Corrupt Rikers Island Guard Reveals How He Became The KINGPIN Of Rikers | The Connect

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Gary Heyward started as a normal jail guard fresh out of the marines. But after financial struggles and exposure to corruption from other corrections officers he soon began running a smuggling ring bringing in tobacco, drugs, and women to the inmates. This behavior eventually landed him in the role of inmate, completely changing his life. Go Support Gary! Book: https://a.co/d/bd09oab YouTube Channel: @garyheyward This Episode Is Sponsored by PrizePicks! Visit https://www.prizepicks.com/connect for a first deposit match up to $100! Need some boost to your mental clarity? Try Magic Mind! https://magicmind.com/ For bonus content sign up for the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mc4qAxpztC6D20wzeS91C?si=0cc12375bcd94733 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU69IWUT8m_qPT01AbelXiA/join 0:00 Intro 1:27 Growing Up In Harlem And The Polo Grounds Projects 6:07 Being Exposed To Corrupt Police At A Young Age 13:08 Hustler’s Relationship With Law Enforcement In Harlem 22:19 Joining The Marines 26:00 Decision To Be A Corrections Officer 29:17 This Episode Is Sponsored By PrizePicks! 31:22 Learning As A Rookie Corrections Officer 38:17 Being A CO With Old Friends As Inmates 46:21 Explaining How Dangerous Rikers Island Is/Smuggling Weapons 57:29 What Causes The Violence In Rikers 1:04:28 How The Drug Trade Operated In Rikers Island 1:08:37 Gary’s Introduction To Officer Corruption 1:15:14 Getting Started Smuggling Contraband And Making Money 1:22:36 Developing A Gambling Problem And Other Addictions 1:30:21 This Episode Is Sponsored By MAGIC MIND 1:31:14 Scaling Operations And Bringing In Drugs 1:42:54 Running A Cellphone And Bringing Women To Inmates 1:53:04 How Guards Encouraged Abuse And Assault 2:03:05 The End Of The Run And Getting Caught 2:17:57 Turning His Life Around After Prison And Wrapping Up