The California Kid

Owen Hanson, a surfer kid from Redondo Beach, was still in his twenties when he became the leader of a vast criminal empire involving gambling, loan sharking, drug trafficking, and money laundering.

What began as an attempt to fit in with the wealthy at the University of Southern California spiraled into a dangerous life of crime, fueled by a desire for acceptance and respect.

Living a fast-paced, glamorous lifestyle, Hanson excelled in the criminal underworld, but his empire eventually collapsed under the weight of cartel ties, drug abuse, and relentless pursuit by the FBI. Sentenced to 21 years in prison, Hanson now tells his own story of ambition, downfall, and the possibility of redemption.