Maurice “Peanut” King was a successful drug dealer in East Baltimore and a transitional figure in the drug trade. He bridged the world of the old school gangsters and the kid gangstas of today. He was the first to recruit children to work for him — ten-, eleven- and twelve-year-olds equipped with mopeds. After the addict gave his money to the “corner man,” one of Peanut’s kids would speed by and toss him the drugs. The kids easily eluded the cops and, if they were caught, didn’t require any outlay in bail or lawyer’s fees. Award winning producer Deborah George tells the story of the Baltimore drug trade 30 years ago, before it was common for children to sell drugs or carry guns.

The Soundprint documentary series features the best work of top radio producers. The award winning documentaries are renowned for drawing the listener into the story with compelling interviews, authentic voices and rich sound. From memoirs to science, health and popular culture, Soundprint creates a powerful experience the listener will not soon forget. Here are some related Soundprint documentaries:

The Changing Face of Neighborhood Crime Produced by: Askia Muhammad

Changing Spaces: Hampden, Baltimore Produced by: Gemma Hooley

Kids and Guns Produced by: Maria Hinojosa

Japan Is a Safer Place to Be a Fish Produced by: Mary Beth Kirchner

Time on the Outside: Hope's Story Produced by: Shannon Heffernan

Soundprint Executive Producer: Moira Rankin

Audio Engineer: Jared Weissbrot

Production Assistant: Nkechi Mogekwu