Robaba por amor a mis hijos: me dieron 112 años de prisión | Joel #Penitencia 186 #México

Joel's entry into a life of crime was directly linked to his perceived responsibility to support his ailing mother and his stepchildren. He started working at 12 and by 18, was taking on the role of a provider, which he felt compelled to maintain through illicit means when legitimate work proved insufficient.

Joel recounts working from age 12, then taking on two children with Nancy at 18. He states, 'Me acabo de clavar con una muchacha y tiene dos hijos... es mi decisión nada más.' He later explains, 'Lo que cueste es para mi madre lo que cueste. No me interesa. Así tenga que hacer lo que tengan que hacer, pues es para mi madre.'

Joel's second arrest and subsequent 112-year sentence were the result of a fabricated case, torture, and a commander's personal vendetta. He was subjected to electric shocks, nasal torture with chili powder, and threats against his family to force a confession, which was ultimately falsified.

Joel describes being held for 4 days, subjected to cold water, electric shocks, having his nose 'reventado' with Tehuacán and chili piquín. He states, 'Si tú no firmas esta declaración, vamos a violar a tu señora, a tu mamá, a tus hermanos y a tus hijos.' He also mentions, 'Falsificaron mi firma.'

Joel's incarceration directly influenced his son to follow a similar path, leading to his son's arrest for robbery. Joel's deep commitment to his family, however, led him to use his connections and resources to secure his son's release, breaking the immediate cycle for the next generation.

Joel's son, Willy, expressed a desire to 'alcanzar' his father in prison. Joel recounts, 'A la semana siguiente lo agarran por un robo a unas joyerías.' He then details selling inherited land to pay an attorney and getting his son released after 4 years, stating, 'Yo no lo quería aquí a él.'

Joel received an exceptionally long sentence (112 years) for a crime he claims he did not commit, largely due to a police commander's desire to 'make points' and capture someone he had previously failed to apprehend. This highlights how personal ambition within law enforcement can distort justice.

Upon sentencing, Joel heard the commander say, 'Mis influencias pueden más que...' Joel explains, 'Él quería hacer puntos para subir más arriba en su rango, porque era una persona yo que nunca había podido agarrar. Ese era su coraje de él.'