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…
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
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…
*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…
*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…
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.
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.…
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…
In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim Chapman explores Wilford Lindsly’s 1936 escape from Louisiana State Penitentiary, detailing his violent past, the chaotic manhunt, and its tragic consequences, highlighting the history of Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. Chapters 01:38 Round up the Posse 12:25 A Arrest in Texas 13:19…
In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim Chapman covers the tragic story of the murder of Slidell, Louisiana PD, Sargent Earl Alfred, who was killed while responding to a silent alarm at a jewelry store. Timestamps 07:03 Meet Officer Friendly 21:00 The Robbery and Shooting Unfolds 23:43 Escape Convict 26:37…
In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim Chapman covers the horrific story of a robbery/murder that occurred at a Goodyear Tire and Appliance store in 1975 and the search for Charles Ray Spears, later known as the Goodyear Killer. Timestamps 03:32 The Escape from Jackson Barracks 05:15 The Goodyear Robbery…
In this episode, Jim Chapman breaks down several interesting stories from a 1956 edition of the popular prison magazine "The Angolite".
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.
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, Kelly Jennings. Kelly details her stint working at the prison and gives an interesting perspective…
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 about operational failures in Louisiana's correctional facilities. Additionally, Jim discusses the alarming case in…
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 Louisiana and this episode provides in deep analysis into what…
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 Lloyd Leggett 02:31 Investigation and Arrests 10:18 Indictments and Sentencing 13:34 The Escape Attempt 18:04 Richard…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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. Timestamps 01:39 Meet Joyce Mitchell 14:21 The Affair and the Escape Plan 16:29…
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 shocking story of correctional Officer Tina Gonzales who was caught in the…
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 Protocol 37:17 AG Liz Murrill and Governor Jeff Landry Statements
