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Episodes

Jan. 23, 2025

The Justice Department’s Investigation into the Louisiana State Police

In this episode, Jim explores the nearly 3 year investigation initiated by the United States Justice Department into the Louisiana State Police (LSP) regarding numerous allegations of excessive force. Chapters 05:42 Investi…
Jan. 16, 2025

Part 2 | Avenging the Peaceful Warrior - The Conviction of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur

In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman covers the case, conviction and incarceration of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur, linked to the tragic murder of 86-year-old war hero Charles Martin Jr. Jim provides in…
Jan. 9, 2025

Avenging the Peaceful Warrior - The Conviction of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur

In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman covers the case, conviction and incarceration of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur, linked to the tragic murder of 86-year-old war hero Charles Martin Jr. Jim provides in…
Jan. 2, 2025

Overdetention: The United States of America v/s Louisiana D.O.C.

In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman covers a lawsuit just filed from the United States Justice Department accusing the State of Louisiana and the Department of Corrections of massive over-detention of inmat…
Dec. 19, 2024

The Suspension & Dr. Stephen Matthews

In this weeks episode of Bloody Angola, Jim provides some clarification regarding the suspension of the BSL series and brings you the horrific story and incarceration of Dr. Stephen Matthews.  Exposed: Scandalous Files of t…
Dec. 12, 2024

The Hunt for the Cajun Killer: Brandon Scott Lavergne

In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim Chapman delves into the disturbing crimes of Brandon Scott Laverne, tracing his journey from a troubled upbringing in Louisiana to a series of violent crimes that shocked a community in …
Dec. 5, 2024

Part 3 | Cold Blooded Killer: Felix Vail

In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim Chapman completes his the look into the conviction and incarceration of Serial Killer Felix Vail, a figure linked to the oldest cold case in history where the killer was sentenced to pri…
Nov. 27, 2024

Part 2 | Cold Blooded Killer: Felix Vail

In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim continues exploring the dark story of Felix Vail and the events leading to his arrest for the murder of his wife, Mary. Highlighting journalist Jerry Mitchell's role in reopening the col…
Nov. 21, 2024

Cold Blooded Killer: Felix Vail

In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim explores the life of Serial Killer Felix Vail, a figure linked to the oldest cold case in history where the killer was sentenced to prison Jim delves into Vail's tumultuous upbringing an…
Nov. 14, 2024

The Brotherhood And The Murder Of Genore Guillory

In this episode of “Bloody Angola,”  Jim Chapman discusses the tragic case of Genore Guillory, who was murdered in 2000 in Clinton, Louisiana. As the investigation unfolds chilling circumstances surrounding her murder over a…
Nov. 8, 2024

The Penitentiary Past: The Birth of Louisiana’s Most Brutal Prison

In this episode of "Bloody Angola," Jim Chapman explores the intricate history of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, tracing its history during its time as a Louisiana plantation. Jim discusses the early land grants and key f…
Oct. 31, 2024

Nightmare on Cell Block: Halloween Horrors from Inside Prison

In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim examines the history of America’s most haunted prisons, with this Halloween special episode.  Jim also provides an update on the podcast's direction. Today he shares some pretty chilling…
Oct. 24, 2024

The Neville Brothers, The Injured Pelican and Butlers Park

In this episode of Bloody Angola, we begin with a story on "Butler's Park," highlighting the Outdoor Visiting Program that enhances inmate well-being and fosters family connections in a serene park setting. We then delve in…
Oct. 17, 2024

10/6 Lifers

In this episode of Bloody Angola, we investigate the plight of the "10-6 lifers," who were misled into believing they would serve only 10 years and six months but instead faced decades in prison. Timestamps 04:26 The 10-6…
Oct. 10, 2024

Alone

In this episode of Bloody Angola, we discuss the stark realities of death and burial within Angola Prison, inspired by Wilbert Rideau's writing which highlight the emotional turmoil of inmates facing mortality. We recount th…
Oct. 3, 2024

Hurricane Part 4

In this episode of Bloody Angola, we conclude the look into and response to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as it relates to Louisiana Prisons. Timestamps 10:13 Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina 17:07 Medical Emergencies and…
Sept. 26, 2024

Hurricane Part 3

In this episode of Bloody Angola, Woody and Jim continue with the look into and response to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as it relates to Louisiana Prisons by looking into the challenges faced as female prisoners made …
Sept. 19, 2024

Hurricane! Part 2

In this episode of "Bloody Angola," Woody and Jim continue to explore the catastrophic effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita on Louisiana's prison system through the government report that came out after the storms. They de…
Sept. 12, 2024

Hurricane!

In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast Woody and Jim discuss the impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Ida on the prison system. We recount the chaotic conditions during Katrina, where inmates like Dan Bright were left in flood…
Sept. 5, 2024

Investigating Hunt Correctional

NOTE: Nothing discussed in today’s podcast has been adjudicated and no investigation is complete so anything reported in this podcast on the subject of Hunts Correctional are allegations made by whistleblowers and no wrong d…
Aug. 29, 2024

Mistaken Identity

In "Mistaken Identity," *Bloody Angola* recounts a wrongful arrest during a 1993 traffic stop and a wild two days in on of Louisiana’s most notorious Parish Prisons. Timestamps 01:30 Young, Wild and Free 08:46 The Encounter …
Aug. 27, 2024

Back to the Beginning

In this episode of Bloody Angola podcast we go back…to a long lost interview you need to hear when woody and Jim came up with the concept for Bloody Angola. A special bonus drop for everyone! Timestamps 02:42 Interview with …
Aug. 22, 2024

The Murderous Canton Brothers of New Orleans

In this episode, The gripping tale of the Canton brothers is told, whose fateful robbery on Halloween 1911 led to the tragic murder of attorney Edgar Farrar Jr. and their subsequent arrest, sensational trial and the aftermat…
Aug. 15, 2024

Extreme Heat Part 2

In this episode of Bloody Angola, we delve into the second part of Extreme Heat, discussing a civil lawsuit by inmates against the prison. We examine the backgrounds of the inmates named as plaintiffs, detailing their convic…