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The Chili Cook-Off Sting
- Ned Timmons, an undercover FBI agent, baits Shine, a suspected smuggler, into a chili cook-off to gain his trust.
- After an hour, Ned reveals his identity and threatens Shine with imprisonment and asset forfeiture unless he cooperates.
Shine's Motivation for Cooperating
- Shine, a suspect in a smuggling ring, agrees to work with the FBI after being shot in the leg.
- He was seeking an escape from his dangerous bosses, especially Mike Vogel, making him susceptible to the FBI's offer.
Shine's Recovery and Relocation
- Shine's son, Adam, recalls the aftermath of his father's shooting, describing a daily "death watch" at the hospital.
- After three months, Shine recovered but relocated his family to Clarkston to escape brewing trouble in Detroit.