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Bloody Angola: A Podcast by Jim Chapman

Envision Podcast Studios
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Wilbert Rideau
Louisiana
Angola Prison
Pardons
Bloody Angola
C-Murder
Clemency
Derek Todd Lee
Death Penalty
Clifford Hampton
John Bel Edwards
Jeff Landry
FBI Profiling
Lead Belly
Angola
Prison Life
Henry Montgomery
Miller Vs. Alabama
Lethal Injection

Bloody Angola features the complete history of Louisiana's most notorious prison. Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola and beyond.

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Latest Episodes

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 se... more

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Jim Chapman brings you inside several stories from convicts themselves who spent Thanksgiving in prison.

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01:40 Thanksgiving in Prison

02:19 First Thanksgiving Stories

07:46 Pandemic Challenges

09:55 Food and Family Memories

14:16 Perspectiv... more

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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.

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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 rou... more

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Recent Guests

Lil Boosie
Notorious hip hop artist known for his legal troubles and hit songs.
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Episode: The Prison Life of Boosie Badazz | Bloody Angola Podcast
Warrick Dunn
NFL star and son of Corporal Betty Smothers
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Episode: Moonlighting: The Ambush of Cpl. Betty Smothers and Kimen Lee
Kimen Lee
Survived the attack that killed Corporal Betty Smothers
Episode: Moonlighting: The Ambush of Cpl. Betty Smothers and Kimen Lee
Wilbert Rideau
Convicted murderer turned journalist and advocate for prison reform
Episode: Part 1 | The Richest Man In Bloody Angola: Wilbert Rideau
Kelly Jennings
Former classification officer at Angola, wealth of knowledge on prison life.
Episode: She-Man | unreleased episode from the vault

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Jim Chapman
Host of the podcast, sharing compelling narratives about Louisiana's most notorious prison and the stories of its inmates.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Sept 8th Podcast

    Jim,

    I want to first say that I love you, I love your show, and I have been a fan since day one! While listening to the September 8th episode, I was infuriated. I simply could not believe that the daughter of the victim, during her victim impact statement, was asked to “wrap it up.” I know this has nothing to do with you, as you are simply playing for us what happened, but I felt pure outrage when I heard this. Again, love your show and will always be a fan. I just needed to share my feedback on... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SuzanneC77
    United States3 months ago
  • No more Butler Park

    Not sure if you'll see this, I'm not on social media, but Angola just tore down historical Butler Park.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tech savvy mommy
    United States7 months ago
  • Love BA

    I love the Angola stories having grown up hearing them from family and friends who worked there! Jim is an amazing storyteller and I love it even more now that he is solo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The LP in Texas
    United States9 months ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Came for George Thomas’s side of the story, stayed for history of Angola. One of the best podcast I’ve found in a while.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taylor A. Mason
    United States9 months ago
  • Bloody Angola 😍

    The only negative comment I can make about this show is how sad I am that I just found it! So good! Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heidi DoIt
    United States9 months ago

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The Prison Life of Boosie Badazz | Bloody Angola Podcast
Q: What was life like inside the prison?
Boosie describes the harsh realities, the negativity, and the dynamics of prison life, including violence and the treatment of inmates.
The Prison Life of Boosie Badazz | Bloody Angola Podcast
Q: Can you tell us about your time in Angola?
Lil Boosie recounts his experiences, the challenges he faced, and how he managed to write so many songs during his imprisonment.
The French Quarter Stabber: Warren Harris Jr
Q: Have you sought help for your drug problem since being incarcerated?
Yes, I have taken drug courses and I plan to continue follow-ups if released.
The French Quarter Stabber: Warren Harris Jr
Q: What led you to commit these murders?
Harris stated that he was in need of money to support his drug addiction, and he became affiliated with some of the victims, which led to the tragic events.
Part 1 | The Richest Man In Bloody Angola: Wilbert Rideau
Q: What do you think, sound like just an innocent guy to you who made a huge one-time mistake?
Despite his terrible actions, the narrative presented emphasizes Rideau's journey of personal transformation and the impact he had on others, contributing to prison reform and journalism.

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2. Warrick Dunn
3. Kimen Lee
4. Wilbert Rideau
5. Kelly Jennings

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