After finding out that the drugstore owner had been shot and killed, he decided to use this information to reduce a sentence he was supposed to serve for assault.

Who is Bolden How is he connected to the crime What info does he know?

Bolden is a current convict who testifies in Steve and King's trial. Bolden reportedly bought stolen cigarettes from Bobo Evans, who let slip that he stole them from a drugstore.

Who gave Bolden the information about the robbery?

Bolden found out about the robbery in Monster after he obtained two cartons of stolen cigarettes from someone involved in the hold-up. Zizzi found out about the robbery from Bolden, who told him about it when they both incarcerated at Riker's Island.