It’s 5:45AM, and I’m preparing for the Elliot in the Morning radio show - DC101. It will be an hour-long live discussion, and my first in studio appearance so far. I’m sure we’ll talk about the book and MS-13, and I suspect we’ll talk about MS-13 activity in the southern Maryland area, especially around Langley Park.
You can listen live beginning 7:30AM, here.
Tomorrow, I’ll be on the Diane Rehm show with Sara Garland, author of Gangs in Garden City. I think they’ll have some FBI officials on the line as well, so it should be an interesting conversation. You can find the show here. We go live at 11AM EST.
Tags: Diane Rehm, Elliot in the Morning, interview, MS-13, radio


I listened to Elliot in the Morning and was so intrigued by the story that I had to find out more. Unfortunately, in the 30 minutes of the show I listened to on my way to work, I never once heard the name of the book. I came home and googled some of the key names I heard - Rodriguez, Brenda, Ignacio and MS-13 - luckily, it brought me to your site. In less than an hour, I’ve already emailed a co-worker about it and she emailed her husband. We can’t wait to read it!
I hope you enjoy the book! Thanks for your interest.
I listened to your interview on DC101 this morning and it was very informative and I’m very intrigued. I do remember the Brenda Paz story from the news and will be picking up your book after work today so I can read the background of her life. I lived in NOVA from 1994-2003 and knew there was gang activity but thankful never witnessed it. I’m glad to hear they aren’t as strong as they were.
Thanks, Jenn, I hope you enjoy the book, and if you do, please tell others about it! Brenda was a very well loved young woman. If the MS-13 could happen to her, it could happen to anyone, unfortunately.
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