Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Shaun grew up in England dreaming of striking it rich. At just 19, he moved to the United States — and made millions trading stocks before becoming the Ecstasy kingpin of Arizona’s rave scene.

From fast money to dangerous decisions, this is the incredible true story of the English teen who built a drug empire in America.



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