Criminals LA: Raquel, Queen of Bail
Crime
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5m 3s
This series explores the history of some of Los Angeles' notorious criminals. These disturbing interviews explore the thoughts behind the faces of crime. Revealing toxic combinations of troubled childhoods, substance addiction, societal breakdown and a justice system at breaking point. We learn what drives people to a life of crime, and how to escape from a cycle of violence.
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