Bloody Angola: A Podcast by Jim Chapman
Bloody Angola features the complete history of Louisiana's most notorious prison. Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola and beyond.
Episodes
July 17, 2025 • 70 mins
In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim Chapman Details the manhunt, conviction and sentence of Ryan Sharpe. A Serial Killer who terrorized the rural parish of East Feliciana in the late summer and early fall of 2017, claiming that he was ordered by the FBI, U.S. Navy and the State Police to collect “Human” Hunting tags, resulting in the murder of (3) and near murder of a fourth man in the area.
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02:38 The Murder of T...
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02:38 The Murder of T...
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July 11, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim Chapman explores Wilford Lindsly’s 1936 escape from Louisiana State Penitentiary, detailing his violent past, the chaotic manhunt, and its tragic consequences, highlighting the history of Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola.
Chapters
01:38 Round up the Posse
12:25 A Arrest in Texas
13:19 The Hunt for Wilford Lindsly
16:01 Tragic Mistakes in the Manhunt
17:03 The Motives Behind the Killing...
Chapters
01:38 Round up the Posse
12:25 A Arrest in Texas
13:19 The Hunt for Wilford Lindsly
16:01 Tragic Mistakes in the Manhunt
17:03 The Motives Behind the Killing...
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July 3, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim Chapman covers the tragic story of the murder of Slidell, Louisiana PD, Sargent Earl Alfred, who was killed while responding to a silent alarm at a jewelry store.
Timestamps
07:03 Meet Officer Friendly
21:00 The Robbery and Shooting Unfolds
23:43 Escape Convict
26:37 Clemency Hearing
42:29 Getting Justice
Source Credits
https://www.justice.gov/atr/upcoming-hearings-and-trials
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Timestamps
07:03 Meet Officer Friendly
21:00 The Robbery and Shooting Unfolds
23:43 Escape Convict
26:37 Clemency Hearing
42:29 Getting Justice
Source Credits
https://www.justice.gov/atr/upcoming-hearings-and-trials
https://www.leagle.com/...
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June 26, 2025 • 40 mins
In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim Chapman covers the horrific story of a robbery/murder that occurred at a Goodyear Tire and Appliance store in 1975 and the search for Charles Ray Spears, later known as the Goodyear Killer.
Timestamps
03:32 The Escape from Jackson Barracks
05:15 The Goodyear Robbery Begins
08:15 The Silent Alarm Incident
09:47 The Hunt for the Killer
11:49 Arrest of Larry Donahue
13:01 Indictment and Trial
14:42 The Ev...
Timestamps
03:32 The Escape from Jackson Barracks
05:15 The Goodyear Robbery Begins
08:15 The Silent Alarm Incident
09:47 The Hunt for the Killer
11:49 Arrest of Larry Donahue
13:01 Indictment and Trial
14:42 The Ev...
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June 20, 2025 • 15 mins
In this episode, Jim Chapman breaks down several interesting stories from a 1956 edition of the popular prison magazine "The Angolite".
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June 13, 2025 • 41 mins
This episode of Bloody Angola examines the up to the minute details on the details of the (2) escapee’s still on the run, Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves.
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June 6, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode Jim Chapman brings you inside the wire and the role of a Classifications Officer at Louisiana State Penitentiary by sitting down with former Angola Classifications Officer and award winning host of Unspeakable, Kelly Jennings. Kelly details her stint working at the prison and gives an interesting perspective from a female point of view.
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02:57 KJ’s Journey Begins
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02:57 KJ’s Journey Begins
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May 30, 2025 • 32 mins
In this episode Jim Chapman provides the details surrounding the "still on the run" inmates that escaped a New Orleans Jail. Jim also touches on a nearly concurrent escape in Tangipahoa Parish, which raises critical concerns about operational failures in Louisiana's correctional facilities. Additionally, Jim discusses the alarming case in Arkansas involving a former police chief, convicted of rape and murder who escaped prison four...
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May 22, 2025 • 63 mins
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 o...
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10:56 The Escape Unfolds
26:50 Governor Jeff Landry o...
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May 16, 2025 • 39 mins
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
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
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May 9, 2025 • 33 mins
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
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
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April 30, 2025 • 65 mins
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
Sources
- Find a grave. James McClure.
- United Press In...
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April 24, 2025 • 35 mins
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 Af...
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 Af...
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April 17, 2025 • 20 mins
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.
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April 10, 2025 • 38 mins
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:...
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:...
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April 3, 2025 • 34 mins
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 ...
“Hybristophilia” is defined as a ...
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March 27, 2025 • 40 mins
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
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
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March 20, 2025 • 39 mins
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
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
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March 13, 2025 • 36 mins
The “Executions Commence” series continues! Death warrants have been signed for several inmates in the State of Louisiana and in this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman breaks down the crimes and conviction of Christopher Sepulvado.
Timestamps
03:37 The Troubling Past of Sepulvado
06:19 The Abuse Escalates
09:25 The Tragic Death of Alan Mercer
12:46 Aftermath of the Tragedy
17:28 Trials and Tribulations
18:36 Yvonne's Sentencin...
Timestamps
03:37 The Troubling Past of Sepulvado
06:19 The Abuse Escalates
09:25 The Tragic Death of Alan Mercer
12:46 Aftermath of the Tragedy
17:28 Trials and Tribulations
18:36 Yvonne's Sentencin...
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March 6, 2025 • 33 mins
Death warrants have been signed for several inmates in the State of Louisiana and in this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman breaks down the crimes and conviction of Jessie Hoffman who has a scheduled execution date of March 18th, 2025.
Timestamps
01:39 The Executions Commence
03:28 The Tragic Discovery of Molly Elliott
10:47 Jessie Hoffman's Arrest
16:59 The Trial Begins
17:30 Appeals and Legal Maneuvering
20:43 New Execution ...
Timestamps
01:39 The Executions Commence
03:28 The Tragic Discovery of Molly Elliott
10:47 Jessie Hoffman's Arrest
16:59 The Trial Begins
17:30 Appeals and Legal Maneuvering
20:43 New Execution ...
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