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, Kelly Jennings. Kelly details her stint working at the prison and gives an interesting perspective from a female point of view. #bloodyangolapodcast #prison #louisiana Chapters 02:57 KJ’s Journey Begins07:32 First Day Insights12:36 Navigating Authority and Respect15:48 Challenges of Professionalism18:37 Mistakes and Lessons Learned21:35 Unexpected Encounters with Inmates23:37 The Decision to Leave 25:00 Life Beyond Bloody AngolaYou can listen to Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast By Kelly Jennings here: https://www.unspeakablethepodcast.com
6 Juni 32min
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 about operational failures in Louisiana's correctional facilities. Additionally, Jim discusses the alarming case in Arkansas involving a former police chief, convicted of rape and murder who escaped prison four days ago and is still on the run.#antoinemassey #derrickgroves #granthardin #escape #neworleans #tangipahoaparish #arkansas #bloodyangolapodcast Chapters04:13 New Orleans Escapee Updates08:41 Multiple arrest Made For Those Assisting New Orleans Escapee's15:21 The Backgrounds of Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves17:57 More Jailbreaks in Louisiana: This Time Tangipahoa Parish Jail26:53 A Disturbing Escape In Arkansas of Former Police Chief30:20 Nationwide Escape Trends Tick Upward
30 Maj 32min
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 Louisiana and this episode provides in deep analysis into what happened, why it happened and what can be done in the future to avoid it happening again. Timestamps10:56 The Escape Unfolds26:50 Governor Jeff Landry on Fox News40:10 Liz Murrill addresses the media on arrest of Sterling Williams52:39 Political Reactions
22 Maj 1h 3min
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.Chapters01:56 The Horrific Crime of Lloyd Leggett02:31 Investigation and Arrests10:18 Indictments and Sentencing13:34 The Escape Attempt18:04 Richard Leggett's Transformation24:12 The Coffin Maker of Angola31:13 Legacy
16 Maj 39min
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.Chapters01:39 The Hearse11:53 Lloyd Bone's Family Legacy12:41 The Crimes of Eric Bone30:24 Generational Shadows in Angola
9 Maj 33min
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 in their apartments, this serial killer was sentenced to life without parole at the age of 16, but….would he stay inside Angola?SourcesFind a grave. James McClure.United Press International. Louisiana News Brief. Daily World. 23 Mar 1977.Associated Press. “N.O. Stabbings may…” The Town Talk. 06 Apr 1977.Associated Press. “5th French Quarter…” The Crowley Post-Signal. 08 Apr 1977.Associated Press. “Man, 77, slain…” The Times. 08 Apr 1977.United Press International. “French Quarter Stabber…” The Town Talk. 09 Apr 1977.Associated Press. “Stabber Suspect Found.” The News-Star. 14 Apr 1977.Associated Press. “Youth Indicted in…” The Town Talk. 20 Apr 1977.Staff Writer. “Alleged Black Stabber…” The Louisiana Weekly. 23 Apr 1977.Associated Press. “Suspect Stabber Pleads.” The Town Talk. 29 Apr 1977.United Press International. “Louisiana News Briefs.” St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune. 06 May 1977.Staff Writer. “Harris pressured, pleads…” The Louisiana Weekly. 07 May 1997.United Press International. “Teenager judged fit…” Daily World. 01 Jun 1997.Fealing, Ken. “Didn’t really identify…” The Louisiana Weekly. 04 Jun 1977.United Press International. “Informants helped police…” Daily World. 23 Jun 1977.Associated Press. “Four officers deny…” The Times. 24 Jun 1977.Staff Writer. “French Quarter Stabber…” The Louisiana Weekly. 13 Aug 1977.Associated Press. “Alleged N.O. Stabber’s…” The Town Talk. 17 Sep 1977.Associated Press. “Court’s Ruling Delays…” The Town Talk. 20 Sep 1977.Staff Writer. “French Quarter Stabber…” The Louisiana Weekly. 24 Sep 1977.Staff Writer. “High Court Holds…” The Louisiana Weekly. 01 Oct 1977.Associated Press. “Vieux Carre Murder…” The Shreveport Journal. 26 Oct 1977.Associated Press. “N.O. Murder Trial…” The Town Talk. 27 Oct 1977.Associated Press. “Confessions Read in…” The Town Talk. 28 Oct 1977.Associated Press. “Life recommended for…” The Shreveport Journal. 29 Oct 1977.Associated Press. “Killer’s mother doubts…” The Times. 30 Oct 1977.Fealing, Ken. “Warren Harris gets…” The Louisiana Weekly. 05 Nov 1977.Staff Writer. “17-Year-Old gets…” The Louisiana Weekly. 26 Nov 1977.Fealing, Ken. “‘Son Innocent’ says…” The Louisiana Weekly. 03 Dec 1977.Fealing, Ken. “Harris’s Appeal May…” The Louisiana Weekly. 17 Dec 1977.Associated Press. “Convicted murderer indicted.” The Daily Advertiser. 20 Jun 1979.Thorington, Brooke. “Man who killed…” Louisiana Radio Network. 23 Apr 2024.Ring, Trudy. “Serial Killer of…” The Advocate. 24 Apr 2024.
30 Apr 1h 5min
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. Chapters05:31 The Dog Lady of Lansing Prison10:09 Toby's Life Before the Escape14:57 Meeting John Maynard19:41 The Plan for Escape24:43 The Escape Unfolds29:16 The Chase and Capture30:36 Aftermath of the Escape32:22 Life After PrisonSources https://thisiscriminal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Episode-258-Off-Leash.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmW0VnNs93M https://www.kshb.com/news/crime/john-manard-notorious-kansas-prison-escapee-died-sunday-in-arizona-prisonhttps://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-facts-toby-dorr-x-john-maynard-prison-escape
24 Apr 35min
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.
17 Apr 20min
