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 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.Timestamps06:31 The Funeral of James Cripps10:45 Point Lookout Cemetery13:05 The Lease System's Brutality17:25 The Aftermath of the Lease System31:03 Changing Conditions in Modern Prisons35:11 Fulgham's Experience in the Hospital40:11 Addressing Elderly and Ailing Prisoners47:15 Fulgham's Medical Furlough and Final Days48:41 Reflection on Wilbert Rideau's Writing#bloodyangola #podcast #crime #louisiana #penitentiary #criminal #convict