Episode
Borderlands | 5. The Informant
41:26
Published: Tue Sep 28 2021
Description
Recently arrived federal agents Dale and Kelly team up to finally get Robert Chambers — then find an unexpected source of help. 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
Dale Stinson, a veteran DEA agent, shares his experience of working on high-pressure, high-stakes assignments, including working undercover, setting up drug traffickers and being partnered with Kiki Camarena before his murder by the Guadalajara cartel.
00:00 - 01:37 (01:37)
Summary
Dale Stinson, a veteran DEA agent, shares his experience of working on high-pressure, high-stakes assignments, including working undercover, setting up drug traffickers and being partnered with Kiki Camarena before his murder by the Guadalajara cartel. But his new DEA office on the first day seemed to suit him just fine.
EpisodeBorderlands | 5. The Informant
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The informant-building process involves talking with local law enforcement and picking their brains for sources of information and recommendations, and setting up a meeting to assess potential informants.
01:37 - 05:07 (03:29)
Summary
The informant-building process involves talking with local law enforcement and picking their brains for sources of information and recommendations, and setting up a meeting to assess potential informants.
EpisodeBorderlands | 5. The Informant
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Eye-witness testimony and corroborating documentation can provide a high probability of conviction without the need of seizing narcotics.
05:07 - 11:42 (06:35)
Summary
Eye-witness testimony and corroborating documentation can provide a high probability of conviction without the need of seizing narcotics. Police officers may use diagrams and visual aids to connect key players in a criminal organization to build a strong case.
EpisodeBorderlands | 5. The Informant
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
A group of people placed a camera inside a saddle box in a shop owned by Mr. Duncey to monitor a payphone by the wild horse.
11:42 - 15:26 (03:43)
Summary
A group of people placed a camera inside a saddle box in a shop owned by Mr. Duncey to monitor a payphone by the wild horse. They bought three months of a hotel room to set up the camera and had to change it three times a day.
EpisodeBorderlands | 5. The Informant
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The speaker discusses the reality of police work with about 98% of time yielding nothing for 2% of something.
15:26 - 24:31 (09:05)
Summary
The speaker discusses the reality of police work with about 98% of time yielding nothing for 2% of something. The speaker uses an analogy to describe how officers may not go out of their way to help someone in need following an incident.
EpisodeBorderlands | 5. The Informant
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
Despite billions of dollars spent, law enforcement agents knew they were not winning the war on drugs, as those running transportation and drug sales were not directly involved.
24:31 - 35:16 (10:44)
Summary
Despite billions of dollars spent, law enforcement agents knew they were not winning the war on drugs, as those running transportation and drug sales were not directly involved. There were also questionable law enforcement officers regarding Robert, but their identities remain undisclosed.
EpisodeBorderlands | 5. The Informant
PodcastWitnessed: Devil in the Ditch
The potential consequences of "snitching" on a boss or criminal organization can be severe, including being kidnapped and killed or facing retribution from former associates.
35:16 - 38:56 (03:39)
Summary
The potential consequences of "snitching" on a boss or criminal organization can be severe, including being kidnapped and killed or facing retribution from former associates.