#445 Apr 30, 21

Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Victor Avila - Former ICE Special Agent & Author of Agent Under Fire: A Murder and a Manifesto

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Top Ranked Criminal Justice (CJEvolution) Podcast. Top ranked because of YOU, the listener and supporter. I am very grateful and appreciative for each of you. If you are a new listener, welcome. We know you will love the show and content. If you are a long-time listener, welcome back. Please give us a 5-Star Rating on Apple Podcasts. A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who work and serve in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you are HONORED, CHERISHED and YOU ARE LOVED. Keep up the great work and be safe. If you are looking for technology that can help keep your troops safer, look no further than Detectachem. This hand held technology is a MUST-HAVE for your organization. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and NOW COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com This is powerful show that will keep you on the edge of your seat. My friend, Victor Avila is back on the show. He is a former ICE Special Agent and is the Author of his new book, Agent Under Fire: A Murder and Manifesto. “Former ICE Special Agent Victor Avila’s story of survival and courage is a harrowing must read. His dedication to obtaining justice for his partner, Jaime Zapata, who was murdered just inches away while on assignment in Mexico, is honorable and a reflection of his character. The government coverup of what happened and their retaliation against him for telling the truth is unforgivable. You won’t be able to put this book down.” Agent Under Fire: A Murder and a Manifesto is a true story of unprecedented corruption, international intrigue, human trafficking, money laundering, drug-running, mass murders, and government evasion. Chalk full of page-turning stories and revelatory insights into Mexico’s criminal underworld, this book moves beyond the everyday true crime memoir and delves into the larger question of what it means for a family man to put his life on the line every day to topple some of the cruelest criminal organizations known to mankind. The book also serves as a manifesto, exploring solutions to misguided immigration policies and offering a unique perspective on what it will take to control our southern border and protect vulnerable American families. You can find Victor and his book here: www.agentunderfirebook.com Stay tuned for more great episodes on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast www.cjevolution.com Patrick

A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the brave men and women who work and serve in the Criminal Justice Field. Remember you are HONORED, CHERISHED and YOU ARE LOVED. Keep up the great work and be safe.

If you are looking for technology that can help keep your troops safer, look no further than Detectachem. This hand held technology is a MUST-HAVE for your organization. Detecting illicit drugs, explosives and NOW COVID-19. Check out their link at www.cjevolution.com

This is powerful show that will keep you on the edge of your seat. My friend, Victor Avila is back on the show. He is a former ICE Special Agent and is the Author of his new book, Agent Under Fire: A Murder and Manifesto.

“Former ICE Special Agent Victor Avila’s story of survival and courage is a harrowing must read. His dedication to obtaining justice for his partner, Jaime Zapata, who was murdered just inches away while on assignment in Mexico, is honorable and a reflection of his character. The government coverup of what happened and their retaliation against him for telling the truth is unforgivable. You won’t be able to put this book down.”

Agent Under Fire: A Murder and a Manifesto is a true story of unprecedented corruption, international intrigue, human trafficking, money laundering, drug-running, mass murders, and government evasion. Chalk full of page-turning stories and revelatory insights into Mexico’s criminal underworld, this book moves beyond the everyday true crime memoir and delves into the larger question of what it means for a family man to put his life on the line every day to topple some of the cruelest criminal organizations known to mankind. The book also serves as a manifesto, exploring solutions to misguided immigration policies and offering a unique perspective on what it will take to control our southern border and protect vulnerable American families.

You can find Victor and his book here:

www.agentunderfirebook.com

Stay tuned for more great episodes on The Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast

www.cjevolution.com

Patrick

Creators and Guests

Host

Patrick Fitzgibbons

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and former Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is now a Program Lead for FHE Health in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is passionate about helping first responders who are struggling, and he also sought treatment for his struggles. He holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business, and is currently studying to become a licensed mental health clinician in the State of Florida. Patrick also speaks to first responder organizations about health and wellness for personnel.