Welcome to Killing County. I even performed the wedding service for Damacio Diaz . I am excited to share with you another great interview from my McFarland, USA press trip. Meet Coach White and the Diaz Brothers Inspirations - Mama Latina Tips The real Jim White and wife Cheryl White actually have three daughters, Tami, Julie and Jami. Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick is an executive producer on new Hulu documentary "Killing County," which explores the story of Damacio Diaz. No. Damacio stated that they were very proud of the way the movie portrayed their story their family. Theyre looking out for my kids and were trying to police each other, because its very easy to get distracted and go way off course. DAMACIO DIAZ, by and through his counsel, DAVID A. TORRES, hereby submits Damacio Diaz' Statement in Mitigation for the court's consideration. If its not for the help of our cousins and our uncles and our friends and our church its really difficult during these times to raise a child. The detective tipped him off about a Drug Enforcement Administration wiretap that captured him chatting, advising him to lay low, according to documents. JIM WHITE : Thomas. All of us went to college. That decision also rocked the Kern County criminal justice system, marking the beginning of an ugly police corruption scandal involving cash, drugs and protection. Damacio Diaz pleaded guilty to bribery, drugtrafficking and tax evasion. Where is Damacio Diaz Now? 'Killing County' on Hulu Explores His Story Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The real Coach Jim White took both the boys and girls cross country teams to the California central coast beach at Cayucos during the 1985 season (not the 1987 season). And so, its just a fun place to be. As you pull into McFarland, you will know notice a silhouette of a runner running through an open field. The Feds said Diaz was cheating the system in several ways -- for one, by stealing cash for drug buys or stealing the drugs from drug buys. DAMACIO DIAZ : He was our seventh man actually. Kevin Costner and others picking in the fields in McFarland, USA. 17 Damacio Diaz Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 17 Damacio Diaz Premium High Res Photos Browse 17 damacio diaz stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Gabriel Diaz, Damacio Diaz, David Diaz, Diego Diaz, and father and mother Paul and Juanita Diaz. Jim White moves his family after losing his last job as a football coach, and at his new school he turns seven disappointing students into one of the best cross-country teams in the region. They were sooo funny to chat with. Did you ever do that again? Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. True Crime news & latest pictures from Newsweek.com SPONSORED LINKS RAW VIDEO: Former BPD detective Damacio Diaz reacts to 5-year - YouTube JIM WHITE : Let me add a little bit of that. [LAUGHS], JIM WHITE : Let, let me answer that, cause when Mrs. Diaz saw this film the first time, she came out and she said I love the film, but they didnt make me strict enough.. The community of McFarlandis important to them. Yet his desire to always be at the front and center of action soon reached such an extent that he started blurring the line between right and wrong, resulting in his arrest in November 2015. Damacio Diaz, 44, of McFarland, formerly a detective with the Bakersfield Police Department, was sentenced today to five years in prison for bribery . An interview with Jim White, David Diaz, Damacio Diaz and Danny Diaz DAVID DIAZ : And just to let you know, um, Gods good and we own almonds now. Let us send you our favorite posts and ideas once a week. Its hard to understand how he could do both.. We were very happy that that was going to take place. Where Is Damacio Diaz Now? 'Killing County' Catches up With Him Many of the citizens of McFarland were extras in the movie. So, it was a big deal for us. She is preceded in death by her husband Damacio Diaz. Thats why we had the sixth and seventh runner on a team. He did a lot of things for us that our dad couldnt, becauseit financially just wasnt available. Silvia was 16 and Herlinda was 14. What Happened to Damacio Diaz? Bakersfield Cop Seen in 'Killing County' And sports is what kind of helped us get out of that. All opinions expressed are my own. Mr. White was there as a person that we can rely on. DANNY DIAZ : Im trying to be nice here. 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You can read our Kevin Costner Interview about his role as Jim White in the McFarland, USA movie. Damacio Diaz was a subject of the movie McFarland USA and became a Bakersfield police officer. Damacio Diaz Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner) is the new DAMACIO DIAZ : Yeah, were very, very proud of the way the movie portrayed us, our family. Disgraced former Bakersfield Police Department detective Damacio Diaz, one of the real-life heroes of the movie "McFarland USA," was sentenced Monday in U . FRESNO, Calif. Damacio Diaz, 44, of McFarland, formerly a detective with the Bakersfield Police Department, pleaded guilty today to bribery, possession and attempted possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and making and subscribing a false income tax return, Acting United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. May God BLESS you all richly. McFarland High School is actually just down the road from the Central Valley Correctional Facility, not across the street. So, thatwas good. They were cross country state champs in 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000 and 2001. inspired to strive for something beyond I've watched "McFarland" probably more than 200 times. Colin Kaepernick's new three-part true crime docuseries, which premieres on Hulu Friday, Feb. 3, tells the story of alleged corruption and cover-up that happened at a police department in a . The assistant U.S. attorney used the word paradox to describe Diaz, one of seven siblings raised in the northern Kern County farming community of McFarland in a religious family, and one that seemed the epitome of the American dream. -KGET 17. This is going to be a huge hit, I live about two hours from the area it's based on and I'm really looking forward to seeing it. Kevin Costner (Coach Jim White) and Diana Maria Riva (Seora Diaz) in McFarland, USA. For my son, it pushed him to go to college and do well while he was in high school. DANNY DIAZ : Running in the race, Mr. White and the rest of the guys were telling me Joses out of it. However, he did rebuild the boys and girls cross country programs from the ground up. and preaching in the Church of Christ. Were all a year apart. It was fat. Danny Diaz, daughter Delia Diaz, Gabriel DAMACIO DIAZ : For us, I believe sports, in general, we were already tough kids and we were used to working hard and theyre seven of us in our family. A true crime thriller we made set in Kevin McCarthys district. Their mom and dad worked hard and pushed the boys even harder to succeed and do well. Jim White and the Diaz Brothers with our Group for McFarland, USA. But thats okay. She was amazing in the movie. Damacio Diaz. [CHUCKLES] When we were growing up, maybe seven, eight, nine, ten thousand people is the population. But, yes, I did that. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - - Damacio Diaz, 43, of McFarland, a detective with the Bakersfield Police (BPD) was arrested today, charged with abusing his position of trust as a police detective when he conspired with and assisted a narcotics dealer in the operation of the dealer's drug organization, announced United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner, FBI Special Agent in Charge Monica M. Miller . His wife and family, including a brother who works at McFarland high school, all supported him in court Friday afternoon. Mara, a 13-year veteran, had 55 cases involving 70 defendants. Former Bakersfield police detective Damacio Diaz was sentenced Monday in federal court to five years in prison.He pleaded guilty earlier this year to charges. I still race competitively even though youre not as good as you once were. I feel safe knowing he is in my corner.. BAKERSFIELD, Calif., (KBAK/KBFX) Damacio Diaz, a former Detective for the Bakersfield Police Department, has been released from federal custody. Former BPD detective Damacio Diaz released from prison Plus I am a big Kevin Costner fan, I dont think I have ever not liked one of his movies. The former NFL player is an executive producer on Hulu's "Killing County.". Posted on Published: February 18, 2015- Last updated: August 7, 2022. Juanita Diaz. Along with fellow BPD Detective Patrick Mara, 40, the two were sentenced to five years in federal prison. Then to keep him on the narrow road or that straight road is tough. JIM WHITE : Ive done it quite often. On that day, Leopoldo became a man. Yeah, yeah, yeah. View Others. But his chief is ready to turn his back. Some, like David Diaz, became teachers themselves. School. He was a fifth grade teacher and before he was a P.E. These I was able have an interview with Jim White and the Diaz brothers (David Diaz, Damacio Diaz and Danny Diaz) who are the real life inspirations behind the McFarland, USA film. on their time as cross country runners ", Colin Kaepernick pictured at the NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena on December 5, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. So the only way I could get some of them into some of the fields that I had to do the work with them. 12, The real Jim White and wife Cheryl White actually have three daughters, Tami, Julie and Jami. pic.twitter.com/qKxl7i5dfn. potential at the predominantly Latino high Bakersfield detective pleads guilty to bribery, drug possession: 'I got On October 3, 2016 Diaz was sentenced to five years in prison for bribery, possession and attempted possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, and making and subscribing a false income tax return. experience coaching the team. After the interview we were able to get a picture with them. Get up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week. (I am in the red in the back betweenDamacio and Danny). They went back to the original first year that we won state. Although, David did add that his mom is actually much more strict than she is made to bein the movie. to know what it feels like to be Diaz, and father and mother Paul and FRESNO, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Former Bakersfield police detective Damacio Diaz was sentenced Monday in federal court to five years in prison. The legendary former McFarland Damacio seemingly prefers to stay well away from the spotlight these days, but we do know the family man tied the knot with his long-term partner, teacher Courtney Diaz, on January 26, 2021. Select this result to view Damacio Diaz's phone number, address, and more. Facebook gives people the power to. Diazs loyalty to Magallanes would be his downfall. With nothing to do in their small town, kidshave two choices: education and sports or the streets. Although, the brothers did say that the town hasnt really changed much, Coach White has noticed one big change. Diaz and his brother Danny were on the championship team; a third brother, David, had graduated by then but was included in the movie version. We, we basically told our story, got interviewed for hours and hour and hours, and that was pretty much it. Former detective Patrick Mara was also implicated in the same crime. Diaz and his partner, Patrick Mara, later admitted to ripping off drug dealers of their methamphetamine during traffic stops. You know we are a God-fearing folks, so we were teaching in Sunday school on Sundays. school and decides to put together a cross A couple weeks later, the Bakersfield Police Department put him on leave after a federal investigation started to reveal an alleged connection to a major meth dealer. Included in the segment, titled David is represented in the McFarland, USA movie along with two of his brothers, Damacio and Danny. As stated above, the real Jim White started teaching in the McFarland School District straight out of college in 1964. Two corrupt cops joined forces with drug dealers. Now, dozens of [LAUGHS] Much worse. All of a sudden I saw these headlights and it was Mr. White in his '59 Chevy." And difficult to say what opportunities were missed or how much damage was done," said Benjamin Wagner, US Attorney. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Delaney, who prosecuted the case against former Bakersfield Police Department Detective Damacio Diaz, is shown here in this file photo following the Oct. 3 sentencingat U.S. District Court in Fresno. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. It reviewed 87 cases. DAVID DIAZ : Not at all. We didnt have that close to us. This included members of the Bakersfield High Drillers. Danny Diaz was not overweight, but he was the seventh runner on the team. If you havent seen a trailer yet, here you go, Follow McFARLAND, USA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcfarlandusa, Follow Disney Pictures on Twitter: https://twitter.com/disneypictures. When actually Disney did it we were thrilled very much so that Disney had it, because then we knew that it shouldnt have any sex and cussing and cigarettes and this type of thing, you know. About $15,000 stuck out of Magallanes'. 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Read More: Where are BPD Officers Aaron Stringer and Rick Wimbish Now? Damacio Diaz: Where is the Former Detective Now? [CHUCKLES]. He offers the kids a chance [LAUGHS]. That is definitely true. To read the article in Spanish, click here, Insider is sentenced to prison in scam that nearly took down L.A.s last black bank, Man accused of threatening to kill people at Islamic center because of hatred for Muslims, Man is charged with attempted murder after break-in at Miranda Kerrs Malibu home. The three Diaz brothers featured in the new Disney movie, David, Damacio and Danny, all speak highly of both of their parents. A South Valley legend so popular he became the subject of a Disney movie has taken a hard fall. We run once in a whileamongst, DAVID DIAZ : ourselves. McFarland, USA: Directed by Niki Caro. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. That day I was fifth runner and I felt so much pressure, but you know, lucky we were able to pull it off. Damacio Diaz, photo courtesy of Mama Latina Tips. All seven Diaz children went to college and all seven returned to McFarland where they live today. Yes. Mr. Diaz, their dad Paul, he pushed education real hard, too. In our case, you know, theres seven and my dad worked a lot of hours. To you culture, um, is all about community and it takes a village to raise a child. Damacio Diaz was a Bakersfield police detective who was sentenced to five years in prison in October 2016 for stealing drugs to put back onto the street. According to the California Department of Justice, Diaz and Mara conspired with another man, Noel Carter, 46. It taught you discipline. The former police officer was subsequently sentenced to five years in federal prison, just to be released days early from a halfway house in Sacramento, California, on May 8, 2020. He literally would buy us shoes, feed us, counsel us, console us when we lost, that kinda stuff. Phillip A. Talbert said the two detectives were specially selected for a joint drug task force in a region plagued by methamphetamine. Unlike most defendants sentenced to prison for drug trafficking and other serious crimes, Diaz, dressed in a dark suit, walked out of the courthouse Monday afternoon unshackled, temporarily a free man. Now that he's cooperating with authorities, he has allegedly implicated others in the department, including his former partner . Mara was released from a halfway house in April after serving a little less than four years in federal prison. Damacio Diaz, 43, was arrested on November 20, 2015 and charged with abusing his position of trust as a police detective when he conspired with and assisted a narcotics dealer in the operation of the dealer's drug organization. He must report to federal authorities before 2 p.m. Dec. 5 to begin serving his sentence. They still believe in him, and so does his attorney, David A. Torres, who said, "He is and was a hero, in my opinion, and he is the same Damacio Diaz he is.". This hearing is not about telling someone they are no good, ONeill said. DANNY DIAZ : east from McFarland, Mr. White here would take us to the hills. Those are the two extremes and those are the two options that are there for our community. Now we are a runner running through the field, a figure silhouette of a runner. DAMACIO DIAZ : They said youre fat. Where are BPD Officers Aaron Stringer and Rick Wimbish Now. Like in the movie, Thomas Valles went to an overpass above Highway 99 one night after his parents got into a horrible fight. They threw it out. Atty. it's not all true but he's okay with that. Damacio Diaz, former BPD detective who stole drugs and put - YouTube As well as accepting illegal bribes, Diaz engaged in drug trafficking while with the BPD. Join Facebook to connect with Damacio Diaz and others you may know. "He told me to take my wife out on a date or buy my kids something," Diaz would later. The drugs were seized by Bakersfield police officers Damacio Diaz and Patrick Mara before being given to Noel Carter, 45, so he could sell them, according to federal prosecutors. Colin Kaepernick releases trailer for new true crime docuseries All seven Diaz That was the only thing really that they had thats available to show that type of work [for the movie]. It does take a village [CHUCKLES] to raise, a child. I wanna know is your mom really that way, because she was a scene stealer? The movie is based on the true story of a 1987 cross country team, that Diaz was a member of, from a mainly Latino high school in McFarland, California, that won a state championship. Mara said that when he partnered up with Diaz in spring 2012, Diaz walked out of a bedroom and handed him a few hundred dollars, while he stuck a large amount of money into his own pockets, according to court papers. And so, we were just happy that Disney stuck with that first year and were lucky to be in the movie. He got into the truck and began to talk with Coach White about his difficulties at home. But even worse, they say he tipped off the drug dealer when police might be coming his way, even giving the guy information from a secret wiretap. It was indeed the first time that many of the kids ever saw the ocean. Thomas Valles went on to become a prison guard (LA Times). I was just running to, to displace other runners and add them more points. About $15,000 stuck out of Magallanes shorts. No, the real Coach Jim White actually started coaching cross country at McFarland High School in 1980. Copyright 2017 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. They are portrayed to be 15 and 10, a few years younger than they actually were at the time of the first state title in 1987 (the girls were in college at the time). They pocketed 4 pounds and turned in just a pound as evidence, officials said. [LAUGHS] These guys had all the pressure. All the notoriety that theyre getting and what this man over here, Mr. White, our coach, has brought to not just our program but to our community. Delaney was the prosecutor in the case. We dont have the big malls. They all spend some time running with the cross country team, as well as with their own kids. The story of McFarland started with a cross-country in the '80s. Diaz, a 17-year Bakersfield cop, worked on 32 cases involving 53 defendants, with 20 requiring letters, she said. Both men are currently in halfway houses, Diaz in the Sacramento area and Mara in the Long Beach area. Killing County is scheduled to premiere on Hulu on Friday, February 3. The United States Attorney's Office said Diaz continued to operate the informant "even though he was fully aware of the informant's ongoing criminal activity and, during this time, Diaz received bribes from the informant in return for intelligence on law enforcement activities as well as protection from investigation and arrest.". Diaz will be sentenced for three federal counts on October 3rd. The Feds arrested him at the department Friday morning and removed evidence. So, Danny youre talking about they made you a little different. The highest homicide rate The most crime. McFarland USA, released in 2015and starring Kevin Costner, is based on the McFarland High School cross-country team that won the California championship in 1987. What is going on here is really outrageous, said criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos. DAMACIO DIAZ : Go ahead and call it. The U.S. Attorneys Office had recommended a sentence of between roughly 17 and 22 years, but the judge had discretion. As a documentary series that delves deep into the alleged corruption, cover-ups, and crimes within the Bakersfield Police Department over the years, Hulus Killing County is unlike any other. was like to have a movie made about his We then wanted to know, "How much, if any, input did you have to have on the filming and the making the movie?Damacio Diaz: Mr. White might have had more than us. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. A former Bakersfield Police detective, serving time in prison for his role in a drug ring, has been released. I still currently run. Despite the possible life sentence, a federal judge ruled Diaz can be released. That streak ended while the movie was in production, after the small school was elevated to Division I status, a byproduct of their success. He is portrayed by Kevin Costner. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. 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Damacio seemingly prefers to stay well away from the spotlight these days, but we do know the family man tied the knot with his long-term partner, teacher Courtney Diaz, on January 26, 2021. Under it you read three words:Tradition, Unity, and Excellence. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) An ex-detective who was on the championship 1987 track team depicted in the movie McFarland USA has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to bribery and drug charges. Thank you for reading! 'McFarland USA' runner Damacio Diaz gets prison - The Mercury News Raul was also a runner on the team when his sister was killed. Source: YouTube/KGET Article continues below advertisement Damacio Diaz, former BPD detective who stole drugs and put them back on the street, released from custody Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters, (L-R) David Diaz, Danny Diaz and Damacio Diaz attend the premiere of Disney's "McFarland, USA" at the El Capitan Theatre on February 9, 2015 in Hollywood, California. Write by: Uh, it was 1988 and I was a senior at that time and my brother, Damacio, was a junior. The Feds arrested him at the. Coach Jim White is retired now, but if you go to McFarland, chances are you willsee him out there on his bike, keeping up with the kids every evening with a lotof his original team running alongside as well. [LAUGHS] We all, all of us are basketball players. Soon Diaz and Mara were getting into other illegal activities, authorities said. country team. That was something that we did since we were third, fourth, fifth graders and by the time we got to college and were now training and, and running and living our lives with Mr. White some of us traveled out of the state, out of the country with Mr. White it became something that was gonna help us get out of our environment, and it did. Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick is an executive producer on the project, and says in the trailer that it "is one of the most powerful projects I've ever been involved with.". 'McFarland USA' Hero Arrested For Conspiring With Drug Dealer My dad gives me a sense of security, she told the court. Jim White restarted the program in 1980 after it had been dropped for a year. He told me to take my wife out on a date or buy my kids something, Diaz would later recall in court papers. Damacio G Diaz, 50 - Bakersfield, CA - Has Court or Arrest Records The Diaz brothers represent 3 of the 7 runners from the McFarland Cross Country team of 1987. Eguenia was best described by many that I never had pressure. FRESNO Disgraced former Bakersfield Police Department detective Damacio Diaz was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court to five years in federal prison a far more lenient sentence than prosecutors had urged for offenses including drug trafficking, taking bribes and lying on his tax return. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! -LA Times. So that was my experience for the first time at state having the pressure. All three girls graduated with degrees in education from Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, Texas; Tami in 1985, Julie in 1988, and Jami in 1991.
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