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A Tradition of Violence is a podcast about deputy gangs that operate within the LA County Sheriff’s Department. Host Cerise Castle wrote the history of deputy gangs in LA for Knock LA, exposing their 50-year reign of terror and murder.

A Tradition of Violence


    • Jan 18, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    What Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 57:51 Transcription Available


    Deputy gangs don't seem to be going anywhere. In fact, their violence and influence seems to be growing. So, what is there to do to stop them? Doesn't anyone care?  A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Beyond Deputy Gangs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 63:01 Transcription Available


    Deputy gang members aren't the only ones who are responsible for violence and corruption. Actions of LA County Sheriff's Department personnel have led to unlawful arrests, devastating injuries, and even deaths. A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How Hollywood Makes Us Love Cops

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 40:32 Transcription Available


    LA is home to the entertainment industry. Police agencies work closely with writers, producers and executives to create programming that puts them in the best light. These television shows dominate network programming, and influence the beliefs of their viewers. A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Los Banditos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 68:56 Transcription Available


    The East Los Angeles Sheriff's station has the most documented history of deputy gangs. Today, the station is dominated Banditos. Member activities allegedly include leaving dead rats for enemies and killing teenagers. A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bonus: Interview with Locatora Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 31:36 Transcription Available


    The deputy gang story continues to unfold every day. Cerise is taking a much needed break this week from reporting. For now, a special bonus interview with Locatora Radio highlighting ongoing issues with the LA County Sheriffs department, what went into making this podcast, and how people can support victims.  A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs.  Follow Locatora Radio on Instagram and Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Executioners

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 52:46 Transcription Available


    Deputies tied to the 3000 Boys at Men's Central Jail have made their way to the streets of Compton and formed a new gang. Their brutal tactics have captured the attention of the public. A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cowboys and Rattlesnakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 54:57 Transcription Available


    Most people think of Los Angeles as a progressive county. But the Antelope Valley has a long history of white supremacist violence, sometimes helped along by deputy gangs. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department issued this statement following the swearing in of Robert G. Luna: "In his inauguration speech on Saturday, Sheriff Robert Luna reaffirmed his commitment to eradicating deputy gangs from the Department, and stated that under his leadership, the Department will be guided by three overriding principles: integrity, accountability and collaboration. https://youtu.be/uxiH_fLtHwo Earlier today (12/6/2022), he welcomed the Inspector General back to restore appropriate oversight at the Department. https://lasd.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Transparency_BOS_letter_COC_Luna.pdf In the weeks and months ahead, you'll hear more from the Sheriff about how the department will implement his zero-tolerance policy on deputy gangs.” A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How to Get Paid For Being Fired

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 52:14 Transcription Available


    Deputies are caught lying in court and fired, but get their jobs back through an appeal. Evidence of misconduct is suppressed with the help of local district attorneys. We want to hear from you. If you have a question about deputy gangs, or the LASD please send an email to lasdgangs@gmail.com  A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Perfect Breeding Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 42:22 Transcription Available


    Outside the eyes of the public, violence inside Los Angeles County jails at the hands of the 3000 and 2000 Boys deputy gangs went unchecked. But the efforts of incarcerated people eventually brought down the sheriff himself.  A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Regulators, Mount Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 35:01 Transcription Available


    Deputy gang members have risen to the top of the department. Employees are told to 'work in the grey', and killings become frequent.  A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Special Update: 2022 Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 55:02 Transcription Available


    Today in Los Angeles County, ballots are being counted in one of the most watched races for sheriff in the United States. Former Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna makes the case for why he should replace Alex Villanueva.  A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 Y Qué?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 55:16 Transcription Available


    Currently, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is headed by Alex Villanueva. He's billed himself as a progressive democrat, but his administration has denied the existence of deputy gangs existence, defied subpoenas and met with right wing extremists.  A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Grim Reapers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 55:02 Transcription Available


    In the early 1990's, the LA County Sheriff's station in Lennox was the birthplace of a new deadly deputy gang: The Grim Reapers.  A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hunting for Humans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 47:50 Transcription Available


    The Lynwood Vikings terrorized Los Angeles resident's and other deputies who resisted their brutality. One man died trying to bring them down.   A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Origins of Evil

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 52:35 Transcription Available


    In the 1960's, a group of deputies at the East Los Angeles Sheriff's station formed a gang called the Little Red Devils. It was the beginning of a 50 year history of deputy gangs that has led to brutal beatings, illegal detentions, and even death.  A Tradition of Violence is hosted and executive produced by Cerise Castle. She's an award winning journalist who wrote the first ever history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, available at lasdgangs.com Music by Yelohill and Steelz. For breaking news and updates on deputy gangs, follow @lasdgangs on social media. To support Cerise's reporting, and for exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the patreon.com/lasdgangs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Introducing: A Tradition of Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 1:46 Transcription Available


    A Tradition of Violence is a podcast about deputy gangs that operate within the LA County Sheriff's Department. Host Cerise Castle wrote the history of deputy gangs in LA for Knock LA, exposing their 50-year reign of terror and murder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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