Episodes

June 12, 2025

Out of the Shadows: New Developments in the New Orleans Jail Escape

This episode of Bloody Angola examines the up to the minute details on the details of the (2) escapee’s still on the run, Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves.

June 5, 2025

New-Hire

In this episode Jim Chapman brings you inside the wire and the role of a Classifications Officer at Louisiana State Penitentiary by sitting down with former Angola Classifications Officer and award winning host of Unspeakable...

May 29, 2025

Manhunt!

In this episode Jim Chapman provides the details surrounding the "still on the run" inmates that escaped a New Orleans Jail. Jim also touches on a nearly concurrent escape in Tangipahoa Parish, which raises critical concerns ...

May 21, 2025

The Great Escape of the Orleans Parish Jail

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim Chapman details the escape of (10) inmates from the Orleans Parish Jail. This escape in which (5) inmates are still at large is the largest escape on record in the State of Louis...

May 15, 2025

The Coffin Maker: Grasshopper

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim Chapman explores Lloyd Leggett's transformation from a 1971 murderer to a skilled coffin maker in Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. Chapters 01:56 The Horrific Crime of Llo...

May 8, 2025

Bones: Angola’s Hearse Driver

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...

April 30, 2025

The French Quarter Stabber: Warren Harris Jr

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...

April 24, 2025

The Dog Lady of Lansing Prison: Toby Young Dorr

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. ...

April 16, 2025

The Session

In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman reviews the latest details in the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session and some bills that directly relate to how executions will be carried out inside the wire at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.

April 10, 2025

Joyce Mitchell | Hybristophilia #3

This episode delves into Joyce Mitchell's role in the 2015 escape of inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat from Clinton Correctional Facility, examining her personal struggles, the escape plan, the manhunt, and the intrigue surrounding her case....

April 3, 2025

Lynette Barnett and Tina Gonzales | Hybristophilia #2

In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim brings you inside the relationship between prison guard Lynette Barnett and convicted murderer Terry Banks, which culminated in their escape from Crossroads Correctional Center in 1999. Jim also brings you the...

March 27, 2025

The Execution of Jessie Hoffman

In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman gives you the recent details regarding the Execution of Jessie Hoffman via Nitrogen Hypoxia Timestamps 01:39 On Again Off Again On Again 28:44 Justice Served for Molly Elliott 32:02 Execution...

March 20, 2025

Part Three | The Executions Commence: Larry Roy

This episode examines Larry Roy, the Cheneyville Slasher, and the 1993 attack on the Richard family. Timestamps 04:00 The Horrific Crime Unfolds 08:25 The Investigation Begins 13:15 The Manhunt for Larry Roy 16:44 Trial and Defense Tactics 18:34 The...

March 13, 2025

Part Two | The Executions Commence: Christopher Sepulvado

The “Executions Commence” series continues! Death warrants have been signed for several inmates in the State of Louisiana and in this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman breaks down the crimes and conviction of Christopher Sepulvado....

March 6, 2025

Part One | The Executions Commence: Jessie Hoffman

Death warrants have been signed for several inmates in the State of Louisiana and in this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman breaks down the crimes and conviction of Jessie Hoffman who has a scheduled execution date of March 18th, 2025....

Feb. 27, 2025

Part 3 | Bobbi Parker and Randolph Dial | Hybristophilia #1

In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim picks up with the trial of Bobbi Parker, who faces felony charges for allegedly aiding Randolph Dial's escape following his death in prison. The trial unfolds with compelling testimonies from both sides,...

Feb. 20, 2025

Part 2 | Bobbi Parker and Randolph Dial | Hybristophilia #1

In this episode, kicking off the “Hybristophilia” series, which involves “a sexual attraction to individuals who commit crimes,” Jim recounts the case of Bobbi Parker, a wardens wife, who was convicted of aiding in the escape and going on the run for...

Feb. 13, 2025

Bobbi Parker and Randolph Dial | Hybristophilia #1

In this episode, kicking off the “Hybristophilia” series, which involves “a sexual attraction to individuals who commit crimes,” Jim recounts the case of Bobbi Parker, a wardens wife, who was convicted of aiding in the escape and going on the run for...

Feb. 6, 2025

Part 2 | The Storyville Slayer

In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim concludes “The hunt for the Storyville Slayer”, who terrorized New Orleans from 1991 to 1996, after being possibly linked to over 20 murders in the area an arrest was made, but…was there more then one killer?...

Jan. 30, 2025

The Storyville Slayer

In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim explores the hunt for the Storyville Slayer, who terrorized New Orleans from 1991 to 1996, after being possibly linked to 27 murders in the area an arrest was made, but…was there more then one killer?...

Jan. 23, 2025

The Justice Department’s Investigation into the Louisiana State Police

In this episode, Jim explores the nearly 3 year investigation initiated by the United States Justice Department into the Louisiana State Police (LSP) regarding numerous allegations of excessive force. Chapters 05:42 Investigation Results Released...

Jan. 16, 2025

Part 2 | Avenging the Peaceful Warrior - The Conviction of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur

In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman covers the case, conviction and incarceration of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur, linked to the tragic murder of 86-year-old war hero Charles Martin Jr. Jim provides insight into Charles’s life,...

Jan. 9, 2025

Avenging the Peaceful Warrior - The Conviction of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur

In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman covers the case, conviction and incarceration of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur, linked to the tragic murder of 86-year-old war hero Charles Martin Jr. Jim provides insight into Charles’s life,...

Jan. 2, 2025

Overdetention: The United States of America v/s Louisiana D.O.C.

In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman covers a lawsuit just filed from the United States Justice Department accusing the State of Louisiana and the Department of Corrections of massive over-detention of inmates who have served their...