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A Tradition of Violence

Hosted by Unknown Host · EN · 16 episodes

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Episodes
16
Last ep.
12 days ago
Avg length
56m
Booking Probability™
38
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Listen Score
17
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Virality (30d)
47
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About this podcast

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.

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Meet the Candidate: Mike Bornman

May 31, 202654mEp. 5S2

Retired Captain Mike Bornman served 36 years on the LA County Sheriff's Department. Mike worked a number of assignments ranging from the Firestone station to internal affairs, where he investigated misconduct claims that

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A Word from the Incumbent

May 31, 202636mEp. 6S2

Cerise Castle speaks checks in with Sheriff Robert Luna in the midst of his re-election campaign. Luna discusses the department's current stance on deputy gangs, and why he believes a nuanced approach towards department

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Meet the Candidate: Andre White

May 30, 202648mEp. 5S2

Andre White is the youngest candidate in the race for LA County Sheriff. In this interview, he recounts retaliation he faced after reporting a supervisor. He says that current leadership is out of touch, and it is time f

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Meet the Candidate: Oscar Martinez

May 30, 202641mEp. 3S2

Host Cerise Castle sits down with Palmdale Lt. Oscar Martinez, candidate for Sheriff of Los Angeles County. Oscar supports the constitutional sheriffs movement and believes there needs to be AI implemented throughout the

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Meet the Candidate: Eric Strong

May 29, 202659mEp. 2S2

Eric Strong recently retired after 32 years in policing after working at the Compton Police Department, LA Sheriff's Department and the Department of Probation. He is running to the left of Sheriff Robert Luna on a progr

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Election Special 2026: Meet the Candidates

May 28, 20261h 2mEp. 1S2

A Tradition of Violence is back to cover the 2026 Election for Sheriff of Los Angeles County. Current Sheriff Robert Luna is facing a field of 8 challengers, including some familiar faces. Cerise attempts to interview fo

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What Now?

Jan 18, 20231h 5mEp. 14S1

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

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Beyond Deputy Gangs

Jan 11, 20231h 12mEp. 13S1

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 Traditi

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How Hollywood Makes Us Love Cops

Jan 4, 202348mEp. 12S1

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, a

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Los Banditos

Dec 28, 20221h 18mEp. 11S1

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

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Bonus: Interview with Locatora Radio

Dec 21, 202238mS1

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 Sh

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The Executioners

Dec 14, 20221h 0mEp. 10S1

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

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Cowboys and Rattlesnakes

Dec 7, 20221h 2mEp. 9S1

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 issu

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How to Get Paid For Being Fired

Nov 30, 202259mEp. 8S1

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 ab

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The Perfect Breeding Ground

Nov 23, 202252mEp. 7S1

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 hims

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Regulators, Mount Up

Nov 16, 202242mEp. 6S1

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 awa

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Special Update: 2022 Election

Nov 9, 20221h 1mEp. 5S1

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 Villanuev

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33 Y Qué?

Nov 2, 20221h 1mEp. 4S1

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 subpoe

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The Grim Reapers

Oct 26, 20221h 2mEp. 3S1

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 w

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Hunting for Humans

Oct 19, 202255mEp. 2S1

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. Sh

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