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Bloody Angola: A Podcast by Jim Chapman

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

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Terrible Tommy: The life & Crimes of Thomas Silverstein

    In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast”, Jim explores what many consider the most dangerous inmate ever incarcerated in the United States prison system, Thomas “Terrible Tommy” Silverstein.  Labeled a brutal killer and Aryan Brotherhood leader, Silverstein spent the last 36 years of his life in solitary confinement—the longest such stint in federal Bureau of Prisons history—under “no human contact” conditions at facilities like USP Marion and ADX Florence in Colorado.  Chapters 03:29 The early life of Thomas Silverstein. 07:18 First incarceration. 11:37 Rise of the Aryan Brotherhood. 13:36 The first murder and its consequences. 14:36 Transfer to Marion and a new beginning. 21:21 The killing of Officer Clutts. 22:25 Life means life. 26:08 Transfer to ADX Florence. 29:25 Silverstein's lawsuit. Join Bloody Angola on Patreon for Commercial Free Early Releases and more here: www.patreon.com/bloodyangolapodcast

    49 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO • THE CHASE TEAM ONLY

    Terrible Tommy: The life & Crimes of Thomas Silverstein (AD Free)

    In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast”, Jim explores what many consider the most dangerous inmate ever incarcerated in the United States prison system, Thomas “Terrible Tommy” Silverstein. Labeled a brutal killer and Aryan Brotherhood leader, Silverstein spent the last 36 years of his life in solitary confinement—the longest such stint in federal Bureau of Prisons history—under “no human contact” conditions at facilities like USP Marion and ADX Florence in Colorado.

    49 min
  3. AD Free: Sovereign Citizens (Updated Release)

    31/12/2025 • THE CHASE TEAM ONLY

    AD Free: Sovereign Citizens (Updated Release)

    Updated with newly discovered information In the pre-dawn hours of August 16, 2012, a quiet trailer park in LaPlace, Louisiana, erupted into chaos as a group tied to the anti-government sovereign citizens movement ambushed St. John the Baptist Parish deputies. What began as a shooting in a refinery parking lot quickly escalated into a deadly firefight, claiming the lives of Deputies Brandon Nielsen and Jeremy Triche, while wounding two others. In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim dives deep into this case: the ideology fueling the sovereign citizens group led by Terry Smith, the roles of primary shooters Brian Smith and Kyle Joekel, and the arsenal recovered from the scene. We’ll explore the arrests of seven suspects, the emotional trials that followed—including Joekel’s 2020 conviction and death sentence—and the lingering questions around Brian Smith’s mental competency, which has prevented his trial to this day.

    1h 23m
  4. (Updated Release) Sovereign Citizens | Bloody Angola Podcast

    29/12/2025

    (Updated Release) Sovereign Citizens | Bloody Angola Podcast

    Updated with new information In the pre-dawn hours of August 16, 2012, a quiet trailer park in LaPlace, Louisiana, erupted into chaos as a group tied to the anti-government sovereign citizens movement ambushed St. John the Baptist Parish deputies. What began as a shooting in a refinery parking lot quickly escalated into a deadly firefight, claiming the lives of Deputies Brandon Nielsen and Jeremy Triche, while wounding two others. In this episode of “Bloody Angola Podcast” Jim dives deep into this case: the ideology fueling the sovereign citizens group led by Terry Smith, the roles of primary shooters Brian  Smith and Kyle  Joekel, and the arsenal recovered from the scene. We’ll explore the arrests of seven suspects, the emotional trials that followed—including Joekel’s 2020 conviction and death sentence—and the lingering questions around Brian Smith’s mental competency, which has prevented his trial to this day. Chapters 05:55 A Town's Heritage: Laplace, Louisiana 07:29 The Incident Unfolds: Valero Refinery Shooting 11:59 Innocent: Tanisha Bright's Story 19:15 The Shootout: Chaos at the Trailer Park 29:16 The Aftermath: Investigating the Attack 31:17 Sovereign Citizens: The Ideology 33:32 A Family's Past: The Smiths' Background 39:29 The Escape Plan: Terry Smith’s Scheme 42:18 The Perpetrators: Who They Were 45:55 The Second Shooter: Kyle Joekel Background 49:26 The Co-Conspirators: A Deeper Look 54:53 Testimonies: Voices from the Scene 1:04:15 The Sentences: Justice Served? 1:19:07 Honoring the Fallen: Remembering the Heroes

    1h 23m

  5. 09/12/2025

    Father-Daughter Dance | Bloody Angola Podcast

    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 separation, for an emotional and special bonding experience. Chapters 01:39 APositive Story 02:44 The Dance at Angola Prison 06:11 The Importance of Father-Daughter Bonds 09:50 Preparing for the Event 11:09 Anticipation and Excitement 14:15 Moments of Reflection 16:06 The Impact of Absence 18:01 Emotional Reunion 19:16 Brotherhood  Join Bloody Angola on Patreon for Commercial Free Early Releases and more here: www.patreon.com/bloodyangolapodcast

    23 min

  6. 28/11/2025

    What Thanksgiving Is Like In Prison

    Jim Chapman brings you inside several stories from convicts themselves who spent Thanksgiving in prison. Chapters 01:40 Thanksgiving in Prison 02:19 First Thanksgiving Stories 07:46 Pandemic Challenges 09:55 Food and Family Memories 14:16 Perspectives on Thanksgiving 23:44 Emotions and Reflections 28:57 Connection and Solidarity Join Bloody Angola on Patreon for Commercial Free Early Releases and more here: www.patreon.com/bloodyangolapodcast

    33 min

  7. 17/11/2025

    The Swede | Bloody Angola Podcast

    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. #bloodyangolapodcast #lilboosie #douglasdennis  #louisiana #prison #podcast  Chapters 01:39 Douglas Dennis Early Life 07:40 The Life of Crime Begins 13:51 The Swede’s Arrival at Bloody Angola 18:20 Life Inside the Wire 22:25 A Turnaround in Prison  25:19  A 10 Year Escape 29:46 Return to Angola 30:56 The End of the Swede Join Bloody Angola on Patreon for Commercial Free Early Releases and more here: www.patreon.com/bloodyangolapodcast Follow “Unspeakable: a True Crime Podcast by Kelly Jennings via the below link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unspeakable-a-true-crime-podcast-by-kelly-jennings/id1651928508

    34 min
  8. The Prison Life of Boosie Badazz | Bloody Angola Podcast

    10/11/2025

    The Prison Life of Boosie Badazz | Bloody Angola Podcast

    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 rough neighborhood in Baton Rouge, his rise to fame and his sharp drop when he was sentenced to time inside “Bloody Angola”  #bloodyangolapodcast #lilboosie #boosiebadazz  #louisiana #prison #podcast  Chapters 01:39 Torrance Hatch Jr. Becomes “Boosie” 10:45 Boosie’s Life in Prison 12:51 Life Inside The Penitentiary For a Star 22:57 Boosie’s Release and Aftermath 27:59 Boosie’s Legal Troubles Return Join Bloody Angola on Patreon for Commercial Free Early Releases and more here: www.patreon.com/bloodyangolapodcast Follow “Unspeakable: a True Crime Podcast by Kelly Jennings via the below link https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unspeakable-a-true-crime-podcast-by-kelly-jennings/id1651928508 Follow “Crime Wire Weekly” on it’s new channel HERE: Apple Podcasts    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-crime-wire-weekly/id1815864889 Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/3zyrgjtW6gLUVbicJaYXV9?si=0dbf4983938344a2 Amazon Music  https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3738411d-828e-4138-9976-223ab5de2c87/the-crime-wire-weekly

    34 min
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