Many years ago Javier Serna committed a crime that would change his life. He's in prison in San Quentin now, but before he was arrested, he fled California and created a new life in hiding, with a new family and his own business. Uncuffed producer Ryan Pagan spoke with Javier about his years spent on the run. He shares what he learned about himself, and the kind of man he hopes to be in the future.
When I got pulled over that day ... I went cold. I was freaked out. Right away, I turned to my girlfriend. I gave her the money I had in my wallet and said, here, you're gonna need it more than I am.Javier Serna
This story was produced by Ryan Pagan with help from Ninna Gaensler-Debs and sound designer Eric Maserati-E Abercrombie.
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