Locked In with Ian Bick I Was a Blood Inside Colorado Prisons — This Is What It Was Really Like | Alec Hackney
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Nov 16, 2025 Alec Hackney, a former Blood gang member who spent nearly a decade in Colorado prisons, shares his harrowing journey of survival and transformation. He discusses his early life filled with crime and violence, including being stabbed and shot. After turning his life around and getting sober, Alec explains his passion for helping others through his recovery businesses. He delves into the harsh realities of gang life, the brutalities of prison, and his mission to guide justice-involved individuals toward a positive future.
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Businesses Focused On Reentry And Sober Living
- Alec runs Gold Standard Recovery and Empower Reentry, operating halfway and sober living houses in Littleton.
- He helps justice-involved people secure IDs, benefits, jobs, housing, parole help, and offers employment at his programs.
Confidence As A Remedy For Addiction
- Alec links confidence to recovery and leaving addiction: he sees confidence as nearly opposite addiction.
- Building self-worth and connection helped him stay sober and pursue business goals.
Turning Himself In During Family Crisis
- Alec describes getting indicted in 2021, turning himself in after his father's death, and ultimately receiving a 10-year sentence.
- His girlfriend supported him throughout his incarceration, which became a major factor in his transformation.