Episodes

  • Nightmare on Cell Block: Halloween Horrors from Inside Prison

    Nightmare on Cell Block: Halloween Horrors from Inside Prison
    Oct 31 2024
    In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim examines the history of America’s most haunted prisons, with this Halloween special episode. Jim also provides an update on the podcast's direction. Today he shares some pretty chilling tales from locations like the Missouri State Penitentiary, Wyoming Territorial Prison, and Alcatraz. Each site carries a rich, eerie history filled with ghostly encounters. Additionally, Jim recounts unsettling violent crimes that occurred on Halloween and led to the incarceration of the assailants.

    Timestamps
    02:22 Changes to Real Life Real Crime Daily
    08:45 Future Plans for the THIS Podcast
    13:48 Halloween Special Episode
    20:11 America's Most Haunted Prisons
    37:24 Terrifying Convicts on Halloween
    46:59 Happy Halloween
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    49 mins
  • The Neville Brothers, The Injured Pelican and Butlers Park

    The Neville Brothers, The Injured Pelican and Butlers Park
    Oct 24 2024
    In this episode of Bloody Angola, we begin with a story on "Butler's Park," highlighting the Outdoor Visiting Program that enhances inmate well-being and fosters family connections in a serene park setting.

    We then delve into the heartwarming story of the "Pelican Protector," showcasing the establishment of the John B. Rabalais Waterfowl Refuge and a collaborative rescue of an injured pelican, cared for by the inmates and conclude with the exhilarating account of a concert featuring the Neville Brothers, capturing the uplifting power of music to unite and inspire hope within the prison walls. These stories are the direct accounts of the writings of Wilbert Rideau in the book “Life sentences”.

    Timestamps
    05:20 Outdoor Visiting Program at Angola: Butler’s Park
    20:26 John B. Rabelais Waterfowl Refuge at LSP at Angola
    29:00 Concerts at Angola with the Neville Brothers
    43:40 Reflection on today’s episode
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    46 mins
  • 10/6 Lifers

    10/6 Lifers
    Oct 17 2024
    In this episode of Bloody Angola, we investigate the plight of the "10-6 lifers," who were misled into believing they would serve only 10 years and six months but instead faced decades in prison.

    Timestamps
    04:26 The 10-6 Lifers' Forgotten Story
    09:42 The Shift in Louisiana's Justice System
    15:08 A Glimmer of Hope
    20:18 The First Releases
    26:13 A New District Attorney
    29:18 The Path to Freedom
    33:49 Resentencing Hearings Begin
    37:55 Life After Angola
    43:30 Montgomery's Release
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    52 mins
  • Alone

    Alone
    Oct 10 2024
    In this episode of Bloody Angola, we discuss the stark realities of death and burial within Angola Prison, inspired by Wilbert Rideau's writing which highlight the emotional turmoil of inmates facing mortality. We recount the poignant scenes of funerals and contrast the beauty of Point Lookout cemetery with the grim reality of unclaimed graves raising critical questions about dignity in death and calling attention to the humanity lost within the prison walls and the fears that accompany dying in isolation in America’s bloodiest prison.

    Timestamps
    06:31 The Funeral of James Cripps
    10:45 Point Lookout Cemetery
    13:05 The Lease System's Brutality
    17:25 The Aftermath of the Lease System
    31:03 Changing Conditions in Modern Prisons
    35:11 Fulgham's Experience in the Hospital
    40:11 Addressing Elderly and Ailing Prisoners
    47:15 Fulgham's Medical Furlough and Final Days
    48:41 Reflection on Wilbert Rideau's Writing

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    51 mins
  • Hurricane Part 4

    Hurricane Part 4
    Oct 3 2024
    In this episode of Bloody Angola, we conclude the look into and response to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as it relates to Louisiana Prisons.Timestamps10:13 Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina17:07 Medical Emergencies and Evacuations25:53 Lessons Learned for Future Evacuations35:58 Conclusion and Next Steps

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    42 mins
  • Hurricane Part 3

    Hurricane Part 3
    Sep 26 2024
    In this episode of Bloody Angola, Woody and Jim continue with the look into and response to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as it relates to Louisiana Prisons by looking into the challenges faced as female prisoners made their way to Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women (LCIW), The use of Camp Amtrak as a temporary jail and the arrivals at lap at Angola. #LCIW #LSP #BloodyAngola #podcast #CampAmtrak #crime #truecrime Timestamps18:49 LCIW Evacuees and Their Challenges23:02 Influx at Louisiana State Penitentiary34:21 Establishing Camp Amtrak40:45 Operations at Camp AmtrakListener Deals from Sponsors: Go to HelloFresh.com/BloodyAngolaapps for FREE APPETIZERS for life for Bloody Angola Listeners! Join us on Patron for commercial free, early releases and much more HERE:

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    55 mins
  • Hurricane! Part 2

    Hurricane! Part 2
    Sep 19 2024
    In this episode of "Bloody Angola," Woody and Jim continue to explore the catastrophic effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Louisiana's prison system through the government report that came out after the storms.They detail the urgent evacuation of thousands of inmates amid the chaos of Katrina's devastation and the subsequent challenges posed by Rita. Celebrating the successful transport of over 7,500 inmates to safety, and highlight acts of heroism during these events. Timestamps03:59 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita11:20 Aftermath of the Storms11:30 The Fate of Convicts14:20 Evacuating Southernmost Parishes18:57 Jefferson and Orleans Parish Evacuations32:57 Evacuating Orleans Parish Prison42:16 Successful Rescues Amid Chaos#hurricane #prison #katrina #rita #louisiana #podcast #bloodyangola Sponsors:Go to HelloFresh.com/BloodyAngolaapps for FREE APPETIZERS for life for Bloody Angola Listeners! Join us on Patron for commercial free, early releases and much more HERE:



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    49 mins
  • Hurricane!

    Hurricane!
    Sep 12 2024
    In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast Woody and Jim discuss the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Ida on the prison system.We recount the chaotic conditions during Katrina, where inmates like Dan Bright were left in flooded facilities without adequate emergency measures. As we turn to Hurricane Ida, we discuss what if anything was learned in response to the storms as it relates to prisons from the eyes of the inmates.Timestamps05:14 Hurricane Katrina's Nightmare12:56 The Aftermath and Evacuations19:57 Legal Actions 23:18 Lessons from Hurricane Ida35:59 Preparing for Future Storms In PrisonSponsors:Go to HelloFresh.com/BloodyAngolaapps for FREE APPETIZERS for life for Bloody Angola Listeners! Join us on Patron for commercial free, early releases and much more HERE:

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    44 mins