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 18: The Final Gringo BBQ
In captivity, Stockwell gets progressively more sick and despite daily boredom Verlin stays frosty if they try to kill him. Verlin almost escapes on horseback but returns to stay with Stockwell. Patricia continues to warn the Cartel wives the problems they’ll face if they harm Verlin. NO the FEDS really do nothing to assist Verlin. Finall the Cartel agrees to let them go. Stockwell goes first, and Roberto is taking Verlin, accidentally, to a death BBQ a day before his departure but Verlin gets Roberto drunk to avoid it. Verlin uses his skill set to get through the airport & back home. A FED debrief, indictment status, Judy steals from him and the Heflin meeting all ensues.
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.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED:
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
©2021 ShutUp ‘n Play Productions
11684 Ventura Blvd. – 757, Studio City, CA 91604
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 18: The Final Gringo BBQ
In captivity, Stockwell gets progressively more sick and despite daily boredom Verlin stays frosty if they try to kill him. Verlin almost escapes on horseback but returns to stay with Stockwell. Patricia continues to warn the Cartel wives the problems they’ll face if they harm Verlin. NO the FEDS really do nothing to assist Verlin. Finall the Cartel agrees to let them go. Stockwell goes first, and Roberto is taking Verlin, accidentally, to a death BBQ a day before his departure but Verlin gets Roberto drunk to avoid it. Verlin uses his skill set to get through the airport & back home. A FED debrief, indictment status, Judy steals from him and the Heflin meeting all ensues.
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.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED:
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
©2021 ShutUp ‘n Play Productions
11684 Ventura Blvd. – 757, Studio City, CA 91604