Unorganized Crime

Journey to Redemption

By: Synova Cantrell

Narrated by: Glenn Langohr

Why would anyone want to be a gangster? “I wanted the respect, the women, and the money” (Sidney Heard)

Raised in a mob-controlled suburb of Chicago, Sidney Heard grew up wanting to be a gangster. He was on probation by the age of 13 and continued building his criminal resume over the next half a century. He was a professional arsonist for nearly 20 years, escaped from jail twice, and ran a gold scandal grossing over a quarter of a million dollars, and that’s just to name a few of his illegal escapades. To top it off, he played a role in one of the most important Supreme Court decisions of all time (Gideon v. Wainwright).

Sidney’s underworld connections ran from the Chicago-based Italians to the Mexican Mafia. He even worked undercover for the federal government at one point in his life. However, all of Sidney’s so-called glory would come with a price. While working undercover for the FBI DEA, Sidney became hooked on drugs. He soon found himself staring at 125 years of jail time and a massive criminal record and pushing his 50th birthday.

Can a career criminal change?

©2016 Synova Cantrell (P)2019 Synova Cantrell

Great story. Humorous narration

Very interesting bio of a unique man and life. But I think this narrator is the worst I’ve heard. Mispronunciations of common words abound, and his halting, inconsistent pace was crazy. BUT...after awhile it got to be hilarious and I enjoyed the story while laughing.

keeps you coming back for more!

Loved it! when I had to stop I couldn't wait to get back on to hear more! Great Book!

OK Book..bad narrator..can I have my credit back?

I really enjoyed Glenn Langohr’s prison books, but he is no narrator.

This story itself is OK and would be even more if the narrator could properly pronounce all the words, didn’t pause in the middle of sentences and wasn’t completely monotone.

Great book

Great book love the story! It was written very well! Heard the author on a podcast Gangland Wire and searched out this book! Only thing the reader mis-pronounces Amarillo like AmaRio lol but only us Texans will catch that and it doesn’t bother to story. Can’t wait to hear more books from the writer! Great Job Miss Cantrell!!