In the early 1990s, Mike DiVicino was convicted of a string of robberies and kidnappings in Los Angeles. He was subsequently given three consecutive life sentences. Behind bars, Mike began collecting heartfelt letters from his fellow inmates to centre at-risk youth, giving them insight into how the choices they make today can have dire consequences in the future.<br><br>Mike was released in 2019 after serving 29 years. In today's <em>Unfiltered</em> conversation, he speaks candidly about his life and reminds us that people are redeemable.<br><br>Links:<br><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Joey-Letters-Prison-Book/dp/B09WZMBLL2">Dear Joey: Letters From Prison</a><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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Mike DiVicino: LA Mob Enforcer Turned Mentor

MAR 5, 202445 MIN
Unfiltered

Mike DiVicino: LA Mob Enforcer Turned Mentor

MAR 5, 202445 MIN

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In the early 1990s, Mike DiVicino was convicted of a string of robberies and kidnappings in Los Angeles. He was subsequently given three consecutive life sentences. Behind bars, Mike began collecting heartfelt letters from his fellow inmates to centre at-risk youth, giving them insight into how the choices they make today can have dire consequences in the future.<br><br>Mike was released in 2019 after serving 29 years. In today's <em>Unfiltered</em> conversation, he speaks candidly about his life and reminds us that people are redeemable.<br><br>Links:<br><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Joey-Letters-Prison-Book/dp/B09WZMBLL2">Dear Joey: Letters From Prison</a><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>