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Jan. 19, 2026

Buried Alive: The Incarceration of Tiffany Cole

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast”, Jim dives deep into the story of Tiffany Cole, the Florida convict behind one of the most gruesome crimes in recent history. From her role in the 2005 kidnapping of retirees Carol and Reggie Sumner, to the nightmarish details of their burial alive…

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Jan. 12, 2026

Part 2 | Terrible Tommy: The life & Crimes of Thomas Silverstein

Jim completes his look into what many consider the most dangerous inmate ever incarcerated in the United States prison system, Thomas “Terrible Tommy” Silverstein. Labeled a brutal killer and Aryan Brotherhood leader, Silverstein spent the last 36 years of his life in solitary confinement—the longest such stint in federal Bureau…

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Jan. 5, 2026

Terrible Tommy: The life & Crimes of Thomas Silverstein

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast”, Jim explores what many consider the most dangerous inmate ever incarcerated in the United States prison system, Thomas “Terrible Tommy” Silverstein. Labeled a brutal killer and Aryan Brotherhood leader, Silverstein spent the last 36 years of his life in solitary confinement—the longest such…

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Dec. 28, 2025

(Updated Release) Sovereign Citizens | Bloody Angola Podcast

Updated with new information In the pre-dawn hours of August 16, 2012, a quiet trailer park in LaPlace, Louisiana, erupted into chaos as a group tied to the anti-government sovereign citizens movement ambushed St. John the Baptist Parish deputies. What began as a shooting in a refinery parking lot quickly…

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Dec. 23, 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 10 years with convicted murderer Randolph Dial. #randolphdial…

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Dec. 8, 2025

Father-Daughter Dance | Bloody Angola Podcast

Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola recently hosted its first-ever father-daughter dance in partnership with the nonprofit organization God Behind Bars. The event allowed incarcerated fathers to reunite with their daughters, some after years of separation, for an emotional and special bonding experience. Chapters 01:39 APositive Story 02:44 The Dance at…

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Nov. 27, 2025

What Thanksgiving Is Like In Prison

Jim Chapman brings you inside several stories from convicts themselves who spent Thanksgiving in prison. Chapters 01:40 Thanksgiving in Prison 02:19 First Thanksgiving Stories 07:46 Pandemic Challenges 09:55 Food and Family Memories 14:16 Perspectives on Thanksgiving 23:44 Emotions and Reflections 28:57 Connection and Solidarity Join Bloody Angola on Patreon for…

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Nov. 16, 2025

The Swede | Bloody Angola Podcast

Jim Chapman recounts the story of Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola inmate Doulas “The Swede” Dennis who killed two people while he was incarcerated and then escaped LSP at Angola and remained on the lam for 10 years before being captured. #bloodyangolapodcast #lilboosie #douglasdennis #louisiana #prison #podcast Chapters 01:39 Douglas…

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Nov. 10, 2025

The Prison Life of Boosie Badazz | Bloody Angola Podcast

Torrance Hatch Jr. AKA Lil Boosie and later Boosie Badazz was incarcerated in Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for 4 years prior to his release in 2014. In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim Chapman details Boosie’s upbringing in a rough neighborhood in Baton Rouge, his rise to fame…

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Oct. 29, 2025

The Carjacking | Bloody Angola Podcast

In 1992 Kipp Gullett, a freshman at Louisiana State University was brutally murdered by Dale Craig with the involvement (3) others after being carjacked and kidnapped in the parking lot of his dormitory on LSU’s campus. The ensuing investigation and legal battle would go on as Dale Craig’s original sentence…

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Oct. 22, 2025

The Hankton’s, Louisiana Lockup and Camp 57

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast”, Jim Chapman brings you the story of Telly Hankton who in 2011 was dubbed “The Most Dangerous Man in New Orleans” by then New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. Telly Hankton and 12 other close family members and associates were indicted by the feds…

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Oct. 15, 2025

Turning 9 into Life by Turning Out Inmates

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast”, Jim Chapman brings you the story of Howard Lee Higginbotham who managed to turn a 9 year sentence in a Louisiana jail for burglary into Life with no parole by “turning out” another inmate. #bloodyangolapodcast #HowardLeeHigginbotham #police #louisiana #prison #podcast Join Bloody Angola…

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Oct. 8, 2025

The Insanity of Michael Owen Perry

In 1983 Michael Owen Perry murdered five members of his own family in Lake Arthur, LA. Perry then set his sights on Washington D.C. where he planned to murder Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and then travel to Beverly Hills, California to murder film actress Olivia Newton-John who he…

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Oct. 1, 2025

Big Daddy: The Murder of Hector Trochez

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast”, Jim Chapman details an armored truck robbery in New Orleans Louisiana that resulted in the murder of Loomis Armored Truck Employee Hector Trochez in December of 2013. Chapters 01:39 Meet Big Daddy 09:32 The Robbery Unfolds 12:17 The Aftermath for the Driver 12:57…

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Sept. 21, 2025

Cadillac Jack

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast”, Jim Chapman details the arrest, incarceration and exoneration of “Cadillac Jack Favor” a rodeo star who spent 7 years inside the wire of Bloody Angola for a double murder he did not commit. Chapters 01:40 A young Cadillac Jack Favor 10:59 The Fateful…

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Sept. 14, 2025

One Eyed "Boo"

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast”, Jim Chapman details Gregory Boo Brown's 1998 crime spree in Clinton, Louisiana, marked by multiple botched robberies, multiple murders, and his capture after 82 days. Chapters 01:40 Welcome to Clinton, Louisiana 12:05 Boo Brown's Rampage Begins 12:34 The Attack on Mr. Roberts 19:06…

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Sept. 7, 2025

Moonlighting: The Ambush of Cpl. Betty Smothers and Kimen Lee

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast”, Jim Chapman details the ambush in Baton Rouge Louisiana of Corporal Betty Smothers and Kimen Lee, The capture and conviction of those responsible and highlights the charitable work of her oldest son, former NFL star Warrick Dunn, who honored his mothers legacy throughout…

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Aug. 27, 2025

Revisiting "the Farm"

this episode just prior to Labor Day weekend, Jim Chapman brings you inside the 1998 academy award winning documentary “The Farm” based off of life inside of Bloody Angola. For commercial free early releases and more join us at: https://www.patreon.com/bloodyangolapodcast

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Aug. 20, 2025

The Bishop

Eugene “Bishop” Tanniehill was Incarcerated in Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for 47 years prior to being issued a pardon from then State of Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco. In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman brings you the transformation of Eugene Tanniehill’s life inside of Angola Prison and…

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Aug. 13, 2025

Shallow Grave Part 3: The Crimes of Roy McLaughlin

*Part 3 of 3 in this series* Jim Chapman brings you the details of life post conviction inside Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for Convict Roy McLaughlin Jr. Including a lawsuit filed by the inmate after 3 escape attempts would lead to an alleged beating inside the wire. Join us…

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Aug. 6, 2025

Shallow Grave Part 2: The Crimes of Roy McLaughlin

*Part 2 of this series* Jim Chapman brings you the details of life post conviction inside Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for Convict Roy McLaughlin Jr. Including a lawsuit filed by the inmate after 3 escape attempts would lead to an alleged beating inside the wire. Chapters: 03:36 McLaughlin's First…

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July 30, 2025

Shallow Grave: The Crimes of Roy McLaughlin

Jim Chapman brings you the horrific details surrounding Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola Convict Roy McLaughlin. In 2001 Roy McLaughlin was convicted in Baton Rouge in the death of his estranged wife Marianne Allison McLaughlin, who was last seen at her home in Baton Rouge on June 11, 1998.

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July 23, 2025

People Hunter: The Manhunt for Ryan Sharpe Part 2

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim Chapman concludes the story of the manhunt, conviction and sentence of Ryan Sharpe. A Serial Killer who terrorized the rural parish of East Feliciana in the late summer and early fall of 2017, claiming that he was ordered by the FBI, U.S.…

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July 16, 2025

People Hunter: The Manhunt for Ryan Sharpe

In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim Chapman Details the manhunt, conviction and sentence of Ryan Sharpe. A Serial Killer who terrorized the rural parish of East Feliciana in the late summer and early fall of 2017, claiming that he was ordered by the FBI, U.S. Navy and the…

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