Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast Female Mastermind Seduces Officer, Survives Prison, & Rebuilds Her Empire
Jan 20, 2026
Angela Nicolazzi, a former inmate who served 15 years for armed robbery, reflects on her tumultuous journey from a chaotic childhood to becoming a teen mom and ultimately a prisoner. She reveals how toxic relationships and desperate circumstances led her into crime. Behind bars, Angela underwent profound self-transformation, finding mentors and focusing on education. Now, she has founded Finish Well Housing, which supports women reintegrating into society, sharing insights on the challenges and triumphs of rebuilding lives after incarceration.
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Teenage Pregnancy And Early Instability
- Angela Nicolazzi became a teen mother at 14 while hiding her age and navigating toxic family dynamics.
- Her father financially supported her early independence, enabling risky choices and unstable living situations.
’Providing’ Excused Criminality
- Junior provided expensive items taken from thefts, which Angela rationalized as 'providing' for her child.
- That acceptance normalized criminal behavior and pulled her into a dangerous circle.
One Robbery That Changed Everything
- Angela joined a robbery with her brother and friends; the job went wrong when a man was shot in the arm.
- She was arrested minutes later after a neighbor noted her license plate and police swarmed the area.
