Key Insights
Why is Gone South Season 4 different from previous seasons?
Season 4 offers new episodes weekly with no end in sight, focusing on different stories of interesting crimes in the South.
What method was commonly used to manufacture methamphetamine in the 1990s?
The pseudoephedrine reduction method, involving over-the-counter cold medicine like Sudafed and specific chemicals.
Why did the P2P method for meth production become restricted?
P2P was classified as a controlled substance, and common precursors like ether were tightly restricted due to meth's popularity in the late 70s.
How did the DEA first become aware of Darrell's large ether order?
A chemical manufacturer in New Jersey reported Darrell's suspicious order to the DEA.
What technology did the DEA use to track Darrell's movements in the 1980s?
They used a tracking device called a 'beeper' that emitted a signal, requiring line of sight to follow.
How did Darrell's lifestyle differ from typical meth cooks?
Darrell lived in an affluent suburb with luxury cars and boats, unlike the usual rundown homes in remote areas.
What was Darrell's claimed source of income?
He claimed to be a professional gambler, often traveling to London and Las Vegas for gambling.
Why did the DEA agents find Darrell's nail salon suspicious?
The salon had few customers but reported large cash deposits, which didn't match the revenue from nail services.
What unexpected event occurred while Steve was placing a tracking device under Darrell's van?
Darrell unexpectedly returned to the van, forcing Steve to hide underneath as Darrell drove off.
Chapters
- Pseudoephedrine reduction method involved using over-the-counter cold medicine like Sudafed.
- P2P method, using phenyl 2-propanone, was the main precursor chemical before it was classified as a controlled substance.
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