Penitencia con Saskia Niño de Rivera
Primera parte - A los 13 años probé drogas: me embaracé y empecé a venderlas | Tere #Penitencia 181
Tere recounts her childhood trauma, early entrepreneurial spirit, descent into drug use and trafficking, and her ongoing journey of self-reinsertion after nearly a decade in prison.
Las heridas que llevaron a Rubí a matar | Experta Mónica Peralta
Psychologist Mónica Peralta dissects the complex web of systemic and familial violence, trauma, and impunity that shaped Rubí's extreme violent reactions, including the 'yellow cloud' phenomenon, and critiques the Mexican justice system's failure to integrate psychological understanding.
Por huir de la violencia en mi casa, me relacioné con la delincuencia ¦ Renata #sobreviviente
Renata, a survivor of forced disappearance and sexual violence in Mexico, recounts her journey from a vulnerable adolescence into the orbit of organized crime, and her transformation into a powerful activist advocating for peace and a redefined understanding of justice.
Por venganza maté a mi cuñado y a mi hermano | Rubí #Penitencia 180 #entrevista #México
Rubí recounts her life of normalized violence, from a childhood surrounded by drug dealing and parental neglect to committing two homicides in acts of perceived justice and revenge, leading to a 56-year sentence.
Me acusaron de matar a mi novia sin pruebas | María Elizabeth #Penitencia 179 #entrevista #México
An aspiring doctor faces a 70-year feminicide accusation in Mexico, despite scientific evidence and legal analysis pointing to her innocence and a flawed investigation driven by media and societal pressure.
Me enredé con una menor: fui tratante y perdí todo | Fernando #Penitencia 178 #entrevista #México
Fernando, a former architect from a disciplined background, details his descent into human trafficking, his 25-year sentence, and his profound spiritual transformation in prison.
A los 9 años me secuestraron y me entrenaron para matar | Beto #Penitencia 177 #entrevista #México
Beto recounts his life from being abandoned at birth and abused in adoption, to being kidnapped at age 9 and trained by a government-affiliated group to commit murders and abduct children for ritual sacrifices, ultimately leading to his current 72-year prison sentence.
Fui pistolero de un cártel y perdí todo lo que amaba | Miguel Ángel #Penitencia 176 #México
Miguel Ángel, a man with a high IQ and academic opportunities, recounts his journey from a disfunctional family and early exposure to violence to becoming a cartel pistolero and kidnapper, ultimately losing everything he valued while serving a 30-year prison sentence.
Sobreviví 32 años en máxima seguridad, hoy estoy libre | Nucamendi #Penitencia #entrevista #México
After 38 years, including 32 in maximum security, Evaristo Nucamendi Barradas walks free, sharing his raw perspective on freedom, the horrors of incarceration, and his determined path to reintegration in a world he no longer recognizes.
Desperté y mi hija de 5 años ya no estaba | Wendy #Penitencia 175 #México
A mother recounts the harrowing disappearance of her 5-year-old daughter, only to be immediately accused, arrested, and subjected to a four-year legal battle where authorities prioritized blaming her and her husband over actively searching for their child.
Pasé de víctima a sospechoso y mi hija sigue desaparecida | Bruno #Penitencia 174 #testimonio
A father recounts how the disappearance of his 5-year-old daughter led to him and his wife being unjustly accused, detained, and subjected to police brutality, while the actual search for their child stalled due to systemic biases and a flawed investigation.
El cartel me reclutó para secuestrar a secuestradores | Luis #Penitencia 173 #entrevista #México
Luis recounts his journey from a childhood in Acapulco to being recruited by a Mexican cartel, where he was tasked with kidnapping other kidnappers and extortionists, ultimately leading to his capture and a 21-year prison sentence.
Me alquilaba para matar: en venganza mataron a mis padres | Roque #Penitencia #entrevista #méxico
Roque, a man initially jailed for bicycle theft, recounts his 37-year journey through Mexico's most violent prisons, where he became an internal hitman, battled severe addiction, survived HIV infection, and ultimately transformed his life after a devastating personal tragedy.
Maté a la mejor amiga de mi mamá y me arrepiento | Miguel #entrevista #México #testimonio
An incarcerated man confesses to two previously unpunished murders, including that of his mother's best friend, detailing his descent into crime, his struggle with guilt, and his fear of freedom.
Dicen que secuestré sola a un hombre: me condenaron a 50 años sin pruebas | Janette #entrevista
Janette recounts a life marked by intergenerational violence, forced marriage, the abduction of her son, and her current unjust imprisonment for a kidnapping she did not commit, highlighting systemic failures in Mexico's justice system.
Quería dinero rápido y secuestré a tres jóvenes | Gerardo #Penitencia 172 #Entrevista #México
A man recounts his 27-year journey through Mexico's prison system, detailing his evolution from non-violent 'paco' fraud, learned from his father, to kidnapping, driven by avarice, and his eventual profound regret.
Participé en secuestros: era mi única forma de sobrevivir | Anónima #Penitencia #entrevista #México
An anonymous woman, currently serving a 10-year sentence in prison, recounts her life story from a childhood immersed in crime to her involvement in kidnapping and robbery, and her profound transformation behind bars.
Maté sin arrepentirme: mi familia está bien y eso vale todo | Bryan #Penitencia 171 #entrevista
A 22-year-old Mexican drug trafficker, facing life sentences and extradition to the U.S., reveals his unwavering loyalty to organized crime, his family-driven motivations, and a chilling perspective on violence and personal responsibility.
Drogué hombres con Las Goteras y perdí a mi hijo | Karla #Penitencia #entrevista #México
Karla, a former member of the notorious 'Las Goteras' gang, details her decade-long involvement in drugging and robbing men across Mexico City and beyond, revealing the gang's sophisticated operations and her subsequent wrongful murder conviction.
Perdí 13 años: la cárcel me enseñó a ser fuerte | Alejandra Marín - PARTE 2 #Penitencia #entrevista
Alejandra Marín recounts her emotional release after 13 years in Santa Marta prison, detailing the profound challenges of reinsertion into a changed world and her commitment to advocating for a more humane justice system.
14 años presa y mañana salgo libre sin rencor | Ale Marín #Penitencia #podcast #entrevista
Alejandra Marín, known for a viral baby abduction case, recounts her 14-year incarceration, revealing the profound societal pressures, personal tragedies, and systemic injustices that led to her actions and shaped her journey towards freedom.
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