Prison Murders Exposed: Guard Details How Gangs Order And Carry Out Hits | Hector Bravo

Prepare for an electrifying episode today as we welcome Hector Bravo, whose remarkable career spans over sixteen years as a former Correctional Lieutenant and Tactical Commander within the California State prison system. Hector is not only an authority in his field but also a combat veteran and a distinguished best-selling author. In this unfiltered and emotionally charged interview, Hector provides an unvarnished account of his experiences in the Iraq war and the gripping realities of working alongside violent convicted felons.
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:03 - Hustling
00:05:56 - Growing up in Brawley, California
00:09:00 - Overcoming Fear and Insecurity
00:15:00 - Detainees and MakeShift Jails
00:18:09 - Cultural Differences in Afghanistan
00:21:01 - Loss of a friend
00:24:21 - Carrying the Burden of Survivor's Guilt
00:31:24 - Dark Times
00:34:37 - Struggling with Triggers in the Middle East
00:37:58 - Unexpected Situation in County Jail
00:41:02 - Fought for Freedom, but Freedom Taken Away
00:44:05 - Lowering of Standards in Law Enforcement
00:47:03 - Benefits and Preparation in the Military
00:50:05 - A Day in the Life of a Prison Guard
00:53:15 - Thriving in Chaos
00:56:31 - Transportation and Contraband in Prison
01:02:26 - Confrontation with Inmates
01:05:11 - Tensions in the Prison
01:11:24 - Heartbreaking Notifications
01:14:28 - Rules and Structure in Prison
01:17:33 - Strange Prison Rules and Phone Conversations
01:20:39 - Gang Activity and Surveillance
01:23:45 - The Thrill of Chasing the Biggest and Baddest
01:26:56 - Life after Resignation
01:30:06 - Life Lessons and Helping Others
01:33:11 - Pursuing a Career on Social Media
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[@tyrichardson7753]

Ian’s by far the best interviewer around! So respectful and allows his guests to speak and never interrupts. Asks questions that we all want to hear… Just a great interview in general! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cameronjohn604]

I'm a retired professional firefighter working through ptsd myself. My heart was so warmed to hear when he said he is 13 years sober. I'm sitting here watching this battling through my own sobriety right now. I'm 2 days clean from a serious drug addiction. Tomorrow is another day. Thank you.

[@marykrenek512]

Get to AA n church rt away. Eat lots of fat beef eggs and daily vitamins

[@PlaguedSoulz]

keep it up bro. I'm coming up on 8 months sober on a serious drug. It's a daily battle. Think of it like this, if you made it through yesterday, you can make it through today. Worry about tomorrow when it gets here. Take it one day at a time bro. Keep your head up.

[@lildee432]

Keep pushing my guy i understand the struggle believe me i do it’s never easy and never will be but be sober and drug free is the best feeling in the world. Been sober clean for 10 years now but always afraid I will slip up and go backwards! Just keep fighting!!

[@user-ht6bp5im1z]

Praying for my friend my brother. I could have a day tomorrow and you jump ahead of someone who just had almost 30 yrs... just saying ... Don't compare yourself to others when attending meetings, Remember just try to Relate to the issues they bring up. Get a solid sponsor, not someone w all the war stories look for someone with quality sobriety... I'm praying for you daily. Stay safe. TY for your service at Fires ..... In AA/NA love WE love you. Peace from Big Jim New Hampshire USA aka Boston Strong

[@Whysolucky215]

Still going strong or u gave up

[@thatprisonguard]

Thanks for having me brother! From Cali to Connecticut 🔥

[@ianbickCT]

Appreciate you sir!

[@Johnny_Savage_]

Well done Hector! Saludos from the Central Valley!

[@trustmesonimyourfather9097]

You're welcome bro

[@lazyone6895]

When u said your dad called u a pussy then u went to war on a mission come home and get kick out for not being bitch I would have flipped as well it's take a different type of person to go though that respect hector no disrespect but only respect saludos

[@Bujasim15]

They don't wipe their ass with their hand you moron they spray their ass with water to make sure it's actually clean like a bidet then dry it with paper not smear shit back and forth on their ass ! Man it blowes mt mind how fucking stupid some of these dudes are that have been over seas

[@jimdiamondcoles]

Thank you for letting him talk. Some interviewers cut in at the worst times.This was riveting.

[@sammysturgill]

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[@kjm2989]

Thanks for commenting the same thing as 100 other people.. very original, very insightful. Thanks for your service! Have a great day!!

[@jortizu92]

25 mins into this episode and I'm shocked by how he is able to revisit all his experiences in a calm matter. This guy has been through some real traumatic events. I hope our government can look out for him and vets like him seamlessly just as easy as they put him and others in places like that to experience the worst at a young age.

[@Chipdusty]

You can tell he is really going through it as he speaks man. Props to him

[@ourlifeinparadise515]

I'm speechless right now how this man after what he's been thought can sit there and tell his story. The pain is so crazy I feel it through the phone. My man I have more respect for you than you will ever know.

[@user-fv4jm3yr1s]

I never heard Hector talk this deep I can relate to so many things he says. It took me 15 years to go to the VA. It doesnt pay to be a toughguy.

[@gabrielwhitman2243]

IAN WITH ANOTHER BANGER!! Great story. Hector your story is beautiful and we all appreciate you letting us in on it.

[@ianbickCT]

Appreciate you!!!

[@mattr.9167]

Bravo seems like he's a real one. As men and as soldiers, sometimes we feel the need to carry more than we should or we have to on our shoulders. But we have to be told and reminded, we're only human too. You're young man, keep on keeping on brother. Thank you for this interview.

[@user-ew5gb3ux2z]

Ian your interview skills are incredible. Thank you for letting him talk

[@Durchii]

Your interviewing skills are getting so much better, thank you for not cutting him off. Excellent interview, I've been following Hector since the beginning of his channel! Cheers to both of you.

[@JordanCollins-rg8de]

I respect the hell out of you brother. It was a real honour to hear your story. I am similar with you in the sense that in moments of extreme violence and tense unknowns, I will stand in my mud and draw my line. As a man, that is one of few things that represents your moral integrity. I know this life and have been in prison myself. I respect the hell out of you for how you carried yourself throughout career and never faulted on your integrity, morals or resolve. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@fredesch1201]

Your heart has to go out to this guy. You’re a true stud my man. Respect for your boys

[@Info.isfree.openmind]

From the very beginning, you can hear the stress in this man’s voice very emotional rest in peace to your combat buddy, thank you for service and your fallen service members ❤🇺🇸🙏🏽

[@JaylaPNW]

Never heard someone so honest and open. Great question and answered with such emotion.

[@Paulwill85]

Hector is one of my favorite people on YT! Just raw and no BS.

[@SwiftSnaps-rg1ge]

Man, thank you for your service sir. May you and yours stay blessed. I can't imagine your sacrifices, but i am grateful for you

[@dreel17]

If nothing else can be said, this man was passionate about his job and service. Thank you

[@Lily_049]

His entire interview was all heart. You can tell that Hector really wanted this interview to really mean something. Not just for him or for KZbin, but, every single person he spoke of. He wholeheartedly honored their names, their memories, & the great impact that they all had on his life & in the lives of their families and friends, too. He dug deep within himself & he was so sweet, kind, sincere, humble and thoughtful. Those moments of vulnerability & raw emotion; beautiful. It's not being weak when you reach outside of yourself and ask for help. He made that statement loud & clear. Why? Because, he has a heart of gold & wants others who need help to know it's OK to ask for help. 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💫💫💫✨✨✨✨ God Bless Hector. His beautiful family. And, every single person who stood next to him in The Army. God Bless all of our servicemen and service women yesterday, today, tomorrow & ALWAYS❤️🤍💙🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻✨✨✨✨✨💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💫💫💫💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌷🌷🌷🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@IMharshh]

Wow, incredible interview. Shout out to Hector, I’m sure it isn’t easy speaking on your past experiences and RIP to your brothers.

[@swizzy8729]

Hector is a real person when he sits there and says he’s willingly to help anyone he’s real I’ll stand by hi. I reached out to him for help and he reached back out respect for him

[@jerryhatrick5860]

Love this Guy. Humble., shared his weaknesses his strengths what he has learned and he's powerhouse oh a human and is doing great things and will be even bigger greater Things He is an alexample of what. Life is about.. Learning growing and helping other do the same. Amazing podcast this one. He is genuine..

[@Dymant3]

Never full on watched a hour long interview , amazing!

[@dbc.ash.]

DBC.. Daily Blessings Coming! .. Thank You ALL for Everything Everyday!! ... Thank You for YOUR SERVICE and ALL your experiences and for sharing.. I Believe Everything happens for a Reason and I'm BLESSED EVERYDAY!! ....

[@dbc.ash.]

That's so Crazy! My Uncle went to Prison for about 7 years and I think was at centinella and a prison fire camp... I've never been to Prison and Don't wanna go... Already done about 2 years in n out of Jail... Never a felony and I'm Not a Violent Person.... But Yeah CRAZY LIFE! .. I Can't stand Corruption or bad evil B.S...

[@MACQJR]

Lt. Bravo has the best channel on KZbin, hands down. He has insight from both sides, lived , in the mud with it.

[@heathercschafer]

I think I’ve watched all of your interviews and this one is in my top 5! I enjoyed every moment, Hector is a great guest and I respect how humble he is!

[@brianwilkinson4653]

💪🔥🇺🇸 hector is a good man 2 thumbs up

[@righteousmonkey]

SHOUTOUT to Ian for having our gee, Hector on the show! Shoutout to the Warriors! Hell of a show right here. #KeepPushingForward

[@ig.ag9587]

When the ads hit, i was like "ahhh." Bravo's story telling was on point, as well as your interviewing skills, Ian. It hits close to home, thats all i can say- being the wife of an incarcerated individual... Espeically at this moment. But thanks to both of you for your empathy on the situation. Real life. 😔 Still, nonetheless, it's frustrating. Jsyk, even gang members sometimes disagree with the shit, but it is what it is and I've learned through alllllll of this, it's to be respected. It's a warped thing to learn about. It all doesn't make sense- but then it does.

[@MillionDollarMullettt]

These interviews keep getting better and better! Keep up the solid work bro!

[@lee8287]

This was your best interview to date, IMO.

[@carlgregory5219]

Wow !! I was fully locked in !! Great share !! Thank you both, and have a Christmas break !! ❤️🎄

[@joejoeaz47]

Great interview Ian, asked all the right questions. Salute n respects

[@onnamission8870]

Ian has the best interviews!

[@ianbickCT]

Thanks so much!!

[@jenn_in_atl]

I really enjoyed this episode! Thank you!

[@tamaradiax3929]

Thank you for your service and sharing your story

[@aloysiusyful]

You've come a long way! Great opening, very professional.

[@ianbickCT]

Thank you so much!

[@rm-xe5ot]

Another awesome episode Ian! Happy Holidays to you and your family!

[@CrimeFighter1943]

What an outstanding interview Hector. :-)

[@spencergadbois6331]

Great episode, one of the best that I’ve seen!

[@user-hz6uk3pv4x]

Ian I am glad see that your you tube channel do interviews with Corrections officers. Your shows are for the most part are good. I would like to say I was a Corrections Deputy for 23 years in Florida. Mr. Bravo I thank you for your service to this country that you served. The thing I admire the most about is owning up to your mental health issues and making them present . That alone takes Backbone !!!!! Along with putting your agency in check about corruption. Don't feel bad it happens in agency all over the country and few speak up against it. What they need is a real watch dog. They too need to be accountable for there actions. It's big business and Big money. Mr. bravo I wish all luck in the world on your you tube channel.

[@shiftyjacob]

Keep it up love the interviews, your a great interviewer as well love how you let the guests actually speak there stories

[@markminiard9472]

Words from a wise man “if you don’t get out of the town, you’re stuck there” 😂

[@sonkien3]

And my Thursday is lit

[@onnamission8870]

Ian's one of my favorite interviewers 💯

[@ianbickCT]

Thanks so much!!

[@isaiascamposjr8721]

Great interview Ian. You asked some 🔥 questions!!

[@matthewfrancis1505]

Thanks for your service, sir. After almost three decades on active duty and several combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, I can relate. I was deployed to Balad, one of the areas in his story, and experienced the same thing. They prepared us to be Soldiers but had no clue how to treat us upon our return. We suffer in silence for years while everyone else continues to take everything that we sacrifice for granted. They bitch and moan about the littlest of things. Freedom is not free.

[@nae9615]

No offense but what was the point of those wars? I'm sorry for what you experienced but I'm not going to thank people for occupying other countries on behalf of corporate America and making the world even worse. I think returned vets should be supported and helped through their traumas but this thankyou for your service bs is like a sick joke.

[@BT-ke6rp]

Great interview. Support this dude.

[@abuelitasjourney]

Awesome interview. Proud warrior in the garden. Keep pushing forward.

[@peanutbuttawaffle]

this is powerful man thank you gentlemen for speaking

[@tomw8]

Awesome interview! Merry Christmas Ian 🌲

[@robertcasey7133]

Brother your pain is there for all to see god bless you for your service and what you did for us all

[@onnamission8870]

Loved hearing interviews from the other side of the cell doors

[@shannonm.ehnert1701]

Very cool , funny guest you have there!! Thanks Ian!! Happy holidays to you too!! DARYL WORLEY's I JUST CAME BACK FROM A WAR!! Been working to break down that stigma!!

[@Lily_049]

I really love his KZbin Channel - Hector's!!!! He drove from Cali. To Connecticut! It's really cool that your channel helped with lodging!!! I came across your channel via Hector's interview!! In my culture, too, when we invite someone to our home/ our community, we usually gift them with gas, food & lodging as a way to honor them & to say, "Thank You." I am still at the beginning of this video/ interview!! I'm going to get back to it‼️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Ludacrits]

This was gripping af. Wow, what a profound episode.

[@ashleyiervasi2934]

He is absolutely awesome! What a great humble person!!

[@rydaw6]

Best interview you've ever done. Dudes story is awesome

[@marioflores7605]

Awesome interview...👍👍

[@lilsoup442]

When he spoke about prison murders, I thought about LA Mexican rapper Moneysign Suede who was killed in prison in Salinas.

[@user-en9bk8du4z]

Wow Hector thank you for being so honest. I never knew all this about you. From your homie from calexico

[@susiesus]

So much respect for Hector.

[@gtiguy727]

His constant clearing his voice…swallowing demons. Feeling for you bro..

[@DmianIsBoss]

Haven’t enjoyed a podcast episode like this in a while 😂we need a pt2

[@robertcasey7133]

Well done Hector very good interview best one I seen in long long time

[@COUGARvsPANTHER]

love it! hoping to get cleared to link up eventually!

[@Mint318]

Thanks for your service man really appreciate you man

[@thomasochoa9434]

Love this guy his so honest about what 😳 was really going on with the situation 👏

[@TheDiamanteProject]

This was a good interview!

[@RL-pm1dw]

Amen. My condolences for your comrades. God bless them all & yourselves sir 💯🙏🏽

[@syrocali9365]

Great interview! Very interesting.

[@JoeMartinez-zy2kq]

LT is a real one…. Awesome interview. 🔥

[@naomicline4873]

Excellent Content!!

[@jacktastick]

What's up Warriors!!!❤❤❤

[@LL_SHAWN_P____]

Great Video Ian..

[@navagatingthroughthebeasts2908]

Very good interview

[@kevinpheley]

Nice! I had hector on my podcast. Really cool dude!!

[@joelosminski4525]

I just heard Hector for the first time on Johnny Mitchell’s podcast the other day. What a cool dude. Hector is the real life Mexican version of Jeff Spicolli lol. Stay safe and God bless

[@user-qg8cj4zh5r]

Lmao they do look alike

[@sergiomendoza3133]

Es todo mi pinche hector!

[@GameChangersInc]

great story Hector, the last 10 minutes really resonated with me and gave me a different perspective on how I should deal with my parents.

[@marielcrable5170]

“NEW SUB” Dude, You are the best I’ve seen so far!!!❤ PS….. Don’t tell 1090 lol…

[@ianbickCT]

Thanks so much!!!

[@blessingsandmotivation5498]

Bravo a good man. Ian nice work bro

[@mykemac8068]

I dig the Zero Foxtrot shirt!!! I love their apparel and business.

[@ericgarcia6264]

Love your podcasts Ian

[@ianbickCT]

Thanks so much!!

[@sandrasherman9294]

Yep, Veterans used to find out about benefits by talking to each other. I did 7 years active duty got out and went to college for computers.

[@pennygonzalez7095]

Amazing!!

[@masterexploder666]

Your interview got me leaking, it’s good thanks hector

[@b.newsome8696]

Great channel. I did laugh hard when you said "violent convicted felons" followed by "happy holidays"

[@TimberLumberJack4850]

Ian asks the best questions. Mad respect to Bravo.

[@jddecker126]

This guy does really good interview I saw him first on “The Connect” Podcast

[@brandonkhaoworn9565]

Great interview 👍

[@vincentiorio9702]

This guy Bravo is great!

[@bNasty8619]

I’m from San Diego and was in and out of jail for years. Centinela was off the chain for years!!! This dude seems like he would have been a chill c/o. Respect earns respect whether from inmates or c/os.

[@robertcasey7133]

So far I like your get down only watched a few shows but good job bro

[@GENXJOPLIN]

27 minutes in. I'm a grown man and crying

[@macysondheim]

Nahh… man don’t cry. Ur a child, ur a woman. Real man don’t have no emotion.

[@4thDistrictKey]

VERY honorable guy 🫡, great interview .

[@victorlee7601]

To Hector. Brother I went through basic in 78. Had drill Sargents from Viet Nam war this was back in the day when they could cuss you,, hit you. Had one drill Sargent who use to drop to his knees and beg for anyone to hit him who didn't like him or his Job. Their favorite thing to do was yell at you telling you if you were married or had a girlfriend that they were whores and your mother's also. They went hard on the physiological training. Ian another awesome podcast. Keep them coming brother.

[@joshpaul6933]

Can you imagine shit blowing up around you and some guy comes yelling at you telling you to go look for poo? 😂

[@plutobaby9996]

This Hector guy is pretty badass

[@KaiGetsitt]

Dudes were trying not to laugh so damn hard 😂

[@Thekoryostribalpodcast]

The part about staring into the abyss, ive been there. It takes alot of self control to not go to far. But something happens to you that makea your nerves stand on edge and feel alive when things pop off. It gives you a high.