Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast Stock Broker Turned Kingpin | Shaun Attwood vs. Sammy The Bull
Dec 13, 2025
Shaun Attwood, a former stock-market millionaire turned ecstasy distributor, shares his wild journey from England to the chaotic drug scene of Arizona. He reveals how a friendship with Wildman spiraled into violence and smuggling operations. Intriguing tales of dangerous partners emerge, including connections to Sammy The Bull Gravano and issues with informants. Shaun vividly recounts the shocking brutality of Maricopa Jail, painting a harrowing picture of life behind bars. A gripping story of crime, consequences, and survival unfolds!
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From Stock-Market Dreams To Arizona
- Shaun Attwood describes growing up in England and dreaming of moving to America and making a million in the stock market.
- That early ambition set the stage for his move to Arizona and later descent into crime.
First Contact With Drug Networks
- Shaun recalls finding his friend Wildman living with Mexicans who were local crack dealers and giving free crack.
- That encounter began Shaun's proximity to drug networks and eventual involvement.
Witnessing Extreme Violence At A Party
- Shaun recounts witnessing a torture scene where a man was hog-tied and electrocuted with cattle prods.
- The brutality haunted him and signaled how violent his circle had become.
