t want anybody to have to heal from me.

@darnh6012

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you. Staying away from drugs is the only way to have a chance at a reasonably stable life

@jjwood29

2 жыл бұрын

I feel more or less the same way. I was messed up thoroughly at the exact age that makes it count. And I'm not equipped to bring anyone else up.

@judejohnson2132

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you

@TheGreyGhost_of43rd

2 жыл бұрын

Sound pretty lucky to me.

@arturoperez352

2 жыл бұрын

People that are fucked up all the time don't have self control

You can genuinely tell that he's not proud of the things he's done

“Little stabbing here, little stabbing there,” little stabbing everywhere.

@scott1684

3 жыл бұрын

Here a stab, there a stab, everywhere a stab stab

@elguerokabron

3 жыл бұрын

Little stabbing meaning non fatal ones, thats why he put the little in front because they were less severe. Lol

@loyalbelle4550

3 жыл бұрын

Lol ThAt stood out to me too.. Like it wasn’t nothing wrong with it!

@TheMuddyMilesTrain

3 жыл бұрын

@@scott1684 old mcstabby had a shank.

@scott1684

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMuddyMilesTrain 😂😂

This guy has a lot of good in him, he's a thinker and he shows compassion. Imagine getting hold of him at 5 and giving him the opportunity to succeed in whatever he became. I dont condone what he does but Ill never judge him.

I really appreciate what you do and sharing this with the world. In a strange way this helps people. It would be interesting if you could do a 6 month follow-up to see how Sergio is doing.

You can hear from his tone of voice that he's still a grown lost child. Thats why parenting is such a huge responsibility. These people are just lonely with no family.

@Deeznutz...

3 жыл бұрын

Yup

@kevinblackandwhite8273

3 жыл бұрын

You're cute.. stay safe.

@mariaduszak2973

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah..he never had a chance. Nobody to guide him but other neglected,lost,hurt kids, his gang buddies...

@crsntohrndz3007

3 жыл бұрын

LOST CHILD?. WE ALL LOST CHILD,IF YOU HAVE A PHONE 📱 5G.👍🎈

@FunkMobbMack

3 жыл бұрын

i have no compassion for this fool who would rob you and kill you

How is it possible that robbers can get 12 years in prison and child molesters and rapists can serve less time than that?!

@MrEazyE357

3 жыл бұрын

A guy I grew up with ended up doing 16 years on drug charges (yeah he was a big dealer but it's still fucking drugs) and the last time I talked to him, he was saying how fucked up it was to watch killers and child molesters come and go while he's still there for fucking drugs. It's a fucked up system.

@jamesmartin7323

3 жыл бұрын

Because the lawyers and the prosecutors that make the laws and even the Deep state they're all pedophiles and rapists

@pscash8260

3 жыл бұрын

straight up. I watched a true crime - dude held a child captive 7 years and serves 5 then arrested again for attempting to purchase a child. wtf

@jrno93

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmartin7323 plus the dems want to make money off the drugs not the citizens so they teach them a lesson by giving them more years

@jimbeanbragger9209

3 жыл бұрын

One can be done out of desperation...the other is just putrid perversion

this is prob my favorite interview on the Chanel. this dude is so open and gentle, he really challenges the expectation of what someone who did over 15 years would be like. thanks for sharing his story

@dat2ra

2 жыл бұрын

"Gentle"? Really? Stabbing people he doesn't even know?

@deerheart87

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t think he’s gentle 😂 but God bless him he actually does have good character it’s always a shame when dark forces take over peoples lives God is Good x

@lmo28_o

Жыл бұрын

@@dat2ra he talkin about the way he tells his stories not the actual story you bot

@jeep19

6 ай бұрын

​@@dat2raI like the fact that he instinctively knew to hide the knife in his b hole, easy in, and apparently easy out.

This has to be one of my favorite interviews... Not only can you hear the sincerity in his voice but you can see it. I like when he would sit there and stare blankly reflecting on everything he's been through. He's done some bad but you have put yourself in his shoes if you were in that same position what you do? It's not really a choice. Sergio has lived more life than people twice even three times age and to hear how humble and appreciative he is to live on skid row has literally restored my faith in humanity. In my eyes... He's not criminal, a monster, or a 'bad person' he's real and that's just not something you come across or see too often in people anymore. Respect 💯

I truly think therapy would help this guy tremendously. He has regrets, he sees his faults but he feels hopeless. He needs help to begin the change.

@Quandussy

3 жыл бұрын

Hardly anyone in the US thinks people like him deserve affordable/free basic healthcare, which is tragic

@Quandussy

3 жыл бұрын

Corruption and the massive wealth gap we have here needs to be what every person is focused on everyday if we want to avoid millions of kids like him from suffering and not even having a chance

@Quandussy

3 жыл бұрын

You can't just come up with money out of thin air to pay for a therapist and psychiatric nurse/meds for this guy.

@Quandussy

3 жыл бұрын

He should've had better support from his community/school as a kid too, and that requires money as well. Our government is so inefficient

@numbernine3436

3 жыл бұрын

@@Quandussy Those people haven't watched a loved one in addiction. Those same people fail to recognize our pharmaceutical companies, The FDA & trusted doctors created this epidemic. All the while knowing opioids were extremely addictive. Those of us not suffering trauma or a neurological imbalance should consider ourselves lucky. I've taken pain meds, I didn't become addicted. Addiction didn't run in my family nor had I experienced trauma. Unbeknownst to me alcoholism and addiction runs in my husband's family. His father committed suicide at an early age. My husband died in a car accident when our children were small. All three of our children struggled. At 28 I was a widow & single mother. I raised my children with love and stability. Unfortunately it wasn't enough. With a family history of addiction as well as experiencing trauma, the cards were stacked against them. as is the case with many who suffer with addiction.

I left a nasty comment earlier.... and I deleted it because I felt wrong... I am a recovering addict myself and should never judge anyone for anything. He seems like a solid guy and my heart hurts for him as it does most people on here. Everyone is a person and everyone has a story. Be mindful to not prejudge. And don’t ever give up. Ever. ALWAYS FORWARD

@Aprilfool4121

3 жыл бұрын

Aman , it's eye opening to how many of these people we can relate to in some way . I am recovering from opiates .

@superkool7

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aprilfool4121 congrats bro hang in there. When it gets tough, no retreat, no matter what. Always forward

@msr305

3 жыл бұрын

Props for bravely changing your mind. . . . . In college, when my only vice was weed, we would say, "Always forward - never straight"

@Den57701

2 жыл бұрын

I'm a recovering addict I was on heroin for 4 years I've been clean for 3 out feels great I food have to get on methadone but it has helped me so much not to relapse I had no choice I had a job I didn't want to loose it's possible to get clean I wish I could help those struggling I just pray everyone will snap out of it and want a better life God bless guys please be safe out there!!

@lastwitness.

2 жыл бұрын

@@Den57701 congrats on your sobriety. Keep on keeping on man

this interview means a lot to me. thank you.

Bro you story was very inspiring and I appreciate you sharing. Keep your head up big dog! Much love to you!

he sounds like he wants to cry the whole time....its sad the life that kids are forced into due to shit parents....if you have kids go hug them

@itskarl79

3 жыл бұрын

Shit, watching this made me want to cry.. Guy has never had a real chance.

@roughtobebufftv5990

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. You can hear the pain in every sentence.

@spintillimdizzy2340

3 жыл бұрын

This why equal opportunity bull shit

@G3Number

3 жыл бұрын

@@itskarl79 dont have kids. We should end human race

@bakabana8969

3 жыл бұрын

He has a kid., doesnt sound like it gets a lot of hugs.... Have no sympathey for this guy. You create a new life, then be a man and take your responsibility.

i think every pause is him thinking of the moment and regretting his actions

@NGEternal

3 жыл бұрын

I think it's because of his 16 years in prison. He must have spent so much time thinking. His mind automatically goes into thinking/day dreaming mode.

@arielmichellee1624

3 жыл бұрын

He is reliving those experiences by speaking about them, its ptsd. That is why he is pausing. It causes flashbacks you can feel.

@mariaduszak2973

3 жыл бұрын

@@arielmichellee1624 you're right, sadly you learn that the hard way...

@deshaunspencer6985

3 жыл бұрын

I think you're right....that's deep

@msr305

3 жыл бұрын

You can tell he has not told his story very often.

his honesty is so pure. wish him the best.

I just discovered this series. I am absolutely blown away. I do find it interesting that the only video I've seen without comments enabled is the warden/executioner interview. Fascinating work. Keep it up.

His whole demeanor changed when his son was mentioned💔 As tough as one might portray themselves to be, there’s usually one thing that can bring a grown man to his knees.... his child/children 💯

@mississippiBull

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Crazy ha.

@bobbyschaffer1872

4 жыл бұрын

Mine did too, the tax payer. These folks cost a million bucks a piece .

@naturallaw1733

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyschaffer1872 and what does the Military, Corporate Handouts, Bank Bailouts etc. etc. cost??🖕

@chonkcat7362

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyschaffer1872 Dude, you have micro pennies taken out that's routed to caring for children. Calm down. If you're going to live here, you pay taxes like everywhere else in the world.

@kimjongun269

3 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyschaffer1872 go fuck yourself bitch

he talks like he's on the verge of tears the whole time.

@MrEazyE357

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't he?

@venicec3310

3 жыл бұрын

Well hearing his life story its nothing but pain and this is probably the first time hes ever really got to tell anyone. That and the drugs have fucked his ability to articulate thoughts properly

@nicetrydick

3 жыл бұрын

There a lot of pain there

@richardthayer9146

3 жыл бұрын

EMPATHY IDIOT NUMBER 8

@karl_3885

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardthayer9146 what do you mean? if this is meant to attack me, i'll tell you this: a teacher without empathy cannot ever be a good one.

I am 42 eyars old living in Russia. My Father left my mother when I was 1 year old She was 20 years old. I was growing up almost alone on the street (my mam past away because of cancer) I was in the jail some time, then I meet my wife and she change my life. I have two beautiful children and every day I said to the Gad THANK you for that. My family it is my life. I just want to tell to this man, try to find any possibilities to get good connections to your san it is very important. ( Sorry for my poor English)

This man is a thinker and knows how to communicate. If he got his life together he would be a great counselor for youth going down a similar path.

@Anhjje

Жыл бұрын

This man was involved in multiple stabbings over the course of his stay in prisons. He is not a thinker, someone who is a thinker does not repeatedly stab someone. Once? ok, but he says that he's done it several times.

@jwr3289

Жыл бұрын

​@@Anhjje what I don't understand is he went in prison for 12 years, he got caught doing multiple stabbings and still only did 12 years, don't these attempted murders add any time on?

“Little stabbing here. Little stabbing there.” interesting character

@grimm8786

4 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyschaffer1872 Actually in prison you're more likely to get stabbed and killed by your own race than any other, that goes for everybody. There's a lot of politics, stabbing a member from another race means a race war where there are several casualties and its just bad for business on everyone's side. Your own do you in, no reprocutions.

@asherweck

4 жыл бұрын

That’s what i was thinking

@drake73

4 жыл бұрын

I read this comment right before he said his whole little stabbing here and there thing, making it that much more hilarious. Many heartfelt thank yous. LOL

@heatherbleu5370

4 жыл бұрын

@@drake73 Reminds me of the Lucifer series, the episode he talks about going to 'Stabby town, ' the oc worded it perfectly though😁

@naturallaw1733

4 жыл бұрын

“Little stabbing here. Little stabbing there.” would that make a good Music Band name? 😀🎵

I just got out of jail myself and in skid row. My son passed away this April and life ain't the same for me. Stay up Sergio hope to see you around homie.

@Metal_EMT

3 жыл бұрын

Hope things are looking up for you my dude 💙

@calebshifflett104

3 жыл бұрын

Prayers in Jesus Name

@tammyramos6

3 жыл бұрын

Prayers Sergio you can overcome this and get right.

@theyluvfetti

3 жыл бұрын

🙏

@FernandoCastro-rg7wi

3 жыл бұрын

Stay up g 🙏🏽

Love you Sergio.. we all in this together man.. we all just do the best we can with what we have to to work with. I wish you the best brother

I have been addicted to heroin for 18 years, I am 35 and have the exact same/ but own story as everyone else on these SWU episodes. Having parents that are alcoholic/drug addicts, being abused as children, not having the emotional support/love that is supposed to be given really sets the tone for the rest of the adult life. Feeling abandoned, isolated, and unwanted as a child and early teen causes an internal battle that can only medicated with 2 things and that is drugs and violence. In my personal experience every single person I have met on the street, in rehabs, psych wards, hospitals, jails and detoxes, it all traces back to that very simple question of "how was your childhood?"

@doofwarrior9912

2 жыл бұрын

U good bro???

@___Neona

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you're doing good and that life is kinder to you ❤

@jujubarnesfilms8717

10 ай бұрын

Jesus loves you bro

I used to be a CO back in the day and can honestly say guys locked up in the prison system that have done a lot of time or served time in the SHU do suffer from PTSD. Watching this guy talk I can see he has it by his mannerisms.When I first started the best advice I had was given to me by an older CO. He said "your not a judge and your not a prosecutor, your job is to enforce the rules and be fair and don't let your feelings cloud your judgment, if you can do that you won't have a problem". Best advice ever given and because of that other than a few knuckleheads I was pretty solid by inmate standards and actually got along with most of them. As for the name, I don't want any asshole CO's giving me static. Just speaking facts and walk the streets not having too look over my shoulder for being a prick like most CO's, Wardens, Lt's and even Asstant Wardens who dont even walk the yard. Most just sit their fat asses in their offices all day and collect a paycheck.

@apeshitclothing

3 жыл бұрын

I know they've had a warden on here, but it'd be dope to get some CO stories/perspectives. My little brother is one and I can tell there is a lot of stuff on his mind and pent up aggression and frustration.

@delanoferrer3181

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir...

@ericblair7279

3 жыл бұрын

Thankfully the only time I've been to jail was for a house arrest violation. Thirty days was plenty. Almost all you do in jail is watch everyone else, especially when you're in a pod with sixty guys like I was. We had a CO in our pod at all times, each doing 12 hours shifts. We had our favorites and the ones we hated. It's a thankless job, being a CO. And more than half the COs I observed seemed like there was something always smoldering under their guarded demeanor. Don't know how anybody could do that job. But I notice you stated you "used to be one." You've probably got some stories to tell.

@mojosodope45

3 жыл бұрын

Fuck them. They deserve everything they get.

@elboogie3373

3 жыл бұрын

@@apeshitclothing Right, I worked in a prison for 9 years and what they don't tell you is, its almost like serving time, you're constantly checking your surroundings and feeling the temp of the room. It was so bad for a while, if I was in Walmart and someone what get loud on the intercom, I'd be ready to fight

Damn, you can tell he's exhausted

@brianvasquez4484

3 жыл бұрын

He's on heroin. Not that I'm looking down on him. Do what you do bro. Anyone that itches thier face and nose repeatedly is most likely doing opiates

@Theroadneverending

2 жыл бұрын

@@brianvasquez4484 why

@doesntmatterwhatyousay1928

2 жыл бұрын

@@Theroadneverending it just comes with that high, yawns but not full yawns and itchy nose. I am an ex addict and I saw it within the first 10 seconds. He seems so lost, so sad. Hope he turns it around

@joshua7233

2 жыл бұрын

@@doesntmatterwhatyousay1928 Yes, same. Could pick it up within seconds.

I like how he gets so in depth with explaining things. You can tell while he's talking to you that he's getting deep flashbacks. There is absolutely no BSing when he's speaking. Very interesting interview.

Incredibly heart breaking. If I were teaching undergrad' social work I would share this video with my students.

Hey mark you should send him to homeboy industries in Los Angeles they help out gang members get jobs and change their life around

@KnowingTheLedge

4 жыл бұрын

@Ktube This guy stabbed multiple people. This is not a good man

@dannyhernandez8616

4 жыл бұрын

ELI A shut up bitch

@theadicts3793

4 жыл бұрын

Know Ledge That’s politics in CDC. You do the work or you’ll be handled by someone else.

@mikemartinez7440

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone that been through the pinta or YA Or anyone in the streets knows about homeboy Industries, And 5 other places that can help,He is not ready,You got good intentions trust me,I known that in 99 ,the internet just enlightened all the normies

@KnowingTheLedge

3 жыл бұрын

@@theadicts3793 yeah thats jacked up

This was pretty dark. Just listening to that guy makes you realise how good I’ve got it. That was hurting him to speak. Was deep

@Primer9

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

Subscribed! These interviews are super interesting.

I feel for this dude when I hear him it’s like I’m listening to my brothers that went through what he went through, but for some reason just keep it bottled up inside for some reason. I wish you the best and hope you can find peace in the hell you endured.

Please have him back for a second interview!

@bris9984

3 жыл бұрын

@baby•yoda 🤣🤣

@MaciasM

3 жыл бұрын

Yes please

@Xxtra_Butter

3 жыл бұрын

Bris! ' 😂😂

@richardthayer9146

3 жыл бұрын

EMPATHY IDIOT NUMBER 5

@MaciasM

3 жыл бұрын

Richard Thayer youre the idiot

If you ever want to stare at regret in the face see this interview. Sad that so many people don't even have a chance for a better life. I wish this guy will find his way to a better tomorrow and see his son grow up.

I love this channel man and i love your background

Thank you for sharing your story.

Mark didn’t even have to interview him, he just told his story at a good pace.

The PTSD is real in this one... God please Bless this man.

@CamiDiscerns

2 жыл бұрын

@@luismangiaterra1031 The One who created all the other gods.

@luismangiaterra1031

2 жыл бұрын

@@CamiDiscerns only one God in my religion. And above him is no other.

@CamiDiscerns

2 жыл бұрын

@@luismangiaterra1031 YHWH is Lord of lords.

@johnmcq7628

2 жыл бұрын

Yes bless him, and forget about his victims

@joshua7233

2 жыл бұрын

@@luismangiaterra1031 According to South Park, God is a big ugly-looking rat.

Bro, I’m from a broken home but I was always a very strong believer of “somebody always has it harder”, remember that folks, god bless this man.

What I notice about these guys is that they all have very sharp memories. Such heart breaking stories... I wish I could help them all.

" I had a normal upbringing, my parents were alcoholics... I didn't want to be in the house to see my dad beating my mum" a victim of circumstance.

@rgCA_01123

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, this was so sad, that this upbringing is considered normal 💔

@dreamsofturtles1828

3 жыл бұрын

It starts in childhood. I can imagine him an entirely different person if he had been raised in an entirely different home.

@howiseeit5129

3 жыл бұрын

So goes in a thieving,murdering life style?pfft. Many live decent lives that go through worse! He is weak trash.

@dannyone8111

3 жыл бұрын

You wouldn’t say it to his face pussy!

@ezedoesitgarcia3458

3 жыл бұрын

@@dannyone8111 u better say it. These lame tuff guys on KZread. God bless this homie and hopefully he can get right.

Videos of people in his situation and similar have taught me to REALLY consider whether I want to be a parent or not, so that my shortcomings don't ruin another person's entire life.

@ldp6788

3 жыл бұрын

If you choose yourself first over your kid, than ya, it’s hard putting what you child needs first, over and over and over again but the love and pride you feel for your kids is so big it’s a bit frightening. If something can make you do better it’s your love for your child. In fact, I don’t think people really feel real love until they have a child. Being a parent helps us care about the future of everything important on the planet too, so they can have a better life as well. If you only have shortcomings you’ll do great cause we all have some of those.

@johnnyjacuzzi7498

2 жыл бұрын

The fact that such a risk weighs so heavy on you is a good sign of your moral compass around kids. A lot of people just don’t give a shit

@johnnaleighdermond3739

2 жыл бұрын

Ok Karen

@johnnaleighdermond3739

2 жыл бұрын

Ok Karen

@bvdatech1

2 жыл бұрын

never have kids, this is an evil world

Thank you so much for your story. I know it was hard sharing it. But Gods loves you so much. You are loved, needed, wanted, desired, and captivating.

I wish so badly I could travel to skid row, just to show each person that is interviewed on this channel a good day. Talk over some lunch, go see a movie, go to the beach, whatever they wanna do(within reason lol)! I’d love to be able to actually DEMONSTRATE the love I have for them, the underdogs. I’m one of y’all, I see y’all, I hear y’all, and I’ll do what I can each chance I get to elevate your stories. ThNk you Mark for doing the same thing. Elevating the forgotten voices.

I havent teared up so quickly in a video since this one. i want to hug this vato

@ER-me1ii

2 жыл бұрын

Try it. He’ll cut you so bad you’ll wish he didn’t cut you so bad.

@scottrolen27mvp

2 жыл бұрын

@@ER-me1ii no, vato respects la raza, "Estaban Rodriguez"

@YouCardKanal

2 жыл бұрын

Yea, that'll help

The moment you realize trying to murder someone, might just get you murdered while watching your buddy get murdered trying to murder someone. That's what they call an Epiphany kids.

@PsylentX

3 жыл бұрын

Except in continued on that long dark road to hell. Hell on earth.

@ramiromorales7136

3 жыл бұрын

It's also his conscious telling him what he is doing has consequences but no physical actions from others to even care of his epiphany. Hope it makes sense

@kirkdunn1379

3 жыл бұрын

That's politics in prison, you don't have much choice in there

@KiyaTheDon

3 жыл бұрын

I had to read that about 50 times 💀

@bcaye

3 жыл бұрын

That doesn't need to be capitalized, kid yourself.

He did a year after his attempted murder was downgraded to an assault w deadly weapon ??? Our “justice”system is broken

He looks so sincere and genuine about what he talks. He does not seem proud of his past and see lots of regrets. Wish him good luck.

You can tell that there are so many thoughts and feelings going through his head at the same time that it's hard for him to express himself

@mccaslincole85

3 жыл бұрын

It's hard to articulate feelings with the Incredible limitations of words

Of all the interviews i've watched on this channel, watching this guy is hard. I see him reflect on what he's said, after almost every sentence, and you can see his regret. He made me the saddest, for the choices he made, and for how life turned out for him. Just alot of regret

@chinadashauthority65

2 жыл бұрын

@Luis Mangiaterra Same for the prostitutes

@ADG-pl7ur

2 жыл бұрын

@@luismangiaterra1031 Yes and no. Depends on what neighborhood you are raised in and if your parents watch over you. Saw one sad news article where 2 friends refused to join the local gang so they were murdered. They were around 15.

@ADG-pl7ur

2 жыл бұрын

@@luismangiaterra1031 I think you missunderstood me. These were 2 good kids who did not want to join the gang. So the gang took them out.

@ADG-pl7ur

2 жыл бұрын

@@luismangiaterra1031 not trying to rationalize a thing. The dead boy's father said his son went into a 7/11 and the gang went in and killed them there. The boys were strong, refused gang affiliation to the end. Many join because they don't want to die. Now I know most neighborhoods are not that hard core but apparently some are.

@lamadesurvivor5216

2 жыл бұрын

Have you seems Spooky’s?! His was SOOOO deep.

I hope Sergio finds his peace & happiness. I’m Mexican raised in Denver’s 5 Points and Jamaica Queens and lived in L.A. for a short while. I got to meet individuals just like him in my pursuit of self knowledge of my culture. I never judged young Brown, Black and Asian brothers I met living that life and I loved the conversations I would have with them when they heard me speak and realized I wasn’t from L.A. Had some good conversations and learned a lot from them as well. Most of them were kind to me. Thank You Boyle Heights for the education.

@krashg992

2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥

Very well in touch with his emotions. I think he would be a very genuine man to know

I can't help but imagine what he would have been like if he had grown up in a loving home.

@yoiceman8034

3 жыл бұрын

Somewhat the same. Trust me. I can see it in him. He is a violent lion hearted protective person within. Although if he grew up differently he may have used it in a different way

@VioletJoy

3 жыл бұрын

@@yoiceman8034 That's what I'm saying. Unless he is a born psychopath, which doesn't seem to be the case, he most likely would have led a very different life. 💔 I noticed your user name. The man known as "The Ice Man" is one of the stories I find most fascinating. He was also a product of his environment and ended up killing for a living, although he is incredibly likeable.

@yoiceman8034

3 жыл бұрын

@@VioletJoy have a lovely day. Wish you the best of healing

@VioletJoy

3 жыл бұрын

@CALICOTV301 You all had loving homes? Maybe we have different ideas of what that means. This guy mentioned growing up in a "normal home", yet both of his parents were alcoholics. There is much data to support the fact that children are greatly affected by not having their needs met, both physically and emotionally. And no, that doesn't simply mean being told that are loved. That's a simplistic view. Most children who have their needs met will not seek out another family figure like a gang. Also, big money doesn't look attractive to everyone. Often times, it's the culture of the environment which guides that sort of thinking. Maybe that's the type of area you grew up in, but it's not the norm.

@VioletJoy

3 жыл бұрын

@Gäs Yes he did. I'm just pointing out the fact that many people are products of their environment. I'm not saying he couldn't have chosen differently. He could have. I'm just saying it is more common for someone to choose that lifestyle after having been raised around it.

I'd love to see him off of drugs and getting a job and getting his son

@kimisthatyou

4 жыл бұрын

It’s the tattoos that messes it up for him :/

@thetruth2509

4 жыл бұрын

KETOmania Not the multiple stabbings?

@finesse4848

4 жыл бұрын

@@thetruth2509 lmaooo right. She's used to guys like this ,but obviously with less tattoos because it messes everything up.

@thetruth2509

4 жыл бұрын

Finesse Most people are absolute morons. The people in these videos are violent drug addicts that lie about wanting to change for the camera. I enjoy watching the videos because it’s quite entertaining to watch sociopaths try and explain themselves.

@kimisthatyou

3 жыл бұрын

The Truth my fault yes absolutely that one!

Thank-you for your videos

This sounds very honest -- looks like he's really speaking from the heart.

He needs to seek help with his brother in San Diego and work in construction and just get away from L.A.

You're only 35...you can still do a lot...you have a wealth of experience of the gang life and prison and can educate yourself to help other young people...you are important to our society ....I see a warm empathetic beautiful human being in you....don't give up on yourself...I'll be praying for you and cheering you on...💕✌🇨🇦 please keep us posted

@lifeinblackandwhite6544

2 жыл бұрын

I got out of prison at 35. And through hard work I turned my life around and now spend my life raising my children and spreading the word of God. Gangster style. Most churches are so clean cut that they scare away the ones who need it most. Support my new channel to help the movement of life after being locked up.

@JoseVelasco-xs5wq

4 ай бұрын

He got killed

This channel has helped me learn to not judge people on how they look. Thanks Mark.

You can tell he doesn't really want to talk about his past, he is choosing his words wisely.

I hope he and his baby mom gets clean and get some stability and get their baby back. Break the cycle Sergio. Life is hard. Growing up in Chicago I was only a few choices away from drugs, gangs, and prostitution. Looking back I realize how fortunate I am. His story makes me sad. Don't give up Sergio.

@goldrays4862

2 жыл бұрын

Great way of putting it. When I think about it, everyone is a few bad choices away from a life like that.

@moos5221

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, if a miracle was to happen and they both got clean, got jobs and got their shit together I'd love them to raise their child. But life is tough and if they don't really get their shit together and they still get to raise their child, the child has a good chance to follow right in his footsteps. I hope the very best for all of them and there are always 2nd, 3rd and 4th chances. He's done his time and he isn't stupid, so he has a chance to get his life straightened out. But that ain't easy, those drugs don't let go easily.

@firstnamelastname7797

2 жыл бұрын

💪🏻

@LogicBanks

Жыл бұрын

His child is doing perfectly fine

“3 steps this way and 9 steps that way.. man Idk whatever” He knew exactly, exactly...

@XtRemeeDaN

3 жыл бұрын

When?

@kirkdunn1379

3 жыл бұрын

When you have a history you have to be careful what you say.....am sure he didn't sign an imunity deal like they do on TV......SHIT can come back to you if you aren't careful bro....

@connor5147

3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I was thinking, he would have been counting those steps every single day

@psychedelicate

3 жыл бұрын

yea i noticed that too.

This is a man who can articulate him self very well . I enjoyed watching this interview .

"Little stabbings here, little stabbings there." The fact that he thinks this way about attempted murder is truly hardcore. There is nothing little about attempted murder.

For a person who dropped out of school, he is very well-spoken. He seems like a smart guy. He would have made a good business owner (if he would have taken a different path in life) and his employees would have become his family. I think he would have gotten a lot of satisfaction being able to take care of, and help them.

@drewcobarrubias2093

4 жыл бұрын

In my experience, people that go through the system learn how to speak well and their vocabulary grows due to the legal jargon in court cases. Gotta adapt to understand what the system is saying about your future.

@veronicamartinez2575

4 жыл бұрын

In prison.. politics include that you educate yourself, read, get your GED or HS diploma.

@heynow7778

4 жыл бұрын

I felt like he struggles to get the words out but he doesn't seem like a dumb person maybe he was nervous.

@yamomma6479

4 жыл бұрын

@@veronicamartinez2575 exactly, a lot of prisoners are well read contrary to popular belief.

@perronogventuradesousa2285

4 жыл бұрын

@@heynow7778 you can become extremely nervous and shit your pans lol..

Wow. The saddest part of this mans life is how detached he is from his own story.

I just love hearing loud sirens during interviews

I really feel for this man. Praying for his recovery. All things are possible.

I think one of the more important parts of this interview is around 19:50 when he says "I wouldn't trade this for anything", then mentions that it's either Skid Row or prison. These are literally the only two things he knows, the only two places that have ever been a home to him. In reality, i'm sure he'd trade all of it for an hour in any one of our lives. Deeply, profoundly sad. God bless you Sergio. He will forgive you if you ask him

@drelephanttube

2 жыл бұрын

It's so sad that he can't even conceive of anything beyond skid row or prison. Unfortunately I don't think he'll escape that life with still being on drugs, he's definitely intelligent but he wasn't given a good hand in life. Two alcoholic parents? God doesn't give a shit about us. If god exists then he is malevolent.

@LeJobastre1215

2 жыл бұрын

@@drelephanttube you don't get it do you

@drelephanttube

2 жыл бұрын

@@LeJobastre1215 Please enlighten me?

@ericag4908

2 жыл бұрын

@@drelephanttube God loves us and isn't the evil in the world, the flesh is tempted and there are dark forces.

@CountingStars333

2 жыл бұрын

@@drelephanttube Your view of any God is western (King figure ruling), in eastern views, all are God, the person here is part of God, and we (self) are on a journey to reunion with our supreme self. Karma reigns and you get pulled back here for what good or wrong you do by being born, again and again, until you're done, and have no karma.....pull , good neutral or bad. You become spiritual... Heatdeath, you have no more desire for action, kind of, that's what Nirvana means: dousing the flames. Heatdeath. Chemical action in the universe itself aims to reach this state, so does the spirit. In such a case would you still say that thing is malevolent? Nah man. The spiritual mechanism for Karma can also be found in people, You know how traumatised people either shut it off completely or recreate the situation of their trauma in an effort to conquer it, person getting abusive boyfriends after they had abusive fathers and so on, That's like Karma, you get reborn, and you are recreating your situation to conquer it. Discourse is a high virtue, for without discourse there's war so feel free to talk, or disregard this even.

If we were all this honest, we'd all live in a better world.

@jimbeanbragger9209

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like he'd have a lot easier time talking about it without the camera on him. It seems he holds a lot back because he doesn't want to offend anyone who sees this

@solodystriq7017

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimbeanbragger9209 lmao offend 😂😂😂😭 are u dumb he don’t wanna get booked

@jimbeanbragger9209

3 жыл бұрын

@@solodystriq7017 you're a mess. Go take your meds

@Jaypes1

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimbeanbragger9209 fuck off

@Quandussy

3 жыл бұрын

@@solodystriq7017 can't blame him whatsoever lmao, he's just being smart

The humanity... the honesty. I would love to be in contact with this man.

@gowdsake7103

2 жыл бұрын

Do it he would rip you off and not even flinch

Hey Sergio, just so you know, it's not too late to be in your son's life (in some form) if you really want to be better for you and him, you can do it bro. Do it for you first. The gift of taking care of yourself will be a gift for him too. Tomorrow holds many keys to many different futures.

You can see him reflecting as he’s telling his story. It’s gut wrenching to know his newborn baby is in the system. All the stories we hear on this channel about kids in the system, it’s disheartening to think that sweet little baby boy statistically, won’t have a chance at a healthy and happy life. That’s tough to think about. ✌🏼

@johnnyrocberry

3 жыл бұрын

It would be gut wrenching to think about the poor kid's future if this guy had custody...

@howiseeit5129

3 жыл бұрын

Better then being with him!

When he paused to remember his memories. You could see how much he still sees it. And Dann

Makes me so very sad to see such a broken soul. But you still have so much potential, never give up everyday is a new start! I hope he gets the helps he so deserves not only for him but so he can be the father he wants to be.

Best interview yet.

Man its crazy to see what has happened to Sergio. I met Sergio when we were going to Belmont HS. As a matter in fact we would walk home after school with other of our friends including Rudy ( he should know who I'm talking about). I had no idea that he was going through tough times back then emotionally let alone physically. Anyways if he reads this post stay strong my brother and don't give up on yourself. I know your a smart individual you just have to apply yourself in a positive way.

@vgee3926

3 жыл бұрын

@todd sousa easier said than done..

@user-qz1sb8ln1x

3 жыл бұрын

todd sousa hes not his fucking dad dude probably has a whole family lol things dont work like that bro

@JohnSmith-su3ze

3 жыл бұрын

@todd sousa Neither are you

@mwangimichael9502

3 жыл бұрын

He is honeat.if he can have someone who can help he can change

@tormentadelluvia8223

3 жыл бұрын

I'll let him know, he got locked up 3 months ago for a firearm unfortunately

He's stuck...I work in a prison northern cali...psychiatric program... being in a cell alone will fuq you up! Going in as a child and trying to live as a 35yr old when you get out is very hard! I wish they had more programs to help these people get on their feet. STAY STRONG SERGIO.. YOU MADE IT OUT THE JUNGLE.. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING!

The last two minutes of his interview are so raw. You can see the reality of his current situation hitting him vs when he was going over his past. "I like working.... just can't get hired." It's one of those situations where yeah maybe it might get messed up bcuz addiction doesn't exactly let you go and say "hey ok yes go get your life together" but it feels like he can't even get a window to try. The weight of the rock and the hard place came through at full volume right there at the end when he spoke about being absent from his first child's life. This man deserves a few blessings on his life , no matter his past. This definitely set a heavy mindset and perspective on my day today... .

@rachelleensor3147

2 жыл бұрын

Mine too 😥

@lifeinblackandwhite6544

2 жыл бұрын

The world is full of different perspectives. I started a youtube channel and I am sharing this with as many people as possible. I hope you will come check it out. Bless

Man this breaks my heart you can tell he's gone through alot and wants to find a better way. But he doesn't have much options... Sergio I hope you find sobriety and someone offers him a job or a trade he can learn.... God bless you man

@Migue-om8eq

8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately he is no longer with us, was recently killed

He's not use to literally anybody asking questions concerning him. He's getting asked simple questions abt his past and how he feels, and it looks like he's hitting the wall each time

@joelewertow7115

3 жыл бұрын

Astute observation

@dwightchaos9449

2 жыл бұрын

True… he’s also making sure he don’t say nothing that will get him hit later. When you experience sht like that, you tuck it way back and make sure ya don’t think about it anymore.. so it takes time to recall it correctly.

Anytime I watch one of these interviews, not only do I have heart for the men and women interviewed but the support and love from the comments reminds me that there are more good people in the world, people who care and who have big hearts for all people. Gives me more hope than you can imagine, bless 🙏

This is very sad, the PTSD you can see from him towards the end of the interview is very sad, wishing this guy the very best

22:30 "At first, I used to do drugs because it felt good, and it was fun. Now I do drugs just to... not feel." 💯

Ugh this breaks my heart. He seems like a really warm person

It’s really sad how society treats people with felonies. If half of these people had job opportunities they wouldn’t be out on the streets.

@twinkletoes110

4 жыл бұрын

Lee Bartlett That mi amor is no lie!!!

@_whatnext_9319

3 жыл бұрын

@@Terracecasualx5 don't let others define you. There are good people out there willing to give other good people who have made mistakes a second chance, you just have to keep at it (easier said than done I know)

@Terracecasualx5

3 жыл бұрын

¿SeriouSly PeoPle? I know and you are right but after being knocked back and down so many times,you think what’s the point of trying to go straight and join society. Because no one gives a fuck and know one wants to know. So you go back to earning money the way you know how and all ex cons will tell you this. But I’ll keep trying coz it’s too easy to slip into old routines!!

@_whatnext_9319

3 жыл бұрын

@@Terracecasualx5 I get that brother, I truly do. Do what you need to eat and provide for yours, but just know there are still some good ones left it's just a matter of putting yourself out there to come across them. Doesn't later how anyone else views you other than your loved ones. I wish you luck man

@Terracecasualx5

3 жыл бұрын

¿SeriouSly PeoPle? Thank you brother and peace to you and yours.

So sad, I really hope he makes a new path for himself and catches a break. You can see he’s a good person who’s lost it. Why it’s important to be the best parent you can be and give your child all the love you’ve got.