The West Virginia State Penitentiary has a strong claim to be the most violent prison ever to exist in America. Hear the grisly tales from a former guard and discover why one of its prison wings was known as 'The Alamo'…

Hosts: Sascha Auerbach, Tom Ward

Producer: Lewis Rumbol

Assistant Producer: Alice Chuter

Editor: Chris Scott

“Where Did Everyone Go? Histories of the Abandoned” is a recorded ‘as live’ podcast presented by comedian Tom Ward and historian Sascha Auerbach. Together they discuss abandoned things and places. Please be aware this is an unscripted discussion and whilst we try to ensure historic and factual accuracy, this isn’t always possible and as such ‘facts’ discussed may be the views and opinions of the presenters and should not be relied upon for historical accuracy.

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