Former Hells Angel and cop who chased him share their unlikely friendship
Former Hennepin County Sheriff’s Captain Chris Omodt, left, collaborated with Pat Matter, former president of the Minneapolis Hells Angels, to write “Breaking the Code.” (Pioneer Press: Ginger Pinson)
Considered the “godfather” of the Minneapolis Hells Angels, Pat Matter knew three things in life were true:
“When you love someone, you get hurt. … When you’re real, everyone hates you for it. And when you trust, you get killed.”
And yet, Matter found an unlikely man to trust: Chris Omodt — the Hennepin County cop who’d been after him for years.
Two decades after the men first heard of each other, they’re telling the story of their unlikely alliance.
Their co-written book, “Breaking the Code” (self-published and available Friday), tells the tale of how their lives intersected, giving a no-holds-barred glimpse into the world of biker gangs and the investigators who go after them.