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Bloody Angola Podcast by Woody Overton & Jim Chapman

Bloody Angola Podcast by Woody Overton & Jim Chapman

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 From the creative minds of award winning podcasters Woody Overton of Real Life Real Crime and Jim Chapman of Local Leaders the Podcast Bloody Angola is a no holds barred podcast based on stories and interviews of the bloodiest prison in America, told like you have never heard it!Copyright Envision Podcast Studios Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
  • Bones: Angola’s Hearse Driver

    Bones: Angola’s Hearse Driver
    May 9 2025
    This episode of Bloody Angola examines Lloyd "Bones" Bone, the hearse driver at Angola prison, exploring his journey through violence, family estrangement, and the generational cycle of incarceration while navigating dignity amid despair.

    Chapters
    01:39 The Hearse
    11:53 Lloyd Bone's Family Legacy
    12:41 The Crimes of Eric Bone
    30:24 Generational Shadows in Angola
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    33 mins
  • The French Quarter Stabber: Warren Harris Jr

    The French Quarter Stabber: Warren Harris Jr
    Apr 30 2025
    In this gripping episode of "Bloody Angola," Jim Chapman delves into the case of Warren Harris Jr., infamously dubbed the French Quarter Stabber. Set against the backdrop of New Orleans in 1977. Convicted of the killing of (3) victims, found murdered in their apartments, this serial killer was sentenced to life without parole at the age of 16, but….would he stay inside Angola?SourcesFind a grave. James McClure.United Press International. Louisiana News Brief. Daily World. 23 Mar 1977.Associated Press. “N.O. Stabbings may…” The Town Talk. 06 Apr 1977.Associated Press. “5th French Quarter…” The Crowley Post-Signal. 08 Apr 1977.Associated Press. “Man, 77, slain…” The Times. 08 Apr 1977.United Press International. “French Quarter Stabber…” The Town Talk. 09 Apr 1977.Associated Press. “Stabber Suspect Found.” The News-Star. 14 Apr 1977.Associated Press. “Youth Indicted in…” The Town Talk. 20 Apr 1977.Staff Writer. “Alleged Black Stabber…” The Louisiana Weekly. 23 Apr 1977.Associated Press. “Suspect Stabber Pleads.” The Town Talk. 29 Apr 1977.United Press International. “Louisiana News Briefs.” St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune. 06 May 1977.Staff Writer. “Harris pressured, pleads…” The Louisiana Weekly. 07 May 1997.United Press International. “Teenager judged fit…” Daily World. 01 Jun 1997.Fealing, Ken. “Didn’t really identify…” The Louisiana Weekly. 04 Jun 1977.United Press International. “Informants helped police…” Daily World. 23 Jun 1977.Associated Press. “Four officers deny…” The Times. 24 Jun 1977.Staff Writer. “French Quarter Stabber…” The Louisiana Weekly. 13 Aug 1977.Associated Press. “Alleged N.O. Stabber’s…” The Town Talk. 17 Sep 1977.Associated Press. “Court’s Ruling Delays…” The Town Talk. 20 Sep 1977.Staff Writer. “French Quarter Stabber…” The Louisiana Weekly. 24 Sep 1977.Staff Writer. “High Court Holds…” The Louisiana Weekly. 01 Oct 1977.Associated Press. “Vieux Carre Murder…” The Shreveport Journal. 26 Oct 1977.Associated Press. “N.O. Murder Trial…” The Town Talk. 27 Oct 1977.Associated Press. “Confessions Read in…” The Town Talk. 28 Oct 1977.Associated Press. “Life recommended for…” The Shreveport Journal. 29 Oct 1977.Associated Press. “Killer’s mother doubts…” The Times. 30 Oct 1977.Fealing, Ken. “Warren Harris gets…” The Louisiana Weekly. 05 Nov 1977.Staff Writer. “17-Year-Old gets…” The Louisiana Weekly. 26 Nov 1977.Fealing, Ken. “‘Son Innocent’ says…” The Louisiana Weekly. 03 Dec 1977.Fealing, Ken. “Harris’s Appeal May…” The Louisiana Weekly. 17 Dec 1977.Associated Press. “Convicted murderer indicted.” The Daily Advertiser. 20 Jun 1979.Thorington, Brooke. “Man who killed…” Louisiana Radio Network. 23 Apr 2024.Ring, Trudy. “Serial Killer of…” The Advocate. 24 Apr 2024.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Dog Lady of Lansing Prison: Toby Young Dorr

    The Dog Lady of Lansing Prison: Toby Young Dorr
    Apr 24 2025
    Jim Chapman explores Toby Young Dorr and the infamous 2006 prison breakout of John Maynard. Jim details the escape, Toby’s troubled past, cancer struggles, and the Safe Harbor Prison Dogs program she started just a few years prior to the escape.

    Chapters
    05:31 The Dog Lady of Lansing Prison
    10:09 Toby's Life Before the Escape
    14:57 Meeting John Maynard
    19:41 The Plan for Escape
    24:43 The Escape Unfolds
    29:16 The Chase and Capture
    30:36 Aftermath of the Escape
    32:22 Life After Prison

    Sources
    https://thisiscriminal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Episode-258-Off-Leash.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmW0VnNs93M https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/john-manard-notorious-kansas-prison-escapee-died-sunday-in-arizona-prison
    https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-facts-toby-dorr-x-john-maynard-prison-escape
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    35 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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