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Episodes

Sept. 19, 2024

Hurricane! Part 2

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 det...
Sept. 12, 2024

Hurricane!

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 floode...
Sept. 5, 2024

Investigating Hunt Correctional

NOTE: Nothing discussed in today’s podcast has been adjudicated and no investigation is complete so anything reported in this podcast on the subject of Hunts Correctional are allegations made by whistleblowers and no wrong do...
Aug. 29, 2024

Mistaken Identity

In "Mistaken Identity," *Bloody Angola* recounts a wrongful arrest during a 1993 traffic stop and a wild two days in on of Louisiana’s most notorious Parish Prisons. Timestamps 01:30 Young, Wild and Free 08:46 The Encounter w...
Aug. 27, 2024

Back to the Beginning

In this episode of Bloody Angola podcast we go back…to a long lost interview you need to hear when woody and Jim came up with the concept for Bloody Angola. A special bonus drop for everyone! Timestamps 02:42 Interview with W...
Aug. 22, 2024

The Murderous Canton Brothers of New Orleans

In this episode, The gripping tale of the Canton brothers is told, whose fateful robbery on Halloween 1911 led to the tragic murder of attorney Edgar Farrar Jr. and their subsequent arrest, sensational trial and the aftermath...
Aug. 15, 2024

Extreme Heat Part 2

In this episode of Bloody Angola, we delve into the second part of Extreme Heat, discussing a civil lawsuit by inmates against the prison. We examine the backgrounds of the inmates named as plaintiffs, detailing their convict...
Aug. 8, 2024

Extreme Heat

In this episode, Woody Overton and Jim Chapman examine the legal battle unfolding at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, where inmates are challenging the brutal working conditions in the fields. The lawsuit alleges many ...
July 31, 2024

The Young Gun: Warden Ross Maggio

In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast we discuss the remarkable journey of Warden Ross Maggio at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. The youngest warden in Angola history at just 36 years old, he was renowned for his r...
July 29, 2024

TWISTERS In Prison!

Go to HelloFresh.com/BloodyAngolaapps for FREE APPETIZERS for life for Bloody Angola Listeners! we delve into the wild weather events that have occured at Louisiana State Penitentiary. It’s a special bonus episode for everyon...
July 25, 2024

Dangerous, Infamous, Notorious

Go to HelloFresh.com/BloodyAngolaapps for FREE APPETIZERS for life for Bloody Angola Listeners! In this episode, we delve into the world of America's most dangerous prisons, starting with Holman Correctional Facility in Alaba...
July 17, 2024

Incarcerating Connor Wood

Go to HelloFresh.com/BloodyAngolaapps for FREE APPETIZERS for life for Bloody Angola Listeners! Woody Overton and Jim Chapman tell the story of Connor Wood. A 15 year old convicted of the murder of his parents and his best fr...
July 11, 2024

The lengths One Will Go To Escape Prison Part 2

We continue to blow your mind with some of the most Brazen prison escape stories of all time! Timestamps 04:21 Japanese Prisoner Escapes: Yoshi Shiatori 05:23 Prison Break in Fort San Cristobal 06:55 Penal Colonies and Escape...
July 4, 2024

The Doctor Will See You Now...

We explore the tragic events surrounding Hillary Brown's death, due to alleged negligence and over-medication by her husband Dr. Benjamin Brown during procedures he performed on her at his office. Through a series of disturbi...
June 27, 2024

The Ski Masked Rapist: Jon Simonis

In this episode of the Bloody Angola podcast, Jim Chapman and Woody Overton discuss Jon Barry Simonis, known as the ski mask rapist. Simonis confessed to 81 rapes nationwide and was linked to over 130 attacks in a 12-state cr...
June 20, 2024

The Lengths One Will Go To Escape Prison

In this episode of "Bloody Angola," we explore the fascinating history of prison escapes worldwide. From narratives of breakouts in the Tower of London to daring escapes during the American Civil War and gripping incidents th...
June 13, 2024

Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer

In this episode of Bloody Angola, we deep dive into the realm of serial killers, exploring their twisted minds and chilling actions. From defining a serial killer to examining the rise in serial killings, we analyze the stats...
June 6, 2024

Part 2 | The Investigation into The Ware Center for Youth

In this episode of "Bloody Angola," we explore the Inspectors General's side of the incidents occurring at Ware Center for Youth from 2019-2022. A New York Times investigation exposing shocking abuse and neglect at the facili...
May 30, 2024

The Investigation into The Ware Center for Youth

In this episode of "Bloody Angola," we explore the dark history of the Ware Center for Youth and the just released Louisiana Inspector General findings of the conditions within. The focus of this initial episode is on a New Y...
May 22, 2024

The Answer

In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, we answer listener questions. Including preferences in covering historic events, favorite podcast stories, and challenges in researching current prison events. We highlight our favori...
May 16, 2024

Inmates Versus Convicts

In this episode of Bloody Angola, we explore the distinctions between inmates and convicts in the prison system. Through the lens of various inmates' lives like James "Black Maddie" Robertson, Parnell Smith, Henry Patterson, ...
May 9, 2024

The Escape of Joe Williams

In this episode of "Bloody Angola," we share Joe Williams' daring escape from Angola prison, detailing his evasion for four days fueled by mushroom tea. Timestamps: 08:17 A Desperate Decision 15:54 Early Life and Upbringing 2...
May 2, 2024

Part 2 | The Deathmen

In this episode we include 'The Deathmen" series and tell you unknown facts regarding Louisiana's executioners including "The hangman of New Orleans" Harry Meyer and Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola executioners Grady J...
April 25, 2024

"C-Murder Killed My Brother" | George Thomas, No Limit & Corey Miller

George Thomas shares his family story of dealing with the tragic death of his brother Steve Thomas at the hands of rap star and No Limit Records recording artist Corey Miller also known as C-Murder, the brother of founder Mas...