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This transcript details the story of a saloon girl who carried a pistol in her money box and accidentally shot herself after having a few drinks.
The Thompson and Chambers case caused resentment among co-workers and a lack of respect for Sheriff Dale Thompson by the people who came to work for him. The emotions surrounding the case went beyond Chambers' drug trafficking and impacted the community in Texas.
A DEA agent testifies in federal court that Sheriff Rick Thompson and Robert Chambers were both involved in the hunt for Lico's dad on the night he was held hostage in Paso Lajitas. The agent also shares his thoughts about confronting Chambers in case he went crazy.
Robert had a plan to earn $500,000 from horse trailer smuggling and he also planned to build a pyramid-like big house. He stored his illegal money in PVC pipes and sunk them in ponds.
Robert agrees to testify against the sheriff in a drug smuggling case, stating "Desperate people do desperate shit." He later gains a deal with prosecutors and starts working as a landman in North Texas.
The speaker expresses their suspicions of smuggling and plans on calling law enforcement and federal officials to investigate, citing information from past interviews and research on the topic.
Catherine Palmier, the secretary for Rick Thompson, was forbidden from being in contact with Robert Chambers, her old friend. The podcast explores the story of Robert Chambers and his transformation from a friend to a violent and abusive predator.
The War on Drugs left a legacy of casualties, including notorious drug kingpins like Pablo Acosta and dedicated law enforcement officers like DEA agent Kiki Camarena. Despite differing perspectives, contradictions, and larger-than-life legends, the importance of thinking like a criminal to be a good cop endures.
The high desert of the Borderlands carries many tales of lawmen and outlaws, each with a complicated history that blends the two roles. As told by sources in the region, these stories are brought to life in a landscape that continues to captivate visitors with its beauty and mystery.