Episodios

  • Officer Friendly

    Officer Friendly
    Jul 3 2025
    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
    https://www.leagle.com/decision/19771056353so2d7031940
    https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/la-court-of-appeal/1248703.html
    https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/clemency-denied-1975-murder-slidell-police-officer/article_910b0dc4-54e7-11ef-aead-8bb4d718c410.html
    https://northshoremedia.net/2024/08/07/pardon-request-for-slidell-killer-denied/
    https://juryverdicts.net/lajvrblog
    Newspapers.com
    https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1713566/state-v-lewis/
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    45 m
  • The Goodyear Slaying

    The Goodyear Slaying
    Jun 26 2025
    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 Evidence Presented
    17:02 Roy Walters' Testimony
    30:32 The Defense Arguments
    35:35 The Sentencing 36:42 Retrial and Justice
    Source Credits
    Newspapers.com
    The Hammond Star
    Justia.com
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    41 m
  • 1956

    1956
    Jun 20 2025
    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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    15 m
  • Out of the Shadows: New Developments in the New Orleans Jail Escape

    Out of the Shadows: New Developments in the New Orleans Jail Escape
    Jun 13 2025
    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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    41 m
  • New-Hire

    New-Hire
    Jun 6 2025
    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.

    #bloodyangolapodcast #prison #louisiana

    Chapters
    02:57 KJ’s Journey Begins
    07:32 First Day Insights
    12:36 Navigating Authority and Respect
    15:48 Challenges of Professionalism
    18:37 Mistakes and Lessons Learned
    21:35 Unexpected Encounters with Inmates
    23:37 The Decision to Leave
    25:00 Life Beyond Bloody Angola

    You can listen to Unspeakable: A True Crime Podcast By Kelly Jennings here: https://www.unspeakablethepodcast.com
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    32 m
  • Manhunt!

    Manhunt!
    May 30 2025

    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 days ago and is still on the run.

    #antoinemassey #derrickgroves #granthardin #escape #neworleans #tangipahoaparish #arkansas #bloodyangolapodcast

    Chapters
    04:13 New Orleans Escapee Updates
    08:41 Multiple arrest Made For Those Assisting New Orleans Escapee's
    15:21 The Backgrounds of Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves
    17:57 More Jailbreaks in Louisiana: This Time Tangipahoa Parish Jail
    26:53 A Disturbing Escape In Arkansas of Former Police Chief
    30:20 Nationwide Escape Trends Tick Upward
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    33 m
  • The Great Escape of the Orleans Parish Jail

    The Great Escape of the Orleans Parish Jail
    May 22 2025
    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 on Fox News
    40:10 Liz Murrill addresses the media on arrest of Sterling Williams
    52:39 Political Reactions
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    1 h y 3 m
  • The Coffin Maker: Grasshopper

    The Coffin Maker: Grasshopper
    May 16 2025
    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
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    40 m