Welcome to Shadow of a Mercenary, a Docu-Podcast presentation, created & hosted, by Kevin E. West. Shadow of a Mercenary chronicles the dramatic true story that chronicles the life of Verlin Siefkes: a simple crop dusting adopted Kansas farm kid of the 40s/50s who served his country as a Marine, loved painting his daughter's toenails on the porch and survived 28 days of captivity by Escobar's Medellin cartel. Verlin is betrayed by family, screwed over by crooked bankers during the late 70s - 80s and finds himself trapped between providing for his family and the U.S. government. Very often in life, it can be the most simple decision, that is the most fateful. Ultimately, Verlin is forced to become a double-agent by the DEA and eventually both shunned and dismissed, by the very government he served to protect in the Marines. Then again, it’s easy to be betrayed, when no one knows you exist.”
EPISODE 17: Escobar Captivity & Caymans!
Verlin sits at the Cartel ranch house in Escobar captivity and warns Co-Pilot, Stockwell, to be careful to answer their questions consistently. Meanwhile island informant, Lil Red, contacts Patricia about Verlin’s situation. Patricia calls all of the Cartel wives and rails on them that Verlin did not steal their product. Patricia calls Pulley @the DEA but the FEDS are useless. Verlin and Glenn enjoy their guards Ramon & Osee and they even have a BBQ w/Escobar present. The FEDS tell Christy her father is probably dead while Verlin swims in a Cayman alligator infested pond to sink recorded government tapes from his duffle bag.
NOTE: This presentation contains occasional language inappropriate for a younger audience. Additionally, due to COVID, there is a variation of sound level sources. No need to adjust your sound as the occasional fluctuation is not related to your equipment!
SUBSCRIBE / SHARE: Verlin's story, Shadow of a Mercenary, is going to make one hell of a Feature Film with sequels and/or a tremendous limited Series.
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Story by: Kevin E. West, Verlin Siefkes
Written by, Kevin E. West
Life Rights: Kevin E. West
WGA#: 2124689
Library of Congress#: Pau2-963-342
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