ORLANDO, Fla. LIV Golf chose to start its new season when the PGA Tour's biggest stars were certain to be taking the week off. Though she made just $1.61 an hour, she said, shewas the highest-paid of the inmates because she was a supervisor, often teachingother women how to sew. She started selling speed and prescription drugs before eventually moving to crystal methamphetamine when the drug began to spread across the Midwest, the outlet noted. In 2008, Lori Arnold was closing in on 50 years of age and had spent a total of 16 years of her life in prison. So no one messed with me. She ended the marriage after six months, and after several years, built a bar to act as a base for her drug distribution business. Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin will hold a news conference Thursday to announce his findings in a deadly officer-involved shooting in Allentown. Meanwhile, I had a nice house and a car. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Arnold was sent to prison in West Virginia from 1991 until 1999. , Any kind of drugs are always going to show up. She operated out of Ottumwa, Iowa, with her then-husband Floyd Stockdall. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I was lying in bed. I was the only White person when I got there. Text size. Countless people, including young children, were exposed to it. "I dont like that Im getting old," Arnold chuckled. Lori was sentenced to 15 years in prison but was released early in 1999. She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Sokolic. When I got out, I realized some of my old buddies were still doing it and nobody had done better for themselves. You can watch the three-part documentary series on Discovery Plus. ARBOR CREMATION SOCIETY 2819 S 125th Ave, Ste 367 Omaha NE. accessed ), memorial page for Roy Arnold Nickerson (13 Mar 1880-4 Nov 1947), Find a Grave Memorial ID 249970511, citing Carleton Cemetery, . As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Here's the tale of his Iowa origins, Country star Lee Brice talks about recovering from COVID-19, and headlining Iowa's Big Country Bash, 80/35 music festival canceled again for another year. The story of Arnold, one of the most prolific meth dealers in the Midwest, is the subject of a new docu-series titled "Queen of Meth," which is now available for streaming on discovery+. Proud American supporting Freedom for all and protecting the innocent. Lori acknowledges that there were better ways to help her community. "She has a matter-of-fact charisma and a ready laugh, and you can see how those qualities would have made it easy for her to sell drugs in the depressed, working-class town of Ottumwa, Iowa.". I regret everything I did. But this attempt to go straight may have been more about market research than anything else. The local authorities were simply not in any way equipped to deal with a massive operation like Arnold's, and that gave her the freedom to operate more or less openly. I hadnt slept for a while. Go ahead. I didnt fight it. Her relationships with her family members are slowly but surely recovering. Though in her second prison term, she spent more time in lockdown than she had in West Virginia, she said she got a prison industries job building desktops for computers and office cubicles. I drive a cherry picker, forklifts. She reports that although she is no longer legally required to disclose her criminal past to potential employers, she told her current job anyway when applyingand it's the first time in her life she's had a regular job with things like a 401k or allotted vacation time. for me). Born in Detroit, Michigan to Irene and Francis Moore in January 3, 1933, he was a graduate of Detroit Catholic Central High School in 1950. Lori grew up in a dysfunctional family, and by the age of 14, was already addicted to alcohol and headed for marriage to a man nearly a decade her senior. You have to be if you dont want to be messed up. But once the DEA realized how the meth business was changing, things moved quickly, and in 1990 Lori Arnold's horse ranchwhich was also the location of her meth super labwas raided by the FBI, the DEA, and the ATF. "I learned pretty easy, and I see people that have degrees, and my brothers do, my son does. Her mother was extremely permissive, and Lori Arnold lost all discipline in her life. Eventually, they started to launder the money through multiple businesses and even invested in racing horses. Once she got rid of the product quickly, Lori saw a lucrative opportunity to get out of poverty. . Shes paid her dues,Bill told TheNew York Post. Lori Arnold is popularly referred to as the drug lord who outstretched her drug empire from Iowa to California with her ex-husband, Floyd Stockdall. "Ive had a lot of downs. And so it began! I didn't smoke. I work really hard. TAMPICO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - MUSEUM - FAMILY HISTORY LIBRARY/RESEARCH CENTER 119 Main St., P. O. Visitation will be Tuesday May 31 . They wanted more, and she saw an opportunity to capitalize, becoming a topmaker and dealer of meth. "I was missing the respect. She led a multistate methamphetamine production and distribution network. I never realized it was a problem because everyone was having a good time. Lori Arnold was just 18-years-old when she married Floyd Stockdall and became pregnant with his son. She has a matter-of-fact charisma and a ready laugh, and you can see how those qualities would have made it easy for her to sell drugs in the depressed, working-class town of Ottumwa, Iowa. ", DEATH HOUSE LANDLADY DOROTHEA PUENTE POSSESSED A BLACK HEART, WELCOMED HER VICTIMS IN A LOVING WAY: DOC, Lori Arnolds Corvette in 1987. Matt Brazear. But as 1991 came by, the dominoes started to fall. I never wanted to hurt anyone. Loree was the fifth child of Marian (Nelson) and Dick Kiel. Floyd and Lori started dating and eventually got married in 1980. He married his wife Jen in 2018, and the couple lives together in Ottumwa with their pet dogs. He had 2 siblings: a sister Lori and a brother Scott. When one of her drivers was caught making the trip back from California, she set up her own meth lab, earning even more profits. Mrs. Sokolic retired from IBM. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. She said she signed up with Discovery because"they were willing to do what I wanted as far as telling the truth and not exaggerating it and everything else, which is unusual for a production company.". While her brother was acting in films like "True Lies," she was almost single-handedly driving a meth epidemic in the Midwest and making more money than she could spend. I just wanted something more for my family. Lori is registered to vote since August 15, 1990 in Seneca County. Tom Arnoldsaid his mother droveher to Missouri, where it was legal for the young teento marry,"which ruined her life.". The filmmakers like to pose Arnold and other interview subjects in front of tractors or in long shot against drab warehouses or faded downtowns. So I didnt have issues with anyone. BACKGROUNDOne of the main weaknesses and problems in the field of road accident management is the lack or non-use of appropriate information systems. The Associated Press. Lori, 60, is now eking out a low-key life with an understanding fianc named Bill "She's paid her dues," he says and a blue-collar job in Sandusky, Ohio. So I didnt even move. He held many honorable titles throughout his life including son,. She got a telemarketing job and purchased a home. (discovery+) Today, life is simpler. And it was a big one. She said at the time that she conspired to distribute more than 11 pounds of methamphetamine in an 18-month. If you're wondering how a woman who never completed high school and who had a serious drug addiction of her own managed to build a multi-million-dollar drug empire, there are two simple explanations. Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel & Cremat 6625 E Main St, Mesa (480) 832-3500 ; Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funer 400 South Power Road, Mesa (480) 830-4422 ; Parker Funeral Home 1704 Ocotillo, Parker (928) 669-2156 ; Funeraria Del Angel Greer-Wilson Chapel 5921 West Thomas Rd, Phoenix (623) 245-0994 ; A.L. In fact, they loaned her their "chemist," who trained Arnold's people in making high-quality meth. (discovery+), "And I was bad," she laughed. And I don't want this to happen,' " she said. Loree handled her cancer with valor and a positive attitude. You can watch the three-part documentary series on, In 1981, they had a child together, Josh. That problem led her to purchase a nightclub, a new house, and a fancy car to try and launder some of it. A few years into their marriage, Loris first tryst with meth was when Floyds brother Mike introduced her to it. Bikers outside of Lori Arnolds bar the Wild Side in 1980s. Timothy A. SAMUEL LITTLE, AMERICAS MOST PROLIFIC SERIAL KILLER, ACTED AS KINDLY GRANDPA UNTIL MONSTER CAME OUT: DOC, Lori Arnold and son Josh Stockdall in 1999. OTTUMWA Lori Arnold has been back to Ottumwa twice since being released from her second stint in prison in 2007. He's married to a wonderful woman, and has a beautiful home," she said. The couple went on to make a tremendous amount of money through the course of the six years that they were active before being arrested and convicted. Stockdall had a link to a large methamphetamine lab in Southern California, where the meth trade was largely centered at the time. A new, one-day festival slated for September, Roseanne resurgence sparks invitation to her Iowa mansionwhat's left of it, The countdown begins: 100 days until the Iowa State Fair returns, Iowa State Fair announces new $2 million Elwell Family Park to feature rodeos, monster truck meets and more, Grammy-award winning Justin Bieber coming to Des Moines with 2022 'The Justice World Tour', Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. When the FBI arrested her, they seized more than $10 million in assets, People reported. Of the late Frank . Her journey as the major methamphetamine supplier in Iowa and the surrounding states had some tremendous highs and lows with Lori eventually being sent to prison for her crimes. By 2001, she was once again making so much money she had to buy new businesses to launder the money. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. "I learned how to use the power tools, so I was working my butt off there, and I was still exercising and everything else," she said. More: Netflix's 'Halston' to tell the story of the Des Moines-born celebrity designer. In rehab, she said, she learned her purpose in life and whyshe kept going back to the drug world. Lori Arnold became known as the Queen of Meth for her high-quality supply. She still has many regrets, but her purpose now is to keep what shes always wanted a better life for herself and her family. She's quoted as saying "I had some friends who got hooked on my meth, and they went down the tubes. She said that while she was dealing, she didn't understand the destruction meth was sowing in the community. Her famous brother, Tom, says this decision essentially ruined Lori's life. More: After 28 years, Hollywood star and Iowan Tom Arnold reconnects with brother, sister in Ottumwa. As noted by the Des Moines Register, Lori also started actively dating when she was just 14. Maintained by Lori Lee Crawford . All the things of prison had gone away. The illegal drug trade is a cash business, and dealing with all that cash can be a logistical nightmare. Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, March 3, 2023 at Rude's Funeral Home, Brookings, SD. Ive heard a lot about bad drugs from drug dealers who sold them for cheap to make a quick buck. And there were no rules. ", Now, she told the Register, "I'm sorry for my part. It wasn't like I wanted to go get everybody addicted and ruin their lives. This is the full obituary story where you can express condolences and share memories. "All I heard was a big crash. Arnold repeated more than her business model, however. And I had it too. Since all of that money came in as cash, she soon found it very challenging to deal with. She married truck driver John Woten and began repairing her relationship with her son, Josh. His moms cancer battle. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. "He turned out so good. She founded legitimate businesses which employed local people. "He keeps me grounded because he's not a drug user. Kracl Funeral Chapel of David City is in charge of the arrangements. True-crime documentaries arrive by the pallet-load these days Arnold could stack them in her post-criminal job as a forklift operator and I took the time to watch this one purely for the Iowa connection. At the height of her drug business, Lori Arnold invested some of her loot in her hometown of Ottumwa, Iowa. Arnold "Arnie" Bentz, age 85 of Truman passed away Wednesday May 25, 2022 at Mayo Hospital in Rochester with his loving family by his side. Yarmouth County. Oh, and you can date both of us by the way we refer to speed or methamphetamine as crank.. She can be contacted at sporter@registermedia.com or via Twitter @SierraAPorter95. Like all the guys from Muenster, he took a job . "I was at the top floor with women who were mostly prostitutes and things like that. My husband was next to me. OTTUMWA John S. "Jack" Arnold, 78, of Ottumwa, passed away November 9, 2015, at Hospice House in Ottumwa after a short battle with lung cancer. Lori Arnolds thriving drug enterprise in the Midwest came tumbling down in 1991. I shared it with them, they loved it and they wanted more. She operated out of Ottumwa, Iowa, with her then-husband Floyd Stockdall. "I had the idea before I started making it: Sleepy Fox," Josh said. It details the rise and fall of the 60-year-old, once dubbed "Scarface in a skirt," told from Arnold herself, as well as her older brother, Tom Arnold. Region. While Lori was the brains behind the organization, Floyd was more than capable of being the intimidating muscle. So when I walked in, they were watching TV and the news came on. That went a long way in Iowa in the early 1990s. Shes also engaged to a local name Bill who is understanding of her past. As a result of the freedom she had, Lori started to date a 23-year-old married man, who she had to then marry because of her stepdad and mother finding out about it. She began to rebel against the rules and expectations of her normal, boring life. They told me to put some clothes on. "He never got into drugs. President/Owner. A Discovery+ miniseries tells the story of actor Tom Arnold's sister, who profited handsomely from introducing methamphetamines to Iowa. As reported in"Methland,"although Stockdall had retired as the club's president he was still a member, and still kept up his criminal lifestyle, dealing cocaine in Iowa and maintaining his ties with the Grim Reapers. Once free, Lori looked to make amends. Lori Arnold is more than just the little sister to Iowa-born actor and comedian Tom Arnold. Lori Arnold - @LoriArnold4 Perry Hall MD Her stepdad told Bobby to either dump her or marry her, so he. Though she'd made incredible amounts of money by selling meth, there was nothing left of her former empire. Heres everything we know! "You know, I wanted to go,'screw that, screw her, screw her husband.'. More: 'Queen of Meth' reveals Iowan Lori Arnolds shocking life in the drug world. Lori started spending more time with her birth mother. And I had [my man] Floyd. Neil Druckmann, who. She and her brother eventually moved back in with their mother, who exercised little oversight. She had two brothers - Tom, the oldest of the three, and Scott, the youngest. And my friends, we were all in the same boat. FELIX CORGNATI OBITUARY. My son never got into [drugs]. While working at Cargill she observed that her co-workersmany of whom were likely former customers of herswere using low-quality meth to get through their workdays. His mother abandoned the family when he was a child, and he and his siblings were raised by their father: . Beginning in 1985, it was the start of a six-year-long wild ride of drug trafficking and manufacturing. Queen of Meth on Discovery+ tells the story of Lori Arnold, a former methamphetamine drug lord who sold, manufactured and distributed millions worth of drugs in the 1980s in the American Midwest. Tom Arnold and Lori Arnold today. While Lori was the brains behind the organization, Floyd was more than capable of being the intimidating muscle. You might think that someone who battled serious drug abuse issues, spent a significant time in jail, and lost millions of dollars would have a few regrets. Arnold served a total of 15 years. Floyd was a drinker, and he reportedly. His grandchildren are Rhett and Colt Brazear. Yeah, I probably ruined a few lives. Here were the best moments. 1982 - Present41 years. At 14 Lori met a grown man 11 years older than her. . Text size. By the time she was 14, she was hanging around at the club where her mom worked and was addicted to alcohol. Floyd Stockdall was a Vietnam War veteran who joined the Grim Reapers Motorcycle Club at some point after his return, eventually becoming its president. Survived by fianc and love of her life, Joe Rieger; children, Valerie Burgess . He was a graduate of Freeport High School, Class of . The Loveland Planning Commission gave a green light Monday for construction to begin on the Draper-Heartland project and the adjacent Jefferson parking structure in downtown Loveland but recommended to the City Council against approving the site plan for Centerra South, which would . Curious to know what happened to him? It was a big 'Brady Bunch' type of thing," Arnold said. As "Methland" notes, when she was 18-years-old she met her second husband, Floyd Stockdall. A A A. Phoenix . But I was able to pull out of it and survive. He met Lori when she was just 18-years-old. "Methland"explains that one reason it took so long was due to the Drug Enforcement Agency's view of methfor years they regarded it as a minor problem, mainly pushed by biker gangs and not affecting mainstream communities. The comedienne was also the star of a popular series titled "Roseanne.". However, he never hated Lori, and perhaps thanks to Loris arrest, never engaged in drug abuse. That allowed Arnold to grow her empire under the radar for years. "Like the people that created the tech world in Silicon Valley, my sister created the meth world," he said. Speaking in "The Queen of Meth," Tom Arnold likened his sister's role in creating the meth trade to the tech pioneers of the era. Wayne was an educator in David City . "She had two children from a previous marriage, and then they got together and had two more kids. Visit the "People Search" section on CocoFinder's homepage. Instead of taking a new path in life, Arnold lost little time getting right back into the meth businesswhich had grown even larger and more profitable while she'd been inside. The story of Lori Arnold, drug queenpin and sister to Tom Arnold, is a complicated lesson in Midwestern values. Lori Arnold sent a driver to get 10 pounds of meth for $100,000 in California. And the money kept pouring. In 1974, when Arnold was just 14 and in the eighth grade, she wanted to marry a 23-year-old man, People magazine reported. Paul "Pa" Arthur Watson Obituary (1931 - 2023) | Canton, Illinois Edit this obituary Paul "Pa" Arthur Watson 2 Events October 27, 1931 - February 27, 2023 (91 years old) Canton, Illinois Send Flowers Share your support Light a candle Illuminate their memory Paul Arthur Watson Obituary "I'm like, 'if I do this, this could happen. You might get tempted. What the rival league got was a reminder . ", ARMIE HAMMER'S AUNT CASEY HAMMER PLANS TO SHARE FAMILY SECRETS IN UPCOMING DOCUSERIES, Bikers outside of Lori Arnolds bar the Wild Side in 1980s. This soul sister of mine is Lori Arnold, the subject of Queen of Meth, a three-part profile that premiered Friday on the streaming service Discovery+. She began seeing a 23-year-old man, and her mother forced her to marry him when she was just 15-years-old. She worked hand in hand with her father at his automotive dealership, J&J Truck and Auto Sales, and was the do-it-all for the dealership. In Queen of Meth, Lori Arnold and her friends reflect on her time as a high-volume drug dealer. Sibling relationships can be among the most complicated in the world. A chance encounter led her to start selling meth again, and in 2001, she was busted, leading to a six-year stint in prison. I never wanted to hurt anyone. "I was missing the old days," she admitted about her second arrest. Together, they had a son named Josh in January 1981. 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