From California to the Bahamas, a young man went on a deadly crime spree with his domineering mother. Now he's speaking out.

In an exclusive interview, Kenneth Kimes reflected on his tumultuous relationship with his mother Sante, revealing the dangerous influence she wielded over him, saying, “If I could only have an hour with my younger self, I would say, buddy - you have to file for emancipation from your parents. You have to save yourself.” This heartfelt sentiment encapsulates the regret and desire for independence that Kenneth feels looking back on his life unspooled by crime.

Kenneth recalled his childhood filled with contradictions, explaining, “My father adored me and tried to give me a normal childhood while my mother was in federal prison for keeping maids in expensive homes across multiple states without paying them.

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