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 the poignant scenes of funerals and contrast the beauty of Point Lookout cemetery with the grim reality of unclaimed graves raising critical questions about dignity in death and calling attention to the humanity lost within the prison walls and the fears that accompany dying in isolation in America’s bloodiest prison.
Timestamps
06:31 The Funeral of James Cripps
10:45 Point Lookout Cemetery
13:05 The Lease System's Brutality
17:25 The Aftermath of the Lease System
31:03 Changing Conditions in Modern Prisons
35:11 Fulgham's Experience in the Hospital
40:11 Addressing Elderly and Ailing Prisoners
47:15 Fulgham's Medical Furlough and Final Days
48:41 Reflection on Wilbert Rideau's Writing
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