Chapter
The Mystery of the Missing Rick Thompson
01:31 - 09:15 (07:44)
A journalist shares his investigative journey to find out the truth behind the disappearance of a man called Rick Thompson.
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A young man named Lico recounts his traumatic experience of witnessing gun violence in his home and feeling helpless as his father was shot.
01:31 - 04:30 (02:59)
Gun Violence
Summary
A young man named Lico recounts his traumatic experience of witnessing gun violence in his home and feeling helpless as his father was shot.
ChapterThe Mystery of the Missing Rick Thompson
EpisodeBorderlands | 1. A Wild Place
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
John Gibler recounts his childhood experiences during the drug war in Mexico.
04:32 - 07:35 (03:02)
Drug War
Summary
John Gibler recounts his childhood experiences during the drug war in Mexico. He was harassed and interrogated by the police, which left a lasting impact on him.
ChapterThe Mystery of the Missing Rick Thompson
EpisodeBorderlands | 1. A Wild Place
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The story of Robert Chambers and Rick Thompson illustrates how a quiet Texas region was drawn into the midst of a larger and more complex war.
07:35 - 09:15 (01:40)
Texas
Summary
The story of Robert Chambers and Rick Thompson illustrates how a quiet Texas region was drawn into the midst of a larger and more complex war. Tracking their story drives the listener to a billion-dollar cocaine bust that changed the social fabric of the communities they were part of.