I read that article also he was crying about the mace from the CO's still bothering him too.. Wasn't he saying he was 5 star UBN General or something absolutely ridiculous!!!???? LOL.... I forgot to mention that one
The guy is a nut . Inserting himself into stories to profit . People have went to jail and died behind the situations that jadrool lies about . Good work . your videos are always on the up and up .
Jason nice video..I grew up in Somerville in the 70s never heard of this guy.Second of all no winter hill Guy would have a teardrop under his eye . Just my opinion only..✌️
Yeah Italian Stallion I don't think anyone in Winter Hill sports the tear drop either LOL. Apparently no one else who grew up in Somerville in 70's has heard of him either LOL!!!!!! Thanks brotha!!
@@jasontrimmins8264facts, one thing I know about the real old timers gangters was they we're real anti-black-urban life style. These guy's wore expensive suits, chains maybe slick hair. Very little tats Like the old picture's show. They're life style would appear in thier eyes and facial features. They we're you know... the real deal.
In a world where truth often gets overshadowed by sensationalism, the saga of Sean Scott Hicks offers a masterclass in manipulation. This convicted woman beater and low-level conman has spun a web of lies so intricate that even seasoned journalists and publishers were caught in it. But what makes this story truly fascinating is not just the deception, but the sheer audacity of it all. Let's start with Jay N. Miller's article in the Patriot Ledger from February 18, 2011, titled "Don’t be spooked: Ghost seeks peace." Here, Miller painted Hicks as a reformed individual, a hip-hop peacemaker fresh out of jail. Hicks, aka "Ghost" due to his pale Irish complexion, was described as having served 15 years and nine months for various infractions, including the alleged stabbing of Celtics star Paul Pierce. Sounds thrilling, right? If only it were true. You see, Hicks was never affiliated with Boston’s Made Men, nor was he a member of the Winter Hill Gang. And that stabbing incident involving Paul Pierce? Pure fiction. Hicks wasn't involved in any way. These misleading assertions perpetuated false narratives about his criminal background, and the gullible media ate it up. Now, Hicks' real history is far less glamorous. A convicted woman beater, Hicks preyed on the elderly before transitioning to deceiving journalists and publishers eager to cash in on his fabricated life story. His autobiography, "The Devil To Pay: A Mobster’s Road To Perdition," is a testament to his skill in spinning tales. Marketed as an inside look into the life of a mobster, it's nothing more than a collection of exaggerated or entirely false accounts designed to garner attention and profit. Brendan Deneen, the Director of Media, TV, and Film at Blackstone Publishing, acquired worldwide publishing rights to Hicks' autobiography and is now shopping film and TV rights to studios and streamers. This move underscores how easily sensational but unverified stories can be monetized, further blurring the lines between truth and fiction. Despite Hicks being exposed as a delusional conman, Deneen and Blackstone Publishing have remained silent. They refused to comment on how they gave Hicks a $45,000 advance and have sold fewer than 100 books after he was unmasked. But Hicks' deceptions didn't stop at local outlets. The New York Post and reporter Gavin Newsham also published his fabricated life story without verifying the facts. None of the timelines in Hicks' story add up, and there is no record of his alleged arrests and convictions. This glaring oversight shines a floodlight on the lack of journalistic integrity that has plagued the media landscape for over a decade. And let's not forget Dan Abrams of News Nation. Abrams looked like a complete fool interviewing Hicks, not questioning his outlandish life story. A simple Google search or adding up Hicks' age against the years he claimed to be working with James "Whitey" Bulger would have revealed Hicks as a fearless liar. It's almost laughable, but also deeply troubling. How can we trust these people with reporting on political matters if they co-sign a crook like Hicks? But amidst the sea of gullible journalists, a few brave souls dared to uncover the truth. Shelly Murphy of the Boston Globe did the research to prove Hicks fabricated his whole life story. Up-and-coming UA-camr Jason Trimmins, who cares more about the truth than clicks, has been putting out amazing content exposing Hicks. Convicted mortgage fraudster turned acclaimed writer Matt Cox, and podcasters Mike Lee (aka beanshooter69) and Bundy (recently named by both GQ and Esquire Magazines as Lowell, Massachusetts's most eligible bachelor), have all exposed Hicks' lies through diligent work and dedication to uncovering the truth. And then there's Wes "Big Hoop" Watson, another colorful character in Hicks' book. Hicks claims he gave Watson the nickname after he supposedly hid two cellphones "where the sun don't shine" during a prison shakedown. With Watson's massive online following, this tale only adds to the absurdity of Hicks' narratives. Whether or not it's true, it certainly adds a touch of dark humor to the whole saga. In an age where fact-checking should be paramount, the story of Sean Scott Hicks serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of neglecting journalistic integrity. It is imperative that we, as responsible consumers of information, scrutinize the sources and validity of the stories we encounter. The truth about Sean Scott Hicks is not one of redemption or heroism, but one of manipulation and deceit. In the end, what do Shelly Murphy, Jason Trimmins, Matt Cox, and podcasters Mike Lee and Bundy have in common? They all exposed Sean Scott Hicks for what he truly is: a convicted woman beater and a two-bit hustler. Hicks preyed on so-called reporters, literary agents, and podcast hosts when he wasn't scamming elderly victims or suing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for housing him with enemies he created in his mind. He might be a liar and a despicable character, but you have to admit, he has a certain twisted genius for storytelling.
Great comment thanks for sharing. I'm glad you waited till the very last sentence to said he's got a weird genius for storytelling 😂 I would have stopped reading right then and there. This guys a clown, he had 15 years of sitting alone in a cell to create all these stories
I think I used to live in Upstate New England (New Hampshire) but now I live in the Deep South. We have a saying for this guy, "His butter done slid off his biscuit"! Love your podcast and I admire your integrity. Keep up the good work.
From Fabrications to Publication: The Rise and Fall of Sean Scott Hicks' Deceptive Memoir" In the dimly lit offices of The Patriot Ledger, a young journalist hastily typed away, crafting a sensational headline for the next day's edition. The story, titled "Don't be Spooked: Ghost Seeks Peace," was meant to capture the intrigue of readers with its tales of Boston's criminal underworld. Little did the journalist know, this article would set off a chain of events that would shake the foundation of journalistic integrity and lead to the publication of a fraudulent memoir. The article, published on February 17, 2011, recounted the supposed exploits of Sean Scott Hicks, a young man claiming ties to the notorious Irish Mob and the Winter Hill Gang. With reckless abandon, the journalist regurgitated Hicks' outlandish claims without a hint of skepticism or fact-checking. Thus, the stage was set for Hicks' fearless lies to take root and flourish. Fuelled by the notoriety garnered from the Patriot Ledger article, Hicks began to spin a web of deceit, weaving tales of his supposed upbringing in the criminal underworld of Boston. With each retelling, his stories grew more elaborate, more fantastical, and more lucrative. Journalists, hungry for sensational headlines and clickbait content, lapped up Hicks' tales without so much as a second thought, further perpetuating the cycle of misinformation. But it wasn't until 2016 that Hicks' deception reached new heights of absurdity. Enter Turtleboy, an internet investigator known for his controversial exposés and click-worthy headlines. In a damning article, Turtleboy labeled Hicks as the man behind the infamous stabbing of Paul Pierce and portrayed him as a hardened criminal who had spent most of his life behind bars. The article, riddled with inaccuracies and devoid of any fact-checking, catapulted Hicks into the spotlight once again, this time catching the attention of literary agents and publishers. Seizing the opportunity for profit, Hicks struck a book deal with Blackstone Publishing, promising readers an inside look into the dark and dangerous world of Boston's criminal underworld. His memoir, titled "The Devil to Pay," was touted as a gripping tale of redemption and resilience, a story of a young man's journey from the mean streets of South Boston to the halls of infamy. But as readers devoured Hicks' book, eager for a glimpse into the seedy underbelly of Boston's criminal underworld, cracks began to appear in his carefully constructed facade. Court records contradicted his claims of ties to the Irish Mob and the Winter Hill Gang, while testimonies from those who knew him painted a very different picture of the man behind the myth. As the truth began to emerge, Blackstone Publishing found themselves embroiled in a scandal of their own making. Accusations of negligence and lack of due diligence were hurled their way, tarnishing their reputation and casting doubt on the authenticity of their publications. Hicks, once hailed as a rising star in the world of true crime literature, found himself exposed as nothing more than a fraud, his credibility shattered and his legacy tarnished. And so, the story of Sean Scott Hicks serves as a cautionary tale, a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked journalism and the consequences of placing profits over integrity. As the dust settles and the truth finally comes to light, one can only hope that lessons have been learned and that the pursuit of truth will once again take precedence over the allure of sensationalism. Thanks to people with integrity like Jason Trimmins and The whole team at the Shooting Gallery Podcast #beanshooter🎉
Thanks it's one of several ruff drafts for an article I'm writing honestly my first thing I ever wrote I plan to put out there it's not so much about Hicks but this trash for of so called Journalism we got starting in the early 2000s that has became out ot control with social media click bait
You hit it on the head when you said that he looks like some guy you’d see on mass Ave lol. He probably hallucinated all these “stories” when he was smoking crack an sleeping in a tent. What a clown…..
I agree with you , he almost should get credit for actually getting this far w his stories to the point or articles and books, but on that note publishing companies do publish fiction book as well so basically the writing team and journalist are more at fault for fact checking it and the publishers that approved it for the journalist that wrote it for news articles that claim to be truthful news
Happy to hear someone taps a key before they pronounce truths.. Thanks Jason always appreciated, sorry to be appreciative of the rain days, our gain, you're still productive and appreciated, wishing well to you and yours, seems like it's going to be bad week for digging, thanks for your Curiosity, and your commitment to the lack of idle hands, we gain, the mollusks will wait, hopefully for you..
Yup we reopen tomorrow the weather has been absolute crap!!! But it's been nice spending a lot of time and energy into the channel especially with it picking up speed lately. Thanks for the kind words and support my good man!!
@@jasontrimmins8264 as always wishing you expansion, you're doing great job Jason, thanks for calling me a good man. Way too much credit, give credit where credit is due thanks for what you do... May the mollusk's be with you,, luck on all your endeavors. ma hole to ma hole. Thank goodness we don't live in Connecticut it would be censored.
I seen something about this guy on UA-cam. I don't believe a word of his story either. Definitely looks like he's been on the methadone mile. Appreciate your work. Keep doing what you're doing.CT
Trimmins you fucking legend - I haven’t even listened yet and I already love it. No word of a lie, I watched this kid hop in the shower barefoot at Dedham… Mikey Lee gonna love this one.
LOL!!! Oh no he was one of those critters?? I seen a guy go into the annex shower at the Farm barefoot. It just smells like mercia LOL.. Shout out Mikey "Beanshooter" Lee !!! Thanks brotha!!
💯 FACTS BRO!!! He was on Columbia rd walking with a white girl either Saturday or Sunday. Ever since they cracked down on mass and cass, the mass ave crowd have been coming up C rd towards dudley.
Love your content brotha just ran across your channel maybe a week ago and love the content. I can tell you try and do plenty of research about the story you are telling. Good Shit keep it up
@@jasontrimmins8264 There's Ssoo many of these MC Slim Shitty Fraudulent "rappers" they don't realize there's a Ton of Hip Hop afficianados that will pull you card... 😆🤣🤣😎👊🤘🤡
Mass Ave... Nailed it! The media loves a bull$hitter, makes for good copy. I'd love to snag a copy of his book for laughs. Speaking of which, ever read Vinnie Teresa's book "My Life In The Mafia"? Much more legit, but there were some embellishments for sure. It might be cool to do a piece on Revere in the '70s, it was basically LCN-owned, and between Suffolk Downs, Wonderland, the beach bars, the social clubs etc. the place was crawling with wiseguys, henchmen and pols on the take.
I love and watch all your videos Jason, especially the Western Mass ones. I hope you do great on your UA-cam channel and keeping making more contact like this. Your a great story teller.
This is a classic case of Fake it till you make it! Some people lie so much they believe there own lies 🤦🏽♂️Great video my brotha keep up the good work🫡
I think the "Made Men" that Sean refers to is a group my brother started back in the 90s in Baltimore. Not the one with Benzino. My brother and Sean worked together along with the group Crazytown X just a few years ago. Idk if that's where the "Made Men" claim comes from and is just presumed as the group that Benny started
No, he’s talking about made men with Benzino. There’s no question it’s not a confusion. He made a bunch of bold claims that were completely untrue and he got caught bottom line. I don’t hate the guy or anything and I wasn’t even trying to like crap on him too bad I didn’t wanna make the video but he’s a storyteller and he got caught.
Ah ok. I don't know much about him. Learning more the deeper I dive on UA-cam, seemed like a half decent guy when I met him a while back but none of this had come to light at that time
I’m glad you addressed this. $100k a day?! BAHAHA. What a joke. Your videos ALWAYS FACTUAL and you’re sincere in how you speak on all subjects. You’re basically the opposite of this unknown “ghost”. Keep doing what you’re doing please!
I don't know how i found your channel but im glad i did , love all your videos & alot i grew up around , im from medford , i would like to see a video about the cops helped rob a bank in medford & they stole money from people you don't do that to , im sure they got there's with interest, they would have the carnival in city hall parking lot & it was a long weekend so they had 3 days to open all the safe deposit boxes along with the safe & it has some Serious guys that were involved but nolonger alive , but yes fact check about it, i think it would be a great video , i think there is a book about it & i believe its call Cops & robbers or cops are robbers too its one of them , great video as always
Sometimes the algorithm can you bless you! Funny you mention the Medford Depositors Trust heist. It's in the works, I was going to do it the week I did the Fatz video but did his instead. You'll probably see it within the next 2 or 3 weeks. Good request it's a great story. Glad you found my channel!!
My dad is from Charlestown, grew up on bunker hill st. Played hockey with the boys from winter hill. I have a photo of my father at a bar with whitey and a few others. It's him and his friends playing pool in the bar they use to hang out in. My father was 15 and when something was going on they would send people out of the bar and do whatever business they had to do. My old man played hockey with a lot of those guys and their kids. They use to know the secrete entrances to the old garden. Being from Charlestown they were all theirs. So I have a lot of old potentially stolen memorabilia. I have a staned glass window in my childhood home that was stolen from that schraftner or whatever its called building. I think it was a candy factory. Anywho, I know that story from my grandmother. They closed it down and my father went in there with his friends and took that window. This guy isn't real, if he was trained by them he wouldn't be rapping today. That all I have to say. I know how the Irish community was then in Boston. My grandmother was from the south. My grandfather was born in Boston and died in Boston. All those guys shut their fucking mouths as well. That was rule number 1
Love the channel bro! Keep up the awesome content! Been wanting to ask... this Mark Silverman who also seemed to appear out of nowhere. Is he at all legit or complete fugazi?
@@jasontrimmins8264 I can confirm that. He knows names the average public doesn't (such as Paulie D). There's a scene in the book where someone hands him a scally cap like a crown. Very corny and cringe-filled.
Yeah, I guess his son contacted 1090 Jake or something and was like he’s a fraud. I got proof. I don’t even talk to him. I got nothing to do with them.
If RSO or Ben had a rapper under their logo, that sucked or whatever, named GHOST... we'd know about it! Slim Shady would have made sure of it... he would have had a field day with that! Lol
You grew your channel by doing the work. It’s legit because of the work. Not surprising the wish a wanna bees are going to crawl out out of the hive begging for legitimacy. Stay the course brothah.
Thanks brothah I appreciate your support. Oh boy they've really been coming out of the woodwork I'm second guessing telling people to hit up my Face Book LOL
@@jasontrimmins8264 there’s going to be a lot more of those but now you’re going to see a lot more of the REAL people wanting to reach out because there’s no BS in your journalism. Just promise your subscribers that you’ll never go to journalism school. LOL
I seen this kid once i know for sure in Somerville i wanna say in mystic ave projects when i was living there early 90s, probably buying crack, or smack but i know this kids face. As far as his stories they are complete lies, Mike had Weeks on his podcast this week and he confirmed nobody has any idea who he is. Good job Jason
Bro who even is this guy? Love your videos because I know of the people, been to the places, done the time, no clue who this clown shoe is. (I just heard the RSO part)
I saw an interview with this guy about two years ago & I had never heard of him. I’m not a gangster but South Boston & Charlestown are (or were) tight knit communities & no one goes unnoticed. Eddie Mackenzie was a fraud but at least he was associated w those guys. It takes an incredibly narcissistic personality to fabricate an entire persona & think you can get away with it
He cant be much older than me im 45 i graduated hs in 96 . when i did time with him 99 to 00 at the time he was claiming quincy and taking that persona and all that might involve . But he didnt pass thier smell test so in the ne t unit he was claiming south boston and all that involves Dudes a chameleon
I currently live in Maine & lived in MA & CT, with extended family in RI & MA and I have NEVER heard anyone say “upstate New England”, they say NORTHERN New England
My Bunky was in dat Paul Pierce stabbing, Aaron Almeida who is a main hitter in the R. S. O my boo video , not ever da White dude was down with dat Rap group. 😂
Oddly I had a friend who was I'd say an aspiring rapper from Boston that went by Ghost as his rapper name. I think the most he did was a few individual recordings with some other people who were a little more successful. None of them were big, maybe performed local but I am not sure to be honest. This was 35 years ago maybe. He was a bit rough around the edges as a young man but also he was not the guy in the video. I'll leave his name out of it though. I enjoy your videos, keep at it. Be well.
I was friends with HW from 05 till the day he died I heard a lot of names and stories He must’ve wanted to keep Hicks name a secret he was such a gangster 😂😂😂😂 Trevor was also my friend who did that stabbing He never mentioned the white shadow But I guess whatever sells
😂😂😂 NOBODY says "upstate new england." I got a good one for you tho .. "Operation zombie," from the mid 2010s, in providence. About a 30 guy bust, for an alleged gang related drug operation. There are supposed ties to some well known rappers out there, like King OSF, who does 100k plus views on a lot of his music videos on youtube. Hes very talented. Im from southeastern mass, so i pay attention to a lot of stuff from rhode island, as well as mass. I havent looked into it much. I just know of it. Im not sure how deep the ties are to the music. Could just be neighborhood friends. I think their label is called F1, for Family First.
I'll check that out thanks for the tip. Someone else was just telling me about that LIl Lonzo guy you were telling me about as well. He was helping with info on CV gangs in RI
@jasontrimmins8264 ya. I only know the rough idea of east, west, and cf over there from here say when I rented an apartment there in 2011, and from reading comments on rap videos over there. I mentioned that name cause he's the main rap star in cf. But I shouldn't have told you to ask him questions, cause I don't know his current situation. You know. I more-so should've just mentioned him as an artist to highlight in the area. I had the pleasure of meeting him once. He was a real genuine dude, from a rough area, trying to do the right thing.
what was the series netflix done on boston called? dont think i seen it so would like to give it a watch thanks.as for this bum i see him on james english about 6 months ago and laughed all the way through it!
Lmk if you want his paperwork from when he sued the jail for putting him in a crip dorm because he’s a “ blood “ 🤣
I read that article also he was crying about the mace from the CO's still bothering him too.. Wasn't he saying he was 5 star UBN General or something absolutely ridiculous!!!???? LOL.... I forgot to mention that one
@@jasontrimmins8264 I talked to his son that caught the “murder” he lives in Quincy and doesn’t even know his dad lmao
Ok, your on the rise of 1090 Jake taps in, that kid is getting to the bag
@@bretcappola6904 I kinda felt the same way not for nothing Bret LOl. Hope you're doing good brother!
@@EndOfSentence 😭Shocking lol
The guy is a nut . Inserting himself into stories to profit . People have went to jail and died behind the situations that jadrool lies about . Good work . your videos are always on the up and up .
Thanks Walt as always thanks for watching and commenting. The lies are annoying enough but when he was trying to press me it really pissed me off!
Guys a strawberry milk drinkin scoombadee
5:30 😂 bro you’re by far my new fav channel. I’m from Rockland MA. Your vids are f***ing excellent. Keep up the good work dog.
Thanks Brotha Shout out Rockland I used to live in Rockport!!
@@jasontrimmins8264 most def 💯
Jason nice video..I grew up in Somerville in the 70s never heard of this guy.Second of all no winter hill Guy would have a teardrop under his eye . Just my opinion only..✌️
Yeah Italian Stallion I don't think anyone in Winter Hill sports the tear drop either LOL. Apparently no one else who grew up in Somerville in 70's has heard of him either LOL!!!!!! Thanks brotha!!
It’s not just your opinion, it’s a fact. They would laugh you out of the city
@therealitalianstallion Bang on. He would have been bullied out of the city
@@jasontrimmins8264facts, one thing I know about the real old timers gangters was they we're real anti-black-urban life style. These guy's wore expensive suits, chains maybe slick hair. Very little tats Like the old picture's show. They're life style would appear in thier eyes and facial features. They we're you know... the real deal.
Fact, I worked at the Concord Prison and you get to meet all the players, this dudes a nobody from nowhere.
In a world where truth often gets overshadowed by sensationalism, the saga of Sean Scott Hicks offers a masterclass in manipulation. This convicted woman beater and low-level conman has spun a web of lies so intricate that even seasoned journalists and publishers were caught in it. But what makes this story truly fascinating is not just the deception, but the sheer audacity of it all.
Let's start with Jay N. Miller's article in the Patriot Ledger from February 18, 2011, titled "Don’t be spooked: Ghost seeks peace." Here, Miller painted Hicks as a reformed individual, a hip-hop peacemaker fresh out of jail. Hicks, aka "Ghost" due to his pale Irish complexion, was described as having served 15 years and nine months for various infractions, including the alleged stabbing of Celtics star Paul Pierce. Sounds thrilling, right? If only it were true.
You see, Hicks was never affiliated with Boston’s Made Men, nor was he a member of the Winter Hill Gang. And that stabbing incident involving Paul Pierce? Pure fiction. Hicks wasn't involved in any way. These misleading assertions perpetuated false narratives about his criminal background, and the gullible media ate it up.
Now, Hicks' real history is far less glamorous. A convicted woman beater, Hicks preyed on the elderly before transitioning to deceiving journalists and publishers eager to cash in on his fabricated life story. His autobiography, "The Devil To Pay: A Mobster’s Road To Perdition," is a testament to his skill in spinning tales. Marketed as an inside look into the life of a mobster, it's nothing more than a collection of exaggerated or entirely false accounts designed to garner attention and profit.
Brendan Deneen, the Director of Media, TV, and Film at Blackstone Publishing, acquired worldwide publishing rights to Hicks' autobiography and is now shopping film and TV rights to studios and streamers. This move underscores how easily sensational but unverified stories can be monetized, further blurring the lines between truth and fiction. Despite Hicks being exposed as a delusional conman, Deneen and Blackstone Publishing have remained silent. They refused to comment on how they gave Hicks a $45,000 advance and have sold fewer than 100 books after he was unmasked.
But Hicks' deceptions didn't stop at local outlets. The New York Post and reporter Gavin Newsham also published his fabricated life story without verifying the facts. None of the timelines in Hicks' story add up, and there is no record of his alleged arrests and convictions. This glaring oversight shines a floodlight on the lack of journalistic integrity that has plagued the media landscape for over a decade.
And let's not forget Dan Abrams of News Nation. Abrams looked like a complete fool interviewing Hicks, not questioning his outlandish life story. A simple Google search or adding up Hicks' age against the years he claimed to be working with James "Whitey" Bulger would have revealed Hicks as a fearless liar. It's almost laughable, but also deeply troubling. How can we trust these people with reporting on political matters if they co-sign a crook like Hicks?
But amidst the sea of gullible journalists, a few brave souls dared to uncover the truth. Shelly Murphy of the Boston Globe did the research to prove Hicks fabricated his whole life story. Up-and-coming UA-camr Jason Trimmins, who cares more about the truth than clicks, has been putting out amazing content exposing Hicks. Convicted mortgage fraudster turned acclaimed writer Matt Cox, and podcasters Mike Lee (aka beanshooter69) and Bundy (recently named by both GQ and Esquire Magazines as Lowell, Massachusetts's most eligible bachelor), have all exposed Hicks' lies through diligent work and dedication to uncovering the truth.
And then there's Wes "Big Hoop" Watson, another colorful character in Hicks' book. Hicks claims he gave Watson the nickname after he supposedly hid two cellphones "where the sun don't shine" during a prison shakedown. With Watson's massive online following, this tale only adds to the absurdity of Hicks' narratives. Whether or not it's true, it certainly adds a touch of dark humor to the whole saga.
In an age where fact-checking should be paramount, the story of Sean Scott Hicks serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of neglecting journalistic integrity. It is imperative that we, as responsible consumers of information, scrutinize the sources and validity of the stories we encounter. The truth about Sean Scott Hicks is not one of redemption or heroism, but one of manipulation and deceit.
In the end, what do Shelly Murphy, Jason Trimmins, Matt Cox, and podcasters Mike Lee and Bundy have in common? They all exposed Sean Scott Hicks for what he truly is: a convicted woman beater and a two-bit hustler. Hicks preyed on so-called reporters, literary agents, and podcast hosts when he wasn't scamming elderly victims or suing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for housing him with enemies he created in his mind. He might be a liar and a despicable character, but you have to admit, he has a certain twisted genius for storytelling.
Great comment thanks for sharing. I'm glad you waited till the very last sentence to said he's got a weird genius for storytelling 😂 I would have stopped reading right then and there. This guys a clown, he had 15 years of sitting alone in a cell to create all these stories
He is a cross between John Wick and Forest Gump dudes killing shit at every big event in history over the last 50 years
LOL!!!!
I think I used to live in Upstate New England (New Hampshire) but now I live in the Deep South. We have a saying for this guy, "His butter done slid off his biscuit"! Love your podcast and I admire your integrity. Keep up the good work.
I live in nh hooksett to be exact out side of Manchester
But I'm from Memphis Tennessee enjoy the south bro 💪🏿💯
I used to live in Manchester@@corderro8821
Hahahahaha... I'm from Boston and now I live in the south ... Your right on the money with this guy ... For sure .
“I think I used to live…”. how the f*ck do you not know for sure if you lived there or not
Please keep up the good work Jason. I have never heard of upstate New England before or the Hicks person until the James English interview.
Crazy town brothah!!!!
Jason I been a fan for about a year and some change and you do great work I'm from Roxbury and I appreciate all you do
Thanks Brotha!!
From Fabrications to Publication: The Rise and Fall of Sean Scott Hicks' Deceptive Memoir"
In the dimly lit offices of The Patriot Ledger, a young journalist hastily typed away, crafting a sensational headline for the next day's edition. The story, titled "Don't be Spooked: Ghost Seeks Peace," was meant to capture the intrigue of readers with its tales of Boston's criminal underworld. Little did the journalist know, this article would set off a chain of events that would shake the foundation of journalistic integrity and lead to the publication of a fraudulent memoir.
The article, published on February 17, 2011, recounted the supposed exploits of Sean Scott Hicks, a young man claiming ties to the notorious Irish Mob and the Winter Hill Gang. With reckless abandon, the journalist regurgitated Hicks' outlandish claims without a hint of skepticism or fact-checking. Thus, the stage was set for Hicks' fearless lies to take root and flourish.
Fuelled by the notoriety garnered from the Patriot Ledger article, Hicks began to spin a web of deceit, weaving tales of his supposed upbringing in the criminal underworld of Boston. With each retelling, his stories grew more elaborate, more fantastical, and more lucrative. Journalists, hungry for sensational headlines and clickbait content, lapped up Hicks' tales without so much as a second thought, further perpetuating the cycle of misinformation.
But it wasn't until 2016 that Hicks' deception reached new heights of absurdity. Enter Turtleboy, an internet investigator known for his controversial exposés and click-worthy headlines. In a damning article, Turtleboy labeled Hicks as the man behind the infamous stabbing of Paul Pierce and portrayed him as a hardened criminal who had spent most of his life behind bars. The article, riddled with inaccuracies and devoid of any fact-checking, catapulted Hicks into the spotlight once again, this time catching the attention of literary agents and publishers.
Seizing the opportunity for profit, Hicks struck a book deal with Blackstone Publishing, promising readers an inside look into the dark and dangerous world of Boston's criminal underworld. His memoir, titled "The Devil to Pay," was touted as a gripping tale of redemption and resilience, a story of a young man's journey from the mean streets of South Boston to the halls of infamy.
But as readers devoured Hicks' book, eager for a glimpse into the seedy underbelly of Boston's criminal underworld, cracks began to appear in his carefully constructed facade. Court records contradicted his claims of ties to the Irish Mob and the Winter Hill Gang, while testimonies from those who knew him painted a very different picture of the man behind the myth.
As the truth began to emerge, Blackstone Publishing found themselves embroiled in a scandal of their own making. Accusations of negligence and lack of due diligence were hurled their way, tarnishing their reputation and casting doubt on the authenticity of their publications. Hicks, once hailed as a rising star in the world of true crime literature, found himself exposed as nothing more than a fraud, his credibility shattered and his legacy tarnished.
And so, the story of Sean Scott Hicks serves as a cautionary tale, a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked journalism and the consequences of placing profits over integrity. As the dust settles and the truth finally comes to light, one can only hope that lessons have been learned and that the pursuit of truth will once again take precedence over the allure of sensationalism.
Thanks to people with integrity like Jason Trimmins and The whole team at the Shooting Gallery Podcast #beanshooter🎉
Is this the intro to a book? It's good either way!
Thanks it's one of several ruff drafts for an article I'm writing honestly my first thing I ever wrote I plan to put out there it's not so much about Hicks but this trash for of so called Journalism we got starting in the early 2000s that has became out ot control with social media click bait
Bro do it!!
@jasontrimmins8264 I seen your latest posted man stay strong your a survivor who is still Here 4 a real reason
@@davidharrington95 Thanks brother I appreciate that!!
You hit it on the head when you said that he looks like some guy you’d see on mass Ave lol. He probably hallucinated all these “stories” when he was smoking crack an sleeping in a tent. What a clown…..
One giant cocaine, psychosis
Dude, you nailed it! Mass Ave all day! Spot on!
I agree with you , he almost should get credit for actually getting this far w his stories to the point or articles and books, but on that note publishing companies do publish fiction book as well so basically the writing team and journalist are more at fault for fact checking it and the publishers that approved it for the journalist that wrote it for news articles that claim to be truthful news
Happy to hear someone taps a key before they pronounce truths.. Thanks Jason always appreciated, sorry to be appreciative of the rain days, our gain, you're still productive and appreciated, wishing well to you and yours, seems like it's going to be bad week for digging, thanks for your Curiosity, and your commitment to the lack of idle hands, we gain, the mollusks will wait, hopefully for you..
Yup we reopen tomorrow the weather has been absolute crap!!! But it's been nice spending a lot of time and energy into the channel especially with it picking up speed lately. Thanks for the kind words and support my good man!!
@@jasontrimmins8264 as always wishing you expansion, you're doing great job Jason, thanks for calling me a good man. Way too much credit, give credit where credit is due thanks for what you do... May the mollusk's be with you,, luck on all your endeavors. ma hole to ma hole. Thank goodness we don't live in Connecticut it would be censored.
Keep up the good work brother, you are spot on with your videos, your research is real and raw!!!!
Thanks brotha I really appreciate that!
I seen something about this guy on UA-cam. I don't believe a word of his story either. Definitely looks like he's been on the methadone mile. Appreciate your work. Keep doing what you're doing.CT
Thanks brotha appreciate that!!
Yep definitely fiend , crack head look
Trimmins you fucking legend - I haven’t even listened yet and I already love it. No word of a lie, I watched this kid hop in the shower barefoot at Dedham… Mikey Lee gonna love this one.
LOL!!! Oh no he was one of those critters?? I seen a guy go into the annex shower at the Farm barefoot. It just smells like mercia LOL.. Shout out Mikey "Beanshooter" Lee !!! Thanks brotha!!
Well put, exactly! Need to bombard with negative reviews
Where should people go to do that Amazon or what website??
OMG REC! Straight Rec I’m dying.. 😂
All day long 24/7 rec
I cant stand people that say they are from Boston and they be from no where near there
Upstate New England!! 🤣🤣
If this dude was from the Winter Hill gang, hed be on paper.. H. Paul Rico has never heard of this dude😂
Claims he never knew Kevin weeks because Kevin was in it before his time but yet he knew whitey and Stephan flemmi lol
Imagine being so delusional that you'd ask a UA-camr, "Hey, will you give me $100k to do me a solid?"
Instead, Trimmins take him to the cleaners 😂😂
Cuz he didn't know who he was talking to LOL!!!!
Yea for a day 😂😂😂😂😂
100k?? Dudes nuts!!
100K?
Just revisited this twisted story.. you're awesome hope all is well i have not seen anything in a week from you?
WINNING
When I first seen him on a podcast I was very surprised. Now. It’s unbelievable
Crazy!!
This dude is hilarious, he makes me question every platform that blasted these lies across the internet
you probably should LOL!!
You summed it well as usual! I had no idea of the MADE MEN/RSO claims. Everyone in Winter Hill IS A RAPPER😅
Dude I am so happy I just came across this after just watching your video that came out 10 minutes ago. I had a strong feeling he was a fraud 😂🤣
I was kind of in shock when he was contacting me and saying shit like that I was like is this real life
He sounds like a pathological liar to me. Every story sounds grandiose and asinine. And, nobody in his crew still alive?
💯 FACTS BRO!!! He was on Columbia rd walking with a white girl either Saturday or Sunday. Ever since they cracked down on mass and cass, the mass ave crowd have been coming up C rd towards dudley.
REALLY!!??? The zombies are migrating into Roxbury??
@@jasontrimmins8264 Andrew sq in southie, up columbia rd, down Dorchester ave towards field’s corner
They’re everywhere
WoW Damn I didn't know that
Aye! Tuned in bro!! Keep up the great work 💯👊🐺
👻😂
LOL!!!!!!
Haha hell yeah he's not one of us!!!! He's catching a slap when I see him
Get him Speed Bag!!!
Being fake is the new REAL
True!
Love your content brotha just ran across your channel maybe a week ago and love the content. I can tell you try and do plenty of research about the story you are telling. Good Shit keep it up
Keep it up. Salute from Brockton!
Appreciate that!!
Surprised he doesn't say he was with Aaron Hernandez and was one of his shooters
Right LOL. Don't put ideas in his head LOL!!
Lmayyeeoo That's hilarious Bro!!! Yeah he definitely looks like someone washing car windows ....🤣😆😎
Right when your stopped at a red light LOL
@@jasontrimmins8264 Lmayyeeoo 💯 Bro!!!
LOL!!
@@jasontrimmins8264 There's Ssoo many of these MC Slim Shitty Fraudulent "rappers" they don't realize there's a Ton of Hip Hop afficianados that will pull you card... 😆🤣🤣😎👊🤘🤡
Right LOL it's ridiculous !!
Jason you're awesome. i never heard of this person.. Thanks for the video
No brotha you're flippin awesome!!!!!
Mass Ave... Nailed it! The media loves a bull$hitter, makes for good copy. I'd love to snag a copy of his book for laughs. Speaking of which, ever read Vinnie Teresa's book "My Life In The Mafia"? Much more legit, but there were some embellishments for sure. It might be cool to do a piece on Revere in the '70s, it was basically LCN-owned, and between Suffolk Downs, Wonderland, the beach bars, the social clubs etc. the place was crawling with wiseguys, henchmen and pols on the take.
I did one about Richie Castucci and the Ebb Tide check it out!!
I love and watch all your videos Jason, especially the Western Mass ones. I hope you do great on your UA-cam channel and keeping making more contact like this. Your a great story teller.
This is a classic case of Fake it till you make it! Some people lie so much they believe there own lies 🤦🏽♂️Great video my brotha keep up the good work🫡
Thanks brotha
The guys a hero in his own mind. He needs help
Serious Professional help!
Great video jason as always keep it up mate one of u fans from ireland 🇮🇪 👍
Come on. 😂 the mainstream media has NEVER cared about fact checking. 😂😂😂. They’re in the business of selling advertising. 🤷♂️
Very true!
Thats too funny... I saw that interview and knew something was off with him.
Way off LOL!!
That’s what I knew him as he was ghost, then got some teardrops on his eye and he was claiming he was a blood. This was about 14 years ago in Dedham.
LOST
😂😂
" All Souls" was a great book on Irish Boston.
The Colony projects and Jimmy Bulger etc
Excellent book
If he has a ton of followers on instagram and it isn’t turning into views on other platforms they are probably fake
I don't necessarily think , things just don't always transfer from platform to platform
Beanshooter....far from fake their buddy . If you watch his content you would understand a bit better
I think the "Made Men" that Sean refers to is a group my brother started back in the 90s in Baltimore. Not the one with Benzino. My brother and Sean worked together along with the group Crazytown X just a few years ago. Idk if that's where the "Made Men" claim comes from and is just presumed as the group that Benny started
No, he’s talking about made men with Benzino. There’s no question it’s not a confusion. He made a bunch of bold claims that were completely untrue and he got caught bottom line. I don’t hate the guy or anything and I wasn’t even trying to like crap on him too bad I didn’t wanna make the video but he’s a storyteller and he got caught.
Ah ok. I don't know much about him. Learning more the deeper I dive on UA-cam, seemed like a half decent guy when I met him a while back but none of this had come to light at that time
Yeah yes definitely a fraudster . Thanks for your comment. I’m sure he can be very convincing in person
Great shit as always Mr Trimmins I appreciate your hard work brother
Thank you Mr. Gill you're a gentleman and a scholar!!
There was a rapper named ghost from the 90s in los Angeles that was well on his way but went to jail
I think I vaguely remember that
This video cracked me up! I’m an Irish American from NorCal and even I can see this guy is just a kook!!’
Shout out Norcal.!!!!
Check out Matty Boy Music, Irish American gangster/rapper from SF!
@@abarton5346 will do, thanks for the heads up!
F.A.I.M.@@abarton5346
I’m glad you addressed this. $100k a day?! BAHAHA. What a joke. Your videos ALWAYS FACTUAL and you’re sincere in how you speak on all subjects. You’re basically the opposite of this unknown “ghost”. Keep doing what you’re doing please!
A Book company got scammed..it's pretty funny actually.
Still it’s mind boggling that believe it!
I don't know how i found your channel but im glad i did , love all your videos & alot i grew up around , im from medford , i would like to see a video about the cops helped rob a bank in medford & they stole money from people you don't do that to , im sure they got there's with interest, they would have the carnival in city hall parking lot & it was a long weekend so they had 3 days to open all the safe deposit boxes along with the safe & it has some Serious guys that were involved but nolonger alive , but yes fact check about it, i think it would be a great video , i think there is a book about it & i believe its call Cops & robbers or cops are robbers too its one of them , great video as always
Sometimes the algorithm can you bless you! Funny you mention the Medford Depositors Trust heist. It's in the works, I was going to do it the week I did the Fatz video but did his instead. You'll probably see it within the next 2 or 3 weeks. Good request it's a great story. Glad you found my channel!!
My dad is from Charlestown, grew up on bunker hill st. Played hockey with the boys from winter hill. I have a photo of my father at a bar with whitey and a few others. It's him and his friends playing pool in the bar they use to hang out in. My father was 15 and when something was going on they would send people out of the bar and do whatever business they had to do. My old man played hockey with a lot of those guys and their kids. They use to know the secrete entrances to the old garden. Being from Charlestown they were all theirs. So I have a lot of old potentially stolen memorabilia. I have a staned glass window in my childhood home that was stolen from that schraftner or whatever its called building. I think it was a candy factory. Anywho, I know that story from my grandmother. They closed it down and my father went in there with his friends and took that window.
This guy isn't real, if he was trained by them he wouldn't be rapping today. That all I have to say. I know how the Irish community was then in Boston. My grandmother was from the south. My grandfather was born in Boston and died in Boston.
All those guys shut their fucking mouths as well. That was rule number 1
Never heard of ‘Upstate New England’……..’Upstate New York’ for sure….😊
Even my man Lee in Canada never heard of it!! LOL
@@jasontrimmins8264 lol……😂😂😂😂😂😂
LOL!!
Great Job on this Video. Love your videos keep up the good work
Thanks my brotha I appreciate that!!
Love the channel bro! Keep up the awesome content! Been wanting to ask... this Mark Silverman who also seemed to appear out of nowhere. Is he at all legit or complete fugazi?
Thanks brotha I heard Silverman's book is garbage
@@jasontrimmins8264 I can confirm that. He knows names the average public doesn't (such as Paulie D). There's a scene in the book where someone hands him a scally cap like a crown. Very corny and cringe-filled.
Also, he claims to be made. So he's the only jewish guy who's been made & scally-cap knighted by Winterhill 🤣
I've read them tearing him and his book apart on the gangster blogs
@jasontrimmins8264 🤣 Well earned from the nonsense I read. Glad I bought it for $2 on ebay
"Upstate New England"!? 🤣
LOL!!
You got to get a interview with benzino.. shout out from Pawtucket Rhode Island
Keep building the channel up I could probably get that interview. Shout out Pawtucket actually researching some CV gangs down there right now
You get more than enough shout outs on Family Guy!
$100k a day to promote him? Sounds like he gave you the friends and family discount 😂😂😂
Yeah right LOL!!!
Bro as long as I’ve been doing time there’s always SOMEONE who claims to be involved in the Paul pierce stabbing. It’s hilarious.
Right!!
Dude his own son says all this guys stories are fabricated. He embarrassed by him for obvious reasons.
Yeah, I guess his son contacted 1090 Jake or something and was like he’s a fraud. I got proof. I don’t even talk to him. I got nothing to do with them.
Best video you ever made so far
Really??🤔 well if you say so then I appreciate it!
If RSO or Ben had a rapper under their logo, that sucked or whatever, named GHOST... we'd know about it!
Slim Shady would have made sure of it... he would have had a field day with that! Lol
Right everyone would remember that !!! c'mon LOL
Jason I am a true fan of yours, Outstanding content !!
Thank you brother I appreciate that very much!!
Trimminsssssss!!! Dam brother grats on the 8k
Thanks brotha much appreciated !!!
Journalism needs a true power vacuum.
Agreed
Dude is lost, he is living somebody else’s life, telling a story that’s not his. I was locked up with him and he was a blood, and living in Compton!!!
I honestly feel kinda bad for him that's why I initially wasn't going to make the video but what the heck!
Yea dude is out his mind
This guy def has something to do with your channel losing monetization
What a maggot if so
I think alpacino played his character in Scarface.
He supersuperthug😵💫😵💫😵💫
LOL!!!!
This goof wasn’t within 20 miles of Zino
And them 😂😂😂😂
No of course not!!
"Up State New England" lol wtf😂
You grew your channel by doing the work. It’s legit because of the work. Not surprising the wish a wanna bees are going to crawl out out of the hive begging for legitimacy.
Stay the course brothah.
Thanks brothah I appreciate your support. Oh boy they've really been coming out of the woodwork I'm second guessing telling people to hit up my Face Book LOL
@@jasontrimmins8264 there’s going to be a lot more of those but now you’re going to see a lot more of the REAL people wanting to reach out because there’s no BS in your journalism.
Just promise your subscribers that you’ll never go to journalism school. LOL
I promise brothah LOL!!
@@jasontrimmins8264 Right on my man!
I seen this kid once i know for sure in Somerville i wanna say in mystic ave projects when i was living there early 90s, probably buying crack, or smack but i know this kids face. As far as his stories they are complete lies, Mike had Weeks on his podcast this week and he confirmed nobody has any idea who he is. Good job Jason
Thanks brother I appreciate that I just watched the episode with Kevin probably the best one yet. Have a great weekend my man!
Bro who even is this guy? Love your videos because I know of the people, been to the places, done the time, no clue who this clown shoe is.
(I just heard the RSO part)
Made Men member lol lol hahaha. 😊
No one does bro he’s a figment of his own imagination 🤣
He does look like a mass ave critter fr! Wtf 😂
I saw an interview with this guy about two years ago & I had never heard of him. I’m not a gangster but South Boston & Charlestown are (or were) tight knit communities & no one goes unnoticed. Eddie Mackenzie was a fraud but at least he was associated w those guys. It takes an incredibly narcissistic personality to fabricate an entire persona & think you can get away with it
I read about 4 pages of the MacKenzie book when it came out in the early 2000's so awful....
He cant be much older than me im 45 i graduated hs in 96 . when i did time with him 99 to 00 at the time he was claiming quincy and taking that persona and all that might involve . But he didnt pass thier smell test so in the ne t unit he was claiming south boston and all that involves
Dudes a chameleon
I’ve no stake in this cos I’m on the other side of the world but I could listen to this accent all day
I currently live in Maine & lived in MA & CT, with extended family in RI & MA and I have NEVER heard anyone say “upstate New England”, they say NORTHERN New England
RI? Oh you mean Down South New England?
My Bunky was in dat Paul Pierce stabbing, Aaron Almeida who is a main hitter in the R. S. O my boo video , not ever da White dude was down with dat Rap group. 😂
Never ever!!! Lol
Oddly I had a friend who was I'd say an aspiring rapper from Boston that went by Ghost as his rapper name. I think the most he did was a few individual recordings with some other people who were a little more successful. None of them were big, maybe performed local but I am not sure to be honest. This was 35 years ago maybe. He was a bit rough around the edges as a young man but also he was not the guy in the video. I'll leave his name out of it though. I enjoy your videos, keep at it. Be well.
Thanks brotha I appreciate the comment Have a great week!
You clearly do have more integrity my man !!
I try my man
Jay was right his face pops up on former winterhill gang member with that stupid jersey hahaha!!
When I was researching stuff for videos early on I kept seeing him popping up I’m who the F is this!!??
I was friends with HW from 05 till the day he died
I heard a lot of names and stories
He must’ve wanted to keep Hicks name a secret he was such a gangster
😂😂😂😂
Trevor was also my friend who did that stabbing
He never mentioned the white shadow
But I guess whatever sells
Wow! Complete rewriting of history. Wild!
He’s got a very vivid imagination
Dude looks like hes the leader of the meth mouths!!!! Wtf!!! Keep up the good work bro
Mass and Cass Zombie patrol!!!
I got your back. Your on it black friars???? BS😢
Thanks brotha appreciate that!
We ain’t claiming him 😂😂😂
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😂😂😂 NOBODY says "upstate new england." I got a good one for you tho .. "Operation zombie," from the mid 2010s, in providence. About a 30 guy bust, for an alleged gang related drug operation. There are supposed ties to some well known rappers out there, like King OSF, who does 100k plus views on a lot of his music videos on youtube. Hes very talented. Im from southeastern mass, so i pay attention to a lot of stuff from rhode island, as well as mass. I havent looked into it much. I just know of it. Im not sure how deep the ties are to the music. Could just be neighborhood friends. I think their label is called F1, for Family First.
I'll check that out thanks for the tip. Someone else was just telling me about that LIl Lonzo guy you were telling me about as well. He was helping with info on CV gangs in RI
@jasontrimmins8264 ya. I only know the rough idea of east, west, and cf over there from here say when I rented an apartment there in 2011, and from reading comments on rap videos over there. I mentioned that name cause he's the main rap star in cf. But I shouldn't have told you to ask him questions, cause I don't know his current situation. You know. I more-so should've just mentioned him as an artist to highlight in the area. I had the pleasure of meeting him once. He was a real genuine dude, from a rough area, trying to do the right thing.
Whoa whoa clam man what’s wrong with mom’s basement publishing for Amazon!? Just kidding i don’t know anything about that stuff. Ty bro!!
Who grows up and pretends to be Kevin Weeks
@@Sinister-cx6um 🤣🤣
Love your content JT Keep it coming..........
Thanks my dude!!!
My whole family is from Somerville, not 1 of them know who this person is. Where did this critter come from?? 😂😂😂
It’s like these fake navy seals the street version lol 😂
Jason u da man…. Interesting and enjoyable. Everyone knows an inveterate pathological liar…… he’s homeless, destitute, let’s pray for him
🙏🙏🙏
@endofsentence please pull this guys card! He’s claiming UBN and Irish Mob lol 😂
what was the series netflix done on boston called? dont think i seen it so would like to give it a watch thanks.as for this bum i see him on james english about 6 months ago and laughed all the way through it!
I saw this guy on james english & knew something was off, when you’ve been in the streets for a while you can easily recognize when someone is Fraud’n