White Hot Hate: Agent Pale Horse

Season 2, Episode 3: Who’s A Rat Dot Com

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Apr 8, 2025
Scott Payne, an FBI undercover agent known as Agent Pale Horse, shares gripping stories from his infiltration of violent gangs, including the Outlaws Motorcycle Club. Alongside Thomas Higginbotham, a former Massachusetts State Police trooper, they delve into the harrowing realities of undercover work, discussing the intense rivalries between motorcycle gangs and the complex web of trust required in high-stakes operations. They reveal shocking moments from their lives, including dangerous encounters that tested their resolve and ethics.
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ANECDOTE

Scott's Biker Undercover Fit

  • Scott Payne was a natural fit for undercover biker work because of his background and comfort around bikers.
  • His experience bouncing at strip clubs gave him credibility in an outlaw environment.
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Biker Gang Turf Wars

  • Motorcycle gangs control turf aggressively through violence and street justice.
  • The Outlaws and Hells Angels rivalry often endangers innocent bystanders.
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Biker Brotherhood Insight

  • Motorcycle clubs provide a brotherhood and camaraderie that fulfill a deep personal need.
  • Despite their violent ways, members seek to fill missing bonds through club life.
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