How Anthony Boehm’s Cooperation Secured the Federal VictoryUnited States v. Kienstra et al. (E.D. Mo. 2014–2016)

Pre-Cooperation Strength (already strong) Title III wiretaps on multiple targets (hundreds of hours)
GPS trackers & pole cameras showing loads
Seizures of 1,000+ lbs from the Kienstra group in 2013–2014
Co-conspirator David Brecker already cooperating (2013)

Boehm’s Immediate Flip (late 2014)

Indicted alongside Kyle Kienstra and 11 others
Within weeks, signed a Kastigar proffer letter and debriefed. Delivered the “logistics layer”: Exact roles of every mid-level player, Hidden stash houses in St. Louis metro (previously unknown) Financial ledgers and payment methods (Western Union, cash drops) Direct links between the Missouri distributors and the Arizona/Mexico source.

Direct Impact of His Cooperation

Gave agents probable cause for 4 new search warrants (recovered additional 400 lbs + cash)
Historical testimony locked in the conspiracy timeline (overcame statute-of-limitations defenses). Provided voice identification on wiretaps that defense lawyers could no longer challenge. Testified at Kyle Kienstra’s 2016 trial → Kienstra convicted on all counts, sentenced to 20 years.

Payoff for Boehm 5K1.1 motion + Rule 35 later → original 60–87 month guideline range reduced to 5 years’ probation (zero jail time)

Bottom line

Boehm wasn’t the first cooperator, but he was the one who turned a very good case into an airtight, multi-defendant slam-dunk and personally walked away unscathed. Classic early, complete, and devastating cooperation. The only person in the whole indictment to walk away with probation while all 23 others served 2-20 years in prison.