EXCLUSIVE! DAVID AYALA - Full Podcast Interview. "From Infamy To Freedom!"

This is an EXCLUSIVE podcast interview with Chicago's very own "David Ayala." David, along with his cousin Jimmy Soto, were recently exonerated after serving over 42 years in prison for a crime they didn't commit. They made history by becoming Illinois longest serving prison inmates to be then exonerated.
You will hear how I met David just last week by a chance encounter (divine encounter) at a tattoo removal place. We started talking and were able to connect and set up this podcast interview a week later.
David grew up on the southwest side of Chicago in a neighborhood that would later become known as "Little Village" or "La Villita."
You will hear him share his life story. From the fun times running around as a little kid, skitching on the back of cars in the winter, jumping from garage to garage for fun in in the summer, to then becoming one of Chicago's most infamous inmates.
You will get an in-depth personal view of this man, his thoughts, emotions, and experiences. You will hear what things helped him remain hopeful and never give up despite having a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
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[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

Please consider donating to David Ayala's GoFundMe page. The link is in the video description notes 🙏🏼 gofund.me/70eba86b

[@qjc21]

I grew up in Pilsen and I remember this incident. I’m the same age as David. I always thought about him as I grew up. Deep down I knew he will be free one day and seeing him free and exonerated really makes me glad. Good luck on your new life David.

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

🙏🏼🫡👍🏼

[@rivera75nesto]

Keep your head up I heard many stories of you growing up in the system 🅿️🆙💯🙌🏼

[@ILLSTATEHARDHITTER]

God Bless Brother. Never thought we would see this day. Great inspiration to the Brothers that need it.

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

His story is definitely inspiring. It shows resilience in the midst of severe adversity. To remain hopeful and never give up. 💪🏼🫡🙏🏼✝️

[@atole7767]

@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast it was a very good interview, don't forget to ask him if he knows the beginning of the rammers, I cannot find the hoodie like the one you have brother!!!

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

@atole7767 send me a DM on the Wrong To Strong Chicago Podcast Facebook page for info on how to get a hoodie 👍🏼

[@karinaontiveros7329]

🙏🙏🙏🙏very strong testimony God Bless

[@JoJo-yi1qc]

Grew up on 26 n Karlov 1976-1998 even as a kid I remember it all the store on kedvale n Bonnie’s down the block from me.

[@wrongtostrong]

At Wrong to Strong, our mission is to empower individuals to overcome their past mistakes, setbacks, and challenges and turn them into sources of strength and growth. We believe that everyone has the potential to learn from their failures, develop resilience, and build a more fulfilling life. Through our programs, resources, and community, we aim to inspire and support individuals in their journey towards personal transformation, self-discovery, and success. Our ultimate goal is to create a world where people embrace their imperfections, learn from their experiences, and thrive in their unique journey of becoming the best version of themselves.

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

Amen! 🥋👟🛡🗡🪖🙏🏼✝️

[@mistertonygee]

Amen

[@TD1021-]

Wow just goosebumps i wrote a comment that was similar to what id love to do. Help the younger guys that have alot of the wrong peer pressures in their ears that theyre trying to perceive as right when its really wrong and you glorifying the wrong shit to the next generation is wronger. I get it ive lived it. If you ever need help or with something to help communities in need and things likr that. Much love brother 1 love

[@atole7767]

Welcome... back big brother, we need to do part two brothers!!!

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

God willing, we can have him join us again on a later date. I'm just just excited to have been able to have this conversation with him this one time. Thanks for tuning in 🫡🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

[@lightofchicagoproductionz9012]

Noooo wayyy all snapped and went hard with this !!

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

Thanks for watching 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼🫡

[@ShaD85]

It is absolutely amazing how the Lord is divinely orchestrating all this. His plan, His purpose! I felt the Holy Spirit all over this interview. I pray He continue to heal, strengthen, and encourage you for the calling that is on each of your lives. May the Lord bless you and keep you, make His face shine upon you, and grant to you His peace in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! 🙏🏻

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

God is definitely the One who made this interview and meeting possible. It's definitely a God thing & a blessing to have been able to sit down with him and record this conversation. May it reach those who need to hear it 🙏🏼

[@enriquemata9657]

Welcome back ! God bless !

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

🙏🏼🙌🏽

[@freestylecrownmusic]

Welcome back home !!!! 🙏🏼

[@nolove857]

Wow....this man has changed a lot. He has gone through a lot. I knew him from back in the days and ran with him and the boys back in them days. David, im glad you out bro its unfortunate what happened not just to you but what happened that day at the park and to those families. Good to see you doin good and i hope you will get real close to with your family. Bless you bro.....be strong and be safe.

[@nolove857]

These new age gangbangers don't care about anything or respect anything anymore. There is no structure, loyalty or anything anymore. I mean I don't condone being in a street gang

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

Thanks for sharing this insight with us and for tuning in. God bless you bro 🙏🏼🫡

[@nolove857]

@@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast God bless you to brotha

[@user-wo4bq6qm8e]

Good interview 🙏🏼

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

Thanks for tuning in bro. We appreciate it 🫡🙌🫱🏻‍🫲🏼🙏🏼

[@user-wu2vc1cb1v]

God bless David and your cousin Jimmy 42 years locked up innocent God never abandoned you and Jimmy🙌🙌🙏 Never give up Amen

[@ambroforever]

Sammy!!! Glad to see these 2 brothers freed I spent time with them in stateville both are really good people. Nothing but love. The “Sammy” part of my comment is an inside joke we shared. Stay blessed brothers ( Lil Bob)

[@SpringfieldTone]

Very strong testimony! God bless yous both 🙏🏼

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

Thanks bro. God bless you and your family as well 🙏🏼 🫡

[@charlieramz3126]

Grew up in KTown in the 70s and 80s with Dave and them being a bit older, watching them do their thing. We did the skeetchin’ too and jump garages. Alfonzo’s was the store to go to in our hood. Crazy how long back that was and how fast life went. Welcome home Dave.

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

🫡🙏🏼

[@josebazaldua1664]

Welcome home David, I'm glad for you homie and pray 🙏 that you have a blessed journey on your next chapter of your life, God Bless 🙏

[@mistertonygee]

Blessings to the Brother David, May all your plans and blessings come to fruition! Its a beautiful sight to see the brother looking to make a difference to someones life! Heal your soul brotha, The greatness of God will follow!🙏 May we all heal(Gangmembers and former Gangmembers, O.G's) our soul and see through the darkness and touch the light! #WrongtoStrong

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

🙏🏼

[@darealgranja2624]

Welcome home Tio💯

[@parvindergill4415]

He is right 100%. When you are rock bottom in any situation, that's when you find out who are family and friends.

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

💯

[@89147]

"When you are rock bottom in any situation, that's when you find out who are family and friends." Absolutely!!

[@Joel23563]

Wow man you can really tell he’s a new man. Blessing

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

🙏🏼👍🏼

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

🙏🏼

[@Maravilloso69.]

Bro I spent many yrs in prison myself. , welcome 🙏 home brother and congratulations. Enjoy the rest of your freedom. God bless you and your family. From California.

[@thinklikeakingpin6630]

Man I remember being a kid and seeing the people working to help free you even during the Independence Parade on 26th . My prayers go out ti you and Thank almighty God that He set you free! Spiritually and physically

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

Amen 🙌☝🏼✝️💪🏼

[@XPajaritoX]

That brother said alotta righteous real shit that these younger guys are forgetting ,your heart has to be as big as your nuts in Chicago even if you dont believe in god or the devil they def believe in you , follow a righteous path even if its rough, nobody perfect but do your best my brothas , Amor

[@user-lr4br2yz2i]

GOD BLESS YOU MY BROTHER ITS GOOD TOO SEE THAT YOU HAVE CHANGE YOUR LIFE GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS

[@luckylouie8752]

Thank you God for liberating David and Jimmy and for allowing them to share their incredible story. Although I too, shared my time with both of them in the past.... I feel just as blessed and inspired to receive the message. 🙏❤🙏

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

Amen bro. God bless you as well! 🙏🏼☝🏼✝️🫡🙌

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

You can reach out directly to David via email @ [e-mail]

[@luckylouie8752]

Thank you my Brother! 🙏

[@8alfonso3]

God bless david ayala im from the east side of lil ville but i have to tip my hat to him and admit that all the big dawgs are gone hes one or the only one that is out to make a difference.

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

🫡🙏🏼

[@realtalk1942]

Love love

[@johnsanchez5263]

Great interview! Hi David glad your home. Ive been praying for you bro and will continue to pray. I grew up in little village and am in my 50s now but also gave my life to Christ and have been changed forever. Reachnout if you need a brother in christ to talk to or hang out with. I also own a commercial cleaning company and recommend youn start one as its been a blessing to me and my family. Praying for you.

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

🙏🏼🙌

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

You can contact David via email @ [e-mail]

[@gangsterscopsandpolitician1586]

Interesting interview, I'd love to interview him also one day, put some of the rumors to rest. Justice should always prevail in this country. Stay Blessed!

[@felipenavarro9743]

Saludos from El Paso Texas

[@jeremievivianagriffin9458]

Ignacio "Casper" Rosario was sent to New Mexico & was in Tamms.I was with him when he was sent to NM,that was in 1996 & about 1998 he was sent to Tamms.

[@ghettoside671]

I was in statesville during Caspers time there I was in B west but back then it was all open so we always went to F house yard and chill with brothers there ...Then I got shipped to Menard and then placed in Pontiac seg till I got out in 2010 they had the brothers on lock down in Pontiac

[@jeremievivianagriffin9458]

@@ghettoside671 He's out,he did 43 yrs.

[@juniorsilva-gu9cj]

Welcome home Glad you are putting God first

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

☝🏼✝️🙏🏼

[@mattpetrousek6709]

Welcome home God bless you 🙏

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

🙏🏼

[@c.r.dingillo7751]

God Bless.MY BROTHER ..

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

God bless you and your family as well 🙏🏼

[@DudeNem-dq2vx]

Welcome home brother

[@SlimPyro773]

God blessed brother ! It’s good to hear this brother got his freedom back and God was with him through everything even when you think he’s not he’s with us at all times, grew up in Little Village as well and remember hearing about this brother being from the same side. Heavenly Father in the kingdom of Heaven watch over this brother and give him peace and happiness, in the name of Jesus Christ Amen. Stay up David! Good to see you home

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

Amen bro 🙏🏼✝️🫡

[@Crash-Out]

David you were in Tamms with my uncle Robert Casillas Aka Lord Rush he's still fighting for his life back he's never going to give up hopefully he'll be free someday soon so happy to hear your free god bless you brother Amor

[@ghettoside671]

Rush is your uncle ? Tell him king Mousie said what's up I got out in 2010 I got deported to Mexico tell him

[@realtalk1942]

He worked in the law library with big pochie in the 1980s cool cool brother of the struggle

[@frank3503]

I remember David from 26th street. We had a sit down at the Pepe’s couple doors from his house. I was a few years older than him. Ask. Him if he remembers Lou’s store ???

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

👍🏼

[@user-lx1wp8sl9x]

@DavidAyala-qg4esa lot of blood on your hands SiR

[@Crash-Out]

​@DavidAyala-qg4eshello sir do you remember a brother that was in Tamms with you he is my uncle Robert Casillas Aka Lord Rush he's still fighting for his life trying to come home I'm so happy you got your freedom brother god bless you and your family Amor 💙💯🙏💪

[@Crash-Out]

​@@user-lx1wp8sl9xyous cops need to stop harassing him already he's a innocent man!

[@user-lx1wp8sl9x]

@@Crash-Out ain’t no cop. He was the leader of the n notorious GTS for many years, he started the folkkz.we have no idea how many orders he gave or hits.

[@robertvillagomez9963]

Where can I get one of those hoodies?

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

I have those made here locally. Shoot me an email [e-mail] & we'll go from there. Thanks.

[@nolove857]

You have a big lawsuit bro. Go after them fooz sue the state.

[@4700made]

Hes not interested in that. When you have the holy spirit and god in your soul its easy to forgive and forget the past..you fill rich and abundant within in. Reach out and talk to god and your life will change.

[@R.Es1]

Wow man. This Man and his cousins story is crazy. Such an unfortunate event that fell upon him n his cousin to have their freedom stolen by a Heathen , corrupt, disgusting Government system. I hope HIM n his Cousin sue the system for MILLIONS and get make the system pay for the injustice. It's truly shocking to see how he survived and maintained his sanity while being isolated aka tortured for so many years. Respect to Him and his cousin.

[@alleycat5452]

He what in 60s 70s looks good boy

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

60 years old. He was 18 when he went in.

[@Foulexandro]

What was that beat you played in the beginning?

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

It's a beat I bought from "Audio Jungle" site. A few people have told me they like that beat 🎵

[@Foulexandro]

@@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast brooo it’s fire I thought you made it. Excellent podcast G! David Ayala looks so young for his age, prison preserves mfs if they program right!

[@jesselooez9359]

Paying for sins in advance is Krazy. I hope this man is all paid up. I hope the same for myself. Smart man to keep from spotlighting the wrong thing.

[@Foulexandro]

🔥🔥

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

🙌

[@DavidAyala-cu3qt]

Lil Bob Dog , miss you bro , get up with me.

[@jessenunez5918]

Makes you think about the people in your life.I have a lot of respect for David he never rolled they told him he was going to do 2 Life sentences and still did not roll. Or ratted Why? That's the rule. Basic rules.

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

🫡🙏🏼

[@jessegomez842]

God bless my brother in Christ David. The enemy attacked you in prison because you are a threat to satan's kingdom but the Lord is with you!

[@crusher926]

Wonder if he has visit little village since he has been out.

[@auroraibanez3597]

Glad you are out Sir.

[@user-xc5pz8qb8z]

47:00 🌟💪

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

Thanks for tuning in 🫡🙌

[@GauravSingh-nz7hi]

BringK Jimmy Soto also for the interview

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

That interview with Jimmy will be released soon. It's already recorded.

[@TD1021-]

Yo brudda when the deuces got busted in the early 2000s i think it was from 02 maybe 03 i was 10. Also rifht after grew up with latin kings all around me then the UVLs for a few years off independence n Im a polak. Much love to all the brothers and sisters that made mistakes and came out trying to do right by everybody meaning i give out respect as a grown man now we all know the truth can never be considered disrespect. Its a fact and should be left at that. Im always down to kick some knowledge to both the younger and the older homies cuz trust me theres a whole lotta young men that grew up in gang areas thar had to make decisions and also were being manipulating into thinking a way of living is right when its the not im 31 ive talked to plenty dudes thats 20 years older like dam how did that pass me by? Its rewarding and humbling to help people that need help but also watchin them in turn help others. Much love to what youre doing hermano 1 love

[@Dee-7414]

I hope you can help Larry Hoover.

[@guillermotrejo9061]

Dope interview!!!! Wish you couldve talked about how and why he was locked up to begin with though. But still dope.

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

Thanks for the feedback. There are definitely a lot of more things we could have talked about. God willing, we can do a part two on a later date.

[@jessenunez5918]

Keeler park

[@jessenunez5918]

God is good

[@Jefe100B.S]

Lower the music when you talk

[@wrongtostrongchicagopodcast]

Will do next time. Thanks for the feedback and for tuning in. 👍🏼

[@solotrizteynocerebro]

He does not look 60☺️😃

[@solotrizteynocerebro]

@DavidAyala-qg4es Simon homnie you look hella young bro 👍☺️

[@solotrizteynocerebro]

@DavidAyala-qg4es Simon homie thank you for your words homie 👍🙂