Life Story: The Escape

James tells about his plan to escape after sentencing.

[@mcsbikelife3829]

I hope you see this sir , my past is similar to yours and it really helps hearing you talk. I came across your videos last night and have watched 6 now and just wanted to say thank you for sharing. They helped me

[@backwoodspacker941]

There is always something to learn from and these life stories are good lessons for everyone to hear. Thank you James for sharing.

[@markthiergartner1955]

I admire your courage. It takes someone special to open up to everybody in a public forum. God Bless you bro. Kick ass on theNPK trail this year. I have heard people say that your a lucky sob. Luck hell. You make your own luck. Keep it up.

[@brettroberts8671]

Thanks man , wasn’t a big fan of yours on street outlaws but after your testimonials, You’re the man . I’m not into drugs but having some problems with the county that I live in and it’s been stressing me out . This really puts things in perspective. I hope all is well with you and your family . Thanks for sharing your experiences. Sincerely Brett

[@HaulingAsh]

Thank you for being honest. I think you speak the truth that people need to hear. Your words should be spoken to kids everywhere "don't be a dumbass".

[@BB-rn6so]

THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT MOVIE. Thank you for sharing your life story

[@mattwalker5852]

Reaper great video bro , life can be hard sometimes !!!

[@artbeach1958]

Great story so far! You definitely deserve all you have! Can’t wait for the rest of the story. Hopefully a lot of people will see this and inspire a change in their life!!

[@richardcreed3700]

Thanks for sharing your story. The Street Outlaws portrayal of you couldn't be further from the truth.

[@jon-christiankaczor5384]

I never really watched street outlaws i was always busy and wasn't a huge fan but I've always liked this guy and now that I see that he's for real like everyone else and trying to help people I have much respect for him

[@jamiemcgarvey6868]

Reaper let me start by saying I have mad respect for a man that can lay it all out on the table for all to see and make no excuses, stands in front of the world and owns it 100%. You remind me a lot of myself I’ve made all the wrong choices and fight the same demons daily to not go back to my old ways, but my family and my 2 kids don’t deserve to suffer because of my selfishness or choices or stupidity for the thought of going backwards. People either love you or they hate you there’s no in between and I’ve been told that is exactly my life as well. Your vids have kept at least on person from jumping off the deep end once again. Would be an honor to meet you in person and shake your hand because you are a real man,not perfect nor claim to be, and put family before yourself. I’ve been a dirt track racing fan and driver most of my 48 years of life till about 7-8 years ago I started getting into the drag racing. Memphis street racing I’ve been around and very familiar with, can’t say I’ve had the pleasure of participating in, like I said I was raised around sprint cars and dirt tracks. Would love to be able to build a car for street racing, You have built some beautiful badass cars don’t stop doing what you love doing. Look forward to future videos and meeting the man one day in person. Long live the Reaper Nation.

[@vitobarbagallo4354]

Fantastic my brother, now you sir is someone I'd take advice from 100%, you went from zero to hero , your definitely not a quitter 👍

[@TR-yg4dn]

thanks, i appreciate your journey and the truth that you make your own way. nobody owes us anything. glad you turned the corner too.

[@marksmith5694]

God bless you man. I got busted in 1999 for conspiracy trafficing in cocaine it will make you think about things. It's all behind you now and good luck on your racing.

[@danriley4865]

I love you honesty in your video's. I have never been in trouble with the law, but your story still applies to everyday life. Thank you for that.

[@keithphillips9910]

Man,I needed to hear this today....it was a rough one to say the least.thanks Reaper.

[@andibk100]

Thanks for sharing your story and amazing courage to turn your life around.

[@brianglenn41]

Keep up the great work. Enjoy you story

[@GFPRACING]

Keep Up The Good Work ! ! ! . . .

[@iwishyouwould1781]

Damn that was worth the wait.. that's some crazy shit.

[@danielsmith-ze3wy]

I show dont miss them 23 and 1 no joke and no way to live I thank God every day for my freedom now

[@jjfromtexas586]

I like your videos. Straight to the point and no BS!

[@thekidless7682]

Now that's a great life story. You did what you had to and it was the right move.Respect!

[@dougjones1566]

Dame i love watching and listing keep up the good work and stay humble

[@jamesward6223]

I hear ya,good thing you turned right instead of left now your a role model and even without the TV show your kicking ass in life !!!be safe brother I extended a offer to chief and same for you you both were awesome when I've met you guys in Chicago me and my family we are jeep guys and if you guys get bored when your here we will take you guys offroading

[@georgequinn5762]

Thanks for sharing your story and I enjoy you and the family of Racing 🏎

[@cory0702]

Its great your sharing this, hopefully it will help some people doing stupid shit

[@darrenfarley3420]

Prison helps those who are smart enough to accept the lesson. Esp here in OK. Thanks for the motivation!

[@marksenterfitt2214]

Real man telling stories that most people would never ever say and believe me I don't know him but I know he's telling everybody the truth I can see it in his face I can hear it in his voice cuz I've been there

[@11B_GRUNT]

Bro, Im sorry but the way you tell your life story is freckin hilarious. Beat the COs ass and didn't remember lol. Brother Im gonna miss you on Street Outlaws, they screwed you over. Discovery should give you your own show and call it "The real OKC Street Outlaws". Good luck brother

[@operation6604]

Believe it or not chief and shawn are scared of that car .....its just like Ryan .....they didnt want him on the show either because they want to be number one with no real competition and Reaper and Ryan have tje cars to challenge them

[@GunnyKeith]

Thanks for sharing your story Reaper

[@jesusislord5315]

Sounds like God used prison, to work on you. Stay safe.

[@mr_n_luvs69nieman82]

James when I 1st saw you on street outlaws I ready did dislike you but after watching your videos I GET IT I UNDERSTAND why you are the MAN YOU ARE

[@wwsk42]

Thank you for sharing.

[@charlottegoodwin3100]

In a avid drug user. I enjoy them all, but i work two fulltine jobs to be able to do so. Its my choice and i dont regret it. But i have no family no kids, nothing to be responsible for. Just myself. But i agree with you to leave the drugs alone but if you choose to do them like myself, just be safe and be smart.

[@DeanSchumacher]

Dude I love your stories keep on

[@cfmechanic]

Time for those funny next level stories you know we are all waiting

[@ramonm.5399]

Bro,there is always a 2nd chance.in life for us to learn.some of us take the right path,others take the path straight to hell.god bless u and family bro.🙏🙏

[@Bigtruckdrivah]

You alright in my book Reaper! Keep on keepin on!

[@robertoaks7296]

Stroker Ace was Born to race had a main Street 2 ft wide son of a gun had a taste for fun and damn that fool could drive I love you I love you stories

[@coreylogan1472]

Definitely respect this guy a lot more after this I always wondered why he wasn’t part of all the drama on tha show and this explains it hell of a turn around much respect

[@markward9712]

I agree with you......

[@esvs9395]

That's why he always stood on his shit! Knew it from his attitude. But he works hard now and plays even harder. Who cares his past, hes n ideal icon of this era for that.

[@krazobuildz7567]

Damn brother! like the way you turned it around tho good shit

[@jacobeakright6387]

Glade you learned from that

[@toddwingo2700]

Glad you made it dude.💥

[@FerdinandAkin]

Mr. Goad, you need to write a book.

[@brianbrink1421]

We have to learn from our mistakes or repeat them. What ever happened to the reaper car? It was unbelievable!!

[@pain_inthe_bass]

Most violent felony crimes, like murder, rape, arson do not have a statute of limitations. Offenders can be charged decades after the crime. Punishments may be as severe as life in prison or the death penalty

[@clintxxx2875]

Need to go read Google a little more or listen to the man better! The dude lived and in Oklahoma, that at the time was just an aggravated assault with injury. However it was to a prisoner, therefore, Law Enforcement didn’t care! They know no one would rat so the case was probably resolved by being listed as unfounded. Statue of limitations was 5 years back then for Agg Assault W/ injury! So, listen youngon, try to be a little wiser buy closing your mouth and listen, then research, then speaking! JMO!

[@ldtenenoff]

bro dont take this the wrong way let ur hair grow man, hilarious he usees his blinkers while driving to me that is funny as well as very telling about the man u go man.peace

[@marklutz1959]

Do you still live in Seminole

[@jaatvtrailers]

How often did you think about going sideways?

[@marksenterfitt2214]

Love this shit

[@centermass4962]

Damn all that over some nikes? Wow.

[@kennethatchley3355]

How many yards was you on in Oklahoma just wondering and what years?

[@indianafirewood7958]

Man wish i could get little help its hard as shit to get anywhere in Indiana with felon record an i aint got no money to start a business of my own... and on top all that i broke my leg cutting timber rushin not thinkin shit through

[@mariofrat5055]

Which one is Part One and 2 Reaper?

[@19jody72]

The walls? In missouri?

[@huntergraves5917]

Running wild means max time

[@turbotorana4336]

what the hell is this "running wild" you speak of after you say the amount of years they gave you?

[@nullrout556]

Means they don't run concurrently 15, 15 and 5 concurrently would be 15 (the longest of all the sentences). Running wild means add them all together and you're looking at 35.

[@brazinBrett]

means its a consecutive sentence. 15 years, plus 5 years, plus 15 years. meaning 35 years total.

[@ribbledean4111]

Diggin the content reaper, that shit couldn’t be made up, u were a total animal in your younger years, I bet them 405 doods r all scared shitless of you, I no I would be!!!!!

[@jeffleblanc8850]

I hope people gets his message cause this dude is strait up and is a good man with a gear like that in the rear the cops wouldn’t catch you with a helicopter shit man the great escape wasn’t good hog tie ya wow 17;times p4etty bad a pair of fucking shoes you sure wake up though wen something like that goes down you have good stories should help someone out if they have brains

[@jesusislord5315]

Where is your relationship with your son now

[@neilrobertson1345]

Top man Reaper

[@manuel39164]

You was 35jears in Prison

[@junk1347]

Sounds like somebody’s lying

[@drumminsonlive9199]

Damn Reaper did the guy you had to stab 14 times live?

[@MJTAUTOMOTIVE]

Did you watch the video?. He literally says what happened.

[@richardbrady2818]

what a waste of time !!!