Episode
Borderlands | 4. The Door
44:04
Published: Tue Sep 21 2021
Description
Sheriff Thompson tightens his grip on power in Far West Texas, but rumors swirl his reach is even greater than that. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Witnessed, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Witnessed show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Campside Media & Sony Music Entertainment production. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chapters
The author visits a retired man who was friends with Chambers during their younger years and had grown up in the same world as him, spanning across the 1970s border, with him and his team arriving at the man's home to speak with him.
00:00 - 02:22 (02:22)
Summary
The author visits a retired man who was friends with Chambers during their younger years and had grown up in the same world as him, spanning across the 1970s border, with him and his team arriving at the man's home to speak with him.
EpisodeBorderlands | 4. The Door
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Monroe becomes acquainted with the formation of the cocaine routes from Colombia through Mexico, which later transforms Robert Chambers from a small-time outlaw into a West Texas drug kingpin.
02:22 - 07:45 (05:22)
Summary
Monroe becomes acquainted with the formation of the cocaine routes from Colombia through Mexico, which later transforms Robert Chambers from a small-time outlaw into a West Texas drug kingpin. This story unveils the rise of powerful drug cartels and the life-changing events that made it happen.
EpisodeBorderlands | 4. The Door
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Monroe's plan to end the intimidation campaign against him was to send a plea to Sheriff Thompson by way of the drug lord Amado Carrillo Fuentes.
07:45 - 14:34 (06:49)
Summary
Monroe's plan to end the intimidation campaign against him was to send a plea to Sheriff Thompson by way of the drug lord Amado Carrillo Fuentes. Sheriff Thompson played a key role in bringing down Pablo Acosta.
EpisodeBorderlands | 4. The Door
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The life and death of a drug lord had a significant impact on the war on drugs and the lives of individuals involved in drug trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border.
14:34 - 22:30 (07:55)
Summary
The life and death of a drug lord had a significant impact on the war on drugs and the lives of individuals involved in drug trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border.
EpisodeBorderlands | 4. The Door
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
A reporter interviews Catherine, who started working as a secretary for Sheriff Thompson, but quickly realized the negative and corrupt atmosphere of the workplace.
22:30 - 27:32 (05:01)
Summary
A reporter interviews Catherine, who started working as a secretary for Sheriff Thompson, but quickly realized the negative and corrupt atmosphere of the workplace.
EpisodeBorderlands | 4. The Door
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The sheriff of a small town plants evidence to match a false report, relying on the town's most notorious gossipers to spread false rumors.
27:32 - 34:11 (06:39)
Summary
The sheriff of a small town plants evidence to match a false report, relying on the town's most notorious gossipers to spread false rumors.
EpisodeBorderlands | 4. The Door
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Monroe alleges that a Sheriff in 1991 was implying that law enforcement should be involved in drug smuggling and had connections with a drug supplier.
34:11 - 39:55 (05:43)
Summary
Monroe alleges that a Sheriff in 1991 was implying that law enforcement should be involved in drug smuggling and had connections with a drug supplier. The Sheriff also wanted to keep his connection with the supplier hidden.
EpisodeBorderlands | 4. The Door
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
In the next episode of Borderlands, we will follow the story of an individual who dedicated their career to track drug traffickers in Mexico and lost a colleague to them.
39:55 - 41:30 (01:35)
Summary
In the next episode of Borderlands, we will follow the story of an individual who dedicated their career to track drug traffickers in Mexico and lost a colleague to them. They are now paying close attention to the escalating drug problem in Presidio County.