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I Was 19, Addicted to Pills, and Charged with Murder — This Is My Story | John Lendall
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John Lendall’s life spiraled before it ever had a chance to begin. Growing up in Massachusetts with parents addicted to drugs, John dropped out of high school as a freshman and ended up in juvenile detention twice before turning 18. By 19, he was hooked on pills and chasing his next high — until one night, a robbery for drugs turned deadly. Charged with murder and facing 18–20 years, John took a plea deal and cooperated with authorities. He spent 12 years behind bars. In this interview, John shares what really happened that night, what prison taught him, and how he's trying to rebuild a life after a childhood of chaos and a past he can’t undo. #TrueCrime #PrisonStory #AddictionRecovery #JuvenileJustice #MurderCase #LockedInWithIanBick #CrimePodcast #FromPrisonToRedemption Connect with John Lendall: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmandistillers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobythedistillerydog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.lendall.2025 Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Get 50% off the Magic Mind offer here: https://www.magicmind.com/IANB50. #magicmind #mentalwealth #mentalperformance Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Use code LOCKEDIN for 20% OFF Wooooo Energy Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps:
00:00:00 John Lendle's Troubled Past and Prison Sentence
00:04:36 Childhood Exposure to Illegal Activities
00:09:50 Impact of Gang Presence on School Life
00:15:11 Life in Juvenile Detention
00:20:09 Unconventional Journey Home
00:25:22 Journey into Drug Addiction
00:31:09 Initiation into Armed Robbery
00:37:01 The Gunshot Incident and Its Aftermath
00:42:40 Arrest and Confession: A Turning Point
00:48:01 Legal Challenges and Sentencing
00:54:19 Struggles with Addiction and Recovery in Prison
00:59:02 Navigating Prison Life and Social Dynamics
01:04:15 Journey of Self-Forgiveness and Reflection
01:09:24 Evolution of Communication: Texting to Facetiming
01:14:29 Juggling Multiple Jobs: A Personal Journey
01:19:35 The Impact of Rescuing Dogs as Pets
01:24:18 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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