"He Stole My Identity!" Living with the Trauma of a Father's Criminal Enterprise

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🗓️ 27 January 2025

⏱️ 78 minutes

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In this profoundly moving and unflinching interview, Zett Espinoza opens up about the profound trauma of growing up under the control of her father, the leader of a criminal organization built around the distribution of illegal pornography, brothels, exploitation and sex toys. As a child, Zett and her brothers were kidnapped by their father, forced to change their identities, and hidden from the world to shield him from law enforcement. Within this shadowy existence, they were subjected to relentless manipulation, psychological torture, and physical abuse. Her father used fear and coercion to control their lives and even pressured them into aiding his illegal enterprises, robbing them of their innocence and freedom. Zett speaks candidly about the emotional and psychological toll this harrowing experience took on her—revealing how the trauma of being raised in such a dark and exploitative environment impacted her sense of self and her ability to trust. Despite this, her story is one of resilience and hope as she recounts her journey to reclaim her identity, heal from the scars of the past, and rebuild her life on her terms. Link to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mioninDsRnY Check out my links: https://collierlandry.com/links Ways You Can Support this Podcast: ➡️ Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/collierlandry ➡️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collierlandry?sub_confirmation=1 ➡️ AMAZON WISH LIST: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3FH1VW897OG84 ➡️ Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/collier-landry ➡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/collierlandry ➡️ Merch Store: https://www.collierlandry.com/store ➡️ Shop Using My Amazon Affiliate Link (It's FREE!): https://www.amazon.com/shop/collierlandry Collier's Live Schedule: Instagram: Tuesday 2 pm ET / 11 am PT YouTube/@collierlandry: Wednesdays & Sundays 6 pm ET / 3 pm PT It's important to consider seeking support from a licensed mental health professional or support group. Talking to a trusted friend/family member can also be beneficial in overcoming trauma and its aftermath. •Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ •Trauma-Recovery.org: https://trauma-recovery.org/ •American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/ •National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml •National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 https://www.rainn.org/ •National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 https://www.thehotline.org/ Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and reflects my independent opinion. Sources include public news sites, interviews, court documents, and similar materials. Statements from others are considered alleged unless confirmed. I am not a licensed therapist or medical professional, and this content is not a substitute for professional mental health advice or treatment. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, consult a qualified healthcare professional. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information is provided "as is" without guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or suitability. Views expressed are personal and may change over time. Verify all information independently. I am not liable for any errors, omissions, or damages arising from the use of this content. #truestory #mentalhealth #traumarecovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It became very, very, very wealthy in a very short amount of time.
0:03.6	And the deeper he went, the darker he went.
0:06.5	And, you know, to the point where, yes, he was producing and distributing kiddie porn.
0:11.1	The government found out about it.
0:12.9	And so my father decided that it would be really a great idea to have his children start working for him.
0:19.2	I started when I was four years old.
0:23.6	Testimony continued today in the most notorious criminal trial in where Dr. John Boyle is accused
0:28.6	of killing his wife, Marine. The boy confidently told the jury it was his decision to testify
0:33.0	against his father. I heard a scream. I heard a son about It's about this wow. We, the jury, find the defendant guilty.
0:40.6	I decided at an early age that our trauma should not be what defines us.
0:45.0	It's what we choose to do with it that does.
0:47.2	I'm here to share my unique perspective on true crime, mental health, society, and popular culture, and always with a slight sense of humor.
0:55.4	I'm Collier Landry and welcome to my show.
0:58.2	Zette, you are an L.A. native.
1:01.2	I was born in Los Angeles. I was born in East L.A. in 1969.
1:05.6	You can do the math there at my age.
1:10.6	And I grew up in a very interesting time, I think, in California history. It was the
1:16.2	golden age of porn, and it was also the golden age for the Christian revival. So, and my,
1:25.5	and my family life actually represented that very well very well yeah you had both sides of that right
1:31.7	yeah i did my dad um my dad his name is joseph jessie espinoza he's professional criminal he was a
1:38.9	pornographer and um he also delved into some kitty porn. Oh, wow.
1:45.0	Yeah.
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