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.


Timestamps
10:56 The Escape Unfolds
26:50 Governor Jeff Landry on Fox News
40:10 Liz Murrill addresses the media on arrest of Sterling Williams
52:39 Political Reactions

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 Leggett's Transformation
24:12 The Coffin Maker of Angola
31:13 Legacy

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 Shadows in Angola

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?

Sources

1. Find a grave.  James McClure.
2. United Press International.  Louisiana News Brief.  Daily World.  23 Mar 1977.
3. Associated Press.  “N.O. Stabbings may…”  The Town Talk.  06 Apr 1977.
4. Associated Press.  “5th French Quarter…”  The Crowley Post-Signal.  08 Apr 1977.
5. Associated Press.  “Man, 77, slain…”  The Times.  08 Apr 1977.
6. United Press International.  “French Quarter Stabber…”  The Town Talk.  09 Apr 1977.
7. Associated Press.  “Stabber Suspect Found.”  The News-Star.  14 Apr 1977.
8. Associated Press.  “Youth Indicted in…”  The Town Talk.  20 Apr 1977.
9. Staff Writer.  “Alleged Black Stabber…”  The Louisiana Weekly.  23 Apr 1977.
10. Associated Press.  “Suspect Stabber Pleads.”  The Town Talk.  29 Apr 1977.
11. United Press International.  “Louisiana News Briefs.”  St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune.  06 May 1977.
12. Staff Writer.  “Harris pressured, pleads…”  The Louisiana Weekly.  07 May 1997.
13. United Press International.  “Teenager judged fit…”  Daily World.  01 Jun 1997.
14. Fealing, Ken.  “Didn’t really identify…”  The Louisiana Weekly.  04 Jun 1977.
15. United Press International.  “Informants helped police…”  Daily World.  23 Jun 1977.
16. Associated Press.  “Four officers deny…”  The Times.  24 Jun 1977.
17. Staff Writer.  “French Quarter Stabber…”  The Louisiana Weekly.  13 Aug 1977.
18. Associated Press.  “Alleged N.O. Stabber’s…”  The Town Talk.  17 Sep 1977.
19. Associated Press.  “Court’s Ruling Delays…”  The Town Talk.  20 Sep 1977.
20. Staff Writer.  “French Quarter Stabber…”  The Louisiana Weekly.  24 Sep 1977.
21. Staff Writer.  “High Court Holds…”  The Louisiana Weekly.  01 Oct 1977.
22. Associated Press.  “Vieux Carre Murder…”  The Shreveport Journal.  26 Oct 1977.
23. Associated Press.  “N.O. Murder Trial…”  The Town Talk.  27 Oct 1977.
24. Associated Press.  “Confessions Read in…”  The Town Talk.  28 Oct 1977.
25. Associated Press.  “Life recommended for…”  The Shreveport Journal.  29 Oct 1977.
26. Associated Press.  “Killer’s mother doubts…”  The Times.  30 Oct 1977.
27. Fealing, Ken.  “Warren Harris gets…”  The Louisiana Weekly.  05 Nov 1977.
28. Staff Writer.  “17-Year-Old gets…”  The Louisiana Weekly.  26 Nov 1977.
29. Fealing, Ken.  “‘Son Innocent’ says…”  The Louisiana Weekly.  03 Dec 1977.
30. Fealing, Ken.  “Harris’s Appeal May…”  The Louisiana Weekly.  17 Dec 1977.
31. Associated Press.  “Convicted murderer indicted.”  The Daily Advertiser.  20 Jun 1979.
32. Thorington, Brooke.  “Man who killed…”  Louisiana Radio Network.  23 Apr 2024.

Ring, Trudy.  “Serial Killer of…”  The Advocate.  24 Apr 2024.

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 Toby's Life Before the Escape
14:57 Meeting John Maynard
19:41 The Plan for Escape
24:43 The Escape Unfolds
29:16 The Chase and Capture
30:36 Aftermath of the Escape
32:22 Life After Prison

Sources
 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-prison
https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-facts-toby-dorr-x-john-maynard-prison-escape

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 The Great Escape Unfolds
19:58 The Manhunt Begins
25:02 Joyce Mitchell's Arrest
25:55 Confessions and Consequences
34:09 Sentencing and Aftermath

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 midst of a sexual relationship with an inmate witnessed by 11 other inmates.
 “Hybristophilia” is defined as a condition that involves “a sexual attraction to individuals who commit crimes.

Timestamps
04:14 Lynette's Troubled Marriage
05:20 Meeting Terry Banks
10:12 The Escape Plan
15:13 The Escape
17:27 On the Run
19:54 The Search Intensifies
23:01 The Arrest
24:07 Aftermath and Sentencing
25:33 A New Story: Tina Gonzalez

Sources:

1. Stearns, Matt.  “Killer escapes prison.”  The Kansas City Star.  30 Oct 1999.
2. Kennedy, Nicole; and Scherer, Ray.  “Guard linked to break.”  St. Joseph News-Press.  31 Oct 1999.
3. Riley, Claudette.  “Escapee, guard are sought.”  The Springfield News-Leader.  31 Oct 1999.
4. Associated Press.  “Officials seeking escaped…”  Lake Sun Leader.  01 Nov 1999.
5. Associated Press.  “Search continues.”  The Kansas City Star.  02 Nov 1999.
6. Faubion, Scott.  “Escaped inmate, guard…”  The Cameron Citizen Observer.  04 Nov 1999.
7. Stearns, Matt.  “After weeks, questions…”  The Kansas City Star.  10 Dec 1999.
8. Stearns, Matt.  “Police locate truck.”  The Kansas City Star.  11 Dec 1999.
9. Stearns, Matt.  “Authorities fear prison…”  The Kansas City Star.  12 Dec 1999.
10. Faubion, Scott.  “America’s Most Wanted…”  The Cameron Citizen Observer.  16 Dec 1999.
11. Staff Writer.  “Runaway Con, Guard…”  CBS News.  18 Dec 1999.
12. Associated Press.  “Murderer, guard captured.”  St. Joseph News-Press.  19 Dec 1999.
13. Faubion, Scott; and Stark, Jerry.  “Escaped inmate, prison…”  The Cameron Citizen Observer.  23 Dec 1999.
14. Associated Press.  “Court appearance set…”  St. Joseph News-Press.  05 Jan 2000.
15. Gaines, Joe.  “Guard arraigned in…”  St. Joseph News-Press.  06 Jan 2000.
16. Faubion, Scott.  “Crossroads guard arraigned…”  The Cameron Citizen Observer.  13 Jan 2000.
17. Faubion, Scott.  “Penalty may rise…”  The Cameron Citizen Observer.  20 Jan 2000.
18. Gaines, Joe.  “Accused guard asks…”  St. Joseph News-Press.  27 Jan 2000.
19. Zeilstra, Stephanie.  “Reduced bond focus…”  The Cameron Citizen Observer.  03 Feb 2000.
20. Gaines, Joe.  “Banks has hearing…”  St. Joseph News-Press.  23 Feb 2000.
21. Zeilstra, Stephanie.  “Former inmate, guard…”  The Cameron Citizen Observer.  02 Mar 2000.
22. Zeilstra, Stephanie.  “Bond reduction denied…”  The Cameron Citizen Observer.  09 Mar 2000.
23. Associated Press.  “Inmate pleads innocent…”  St. Joseph News-Press.  11 Apr 2000.
24. Associated Press.  “Ex-fugitive’s plea…”  St. Joseph News-Press.  10 May 2000.
25. Staff Writer.  “Bond reduction denied…”  St. Joseph News-Press.  12 May 2000.
26. Gaines, Joe.  “Ex-guard pleads…”  St. Joseph News-Press.  03 Oct 2000.
27. Faubion, Scott.  “Former guard pleads…”  The Cameron Citizen Observer.  05 Oct 2000.
28. Grossman, Wendy.  “Love on the run.”  The Pitch.  16 Mar 2000.

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

This episode examines Larry Roy, the Cheneyville Slasher, and the 1993 attack on the Richard family.

Timestamps
04:00 The Horrific Crime Unfolds
08:25 The Investigation Begins
13:15 The Manhunt for Larry Roy
16:44 Trial and Defense Tactics
18:34 The Death Sentence
19:30 The Death Warrant Issued
23:55 Delays and Controversies
25:20 Nitrogen Hypoxia