Introduction
In the shadows of society, trafficking and organized crime continue to thrive, often hidden in plain sight. This is the story of a survivor, who bravely shares their experience to shed light on the insidious tactics used by traffickers and the involvement of organized crime.
The Deceptive Promise
When I first encountered Amos Wallace, I had no idea I was being trafficked. The signs were there, but I didn’t recognize them. I was violently dragged out of my previous jobs by a gang stalker who forced me to work for Amos. He promised that this would be my last job, the job everyone dreams of. Amos boasted about placing people in various high-profile positions in entertainment, politics, and other industries. He assured me that after working for him for a year, I would never have to worry again. A home, a car, and a world of opportunities would be mine.
The Reality of the Work
My work for Amos was diverse, ranging from marketing and business tasks to cleaning. Most of the work took place at an Elks Lodge in San Bernardino, where events were held almost 24/7. Weekly cannabis events attracted a wide array of attendees, including politicians, law enforcement, and gang members. Amos claimed to have all the necessary licenses and even sold the ability to operate under his license to others. I believed the events were legal until I received a packet in my name detailing numerous violations at the Elks Lodge, each carrying hefty fines.
The Threats and Manipulation
Amos instructed me not to speak to the police, promising to handle everything. He even funded my campaign for city council, assuring me that candidates were selected, not elected, and that my victory was guaranteed. Despite his assurances, I campaigned earnestly, connecting with the people of my ward. However, a week before the elections, Amos tried to justify pedophilia and incest, which I vehemently opposed. Realizing I couldn’t be manipulated, I knew my chances of winning were doomed.
During my campaign, I meticulously kept all information in a suitcase, which included much of the work I was doing for Amos at the Elks Lodge. This suitcase contained meeting notes, numbers, and details for each event. Unfortunately, right after the election, the suitcase was stolen. Local homeless individuals who stay near the Elks Lodge and others informed me that the only way the suitcase could have been taken was if Amos ordered it. With my documents stolen, I found myself unable to work for anyone else except Amos.
Through Amos, I met my husband. At the time, neither of us knew the truth about Amos. We were both too busy trying to help others to consider our own situations. My husband was caring for a very ill man named Michael, who was being taken advantage of by Dennis and Church, the individuals supposed to help him with his trust. Despite Michael’s promise to take care of my husband through his trust, Dennis and Church refused to assist, leaving my husband to work tirelessly to care for Michael.
The Elks Lodge and Financial Exploitation
The Elks Lodge, a male-dominated club with separate meetings for men and women, became a central location for Amos’s operations. Amos, acting as the secretary, brought me in as his “shadow”. Despite the significant revenue generated from events, I never received payment for my work. Amos claimed there was no money, yet he frequently spent on personal indulgences including prostitutes regularly despite him being in a relationship with a Gal he groomed underage at the lodge.
Trust Corruption and Betrayal
When my husband and I got together, he reached out to Amos for help with Michael’s trust. Michael was supposed to have around $1 million in his trust, but Dennis and Church claimed it was only $500,000 and refused to help. In a meeting with Dennis, Church, my husband, Michael, Amos, and me, it became clear they would never assist Michael. They demanded receipts for all expenses, but with years of work and recent losses, the receipts were gone. Amos offered to create fake receipts and handle the situation, but this led to my husband losing over $50,000, which went into Amos’s pocket. Amos then charged Dennis and Church $20,000 for a home for Michael, along with utilities and rent.
Amos’s betrayal didn’t end there. He took Michael to a strip club and convinced him to turn against my husband, aiming to gain control of all the money. Despite this, my husband and I continued to care for Michael without payment. Amos eventually collaborated with Dennis and Church to siphon money from Michael’s trust. At the beginning of COVID-19, Michael’s health deteriorated due to the stress from the trust corruption. He ended up in a convalescent home and tragically passed away at the start of the pandemic.
Conclusion
This story highlights the deceptive and coercive tactics used by traffickers like Amos Wallace, who exploit their victims under the guise of legitimate opportunities. It also underscores the involvement of organized crime in trafficking operations and trust corruption, where exploitation and manipulation are rampant. By sharing this story, we hope to raise awareness and inspire action against trafficking and organized crime.
Magie Majik 