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"This is a story of a tough young man who lost his way, and of a loving God who never forgot him, no matter where he was." - Nicky Cruz, bestselling author of Run Baby Run The son of El Salvadorian immigrants, Casey Diaz was brought to Los Angeles at the age of two. An abusive, impoverished family life propelled Casey at only eleven years of age into the Rockwood Street Locos gang. Casey was willing to do anything to be number one, but years of chasing rival gang members led to a dramatic ambush and arrest by the LAPD.At just sixteen, Casey was sentenced to more than twelve years in solitary confinement in California's toughest prison as one of the state's most violent offenders. He thought his life was over.Yet, when a determined elderly woman paid Casey a visit, a whole new world of possibilities began to unfold.
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Casey Diaz is a native of El Salvador and a former gang leader. Growing up in the mean streets of Los Angeles he was forced to fight for his life. He was eventually incarcerated as one of the most violent criminals in California and placed in solitary confinement. His life would be forever changed as God approached Casey in a miraculous way. Today Casey enjoys leading discipleship training classes, and sharing his story with audiences around the country. Grateful for a second chance at life , Casey is now married to Sana, is a father to three children and a Community Pastor at a local church in Burbank Ca.
