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Bloody Angola: A Podcast by Jim Chapman

Bloody Angola: A Podcast by Jim Chapman

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 Bloody Angola features the complete history of Louisiana's most notorious prison. Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola and beyond.Copyright Envision Podcast Studios Social Sciences True Crime
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  • Officer Friendly

    Officer Friendly
    Jul 3 2025
    In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim Chapman covers the tragic story of the murder of Slidell, Louisiana PD, Sargent Earl Alfred, who was killed while responding to a silent alarm at a jewelry store.

    Timestamps
    07:03 Meet Officer Friendly
    21:00 The Robbery and Shooting Unfolds
    23:43 Escape Convict
    26:37 Clemency Hearing
    42:29 Getting Justice

    Source Credits
    https://www.justice.gov/atr/upcoming-hearings-and-trials
    https://www.leagle.com/decision/19771056353so2d7031940
    https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/la-court-of-appeal/1248703.html
    https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/clemency-denied-1975-murder-slidell-police-officer/article_910b0dc4-54e7-11ef-aead-8bb4d718c410.html
    https://northshoremedia.net/2024/08/07/pardon-request-for-slidell-killer-denied/
    https://juryverdicts.net/lajvrblog
    Newspapers.com
    https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1713566/state-v-lewis/
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    45 mins
  • The Goodyear Slaying

    The Goodyear Slaying
    Jun 26 2025
    In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim Chapman covers the horrific story of a robbery/murder that occurred at a Goodyear Tire and Appliance store in 1975 and the search for Charles Ray Spears, later known as the Goodyear Killer.

    Timestamps
    03:32 The Escape from Jackson Barracks
    05:15 The Goodyear Robbery Begins
    08:15 The Silent Alarm Incident
    09:47 The Hunt for the Killer
    11:49 Arrest of Larry Donahue
    13:01 Indictment and Trial
    14:42 The Evidence Presented
    17:02 Roy Walters' Testimony
    30:32 The Defense Arguments
    35:35 The Sentencing 36:42 Retrial and Justice
    Source Credits
    Newspapers.com
    The Hammond Star
    Justia.com
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    41 mins
  • 1956

    1956
    Jun 20 2025
    In this episode, Jim Chapman breaks down several interesting stories from a 1956 edition of the popular prison magazine "The Angolite".
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    15 mins
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appreciate this episode. love differwnt view points and covers all the nitty gritty details.Love the humor and of course easy listening!

amazing

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I’m glad I chose this as the first podcast I’ve ever listened to. The history is great, the storytelling and rapport between the hosts and their guests is even better! Give this some a listen. It’s worth your time.

My first podcast!

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I visited Angola in 2024 and had very conflicting feelings about the experience. Listening to this podcast has helped me to balance my empathy for the inmates with the reality of why they are there. Excellent podcast.

very interesting

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loved the show. great story telling. both host style of story telling complements the other

great show.

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great episode can't wait to hear the rest! love it. the history us interesting

this is going to be great can't wait to hear all

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