Behind the Bars's Podcast
Behind the Bars takes you inside the walls of prisons worldwide, featuring raw and honest interviews with men and women who have done time or are currently incarcerated. Hear their stories, gain insight into their lives, and explore the realities of life behind bars.
We give a voice to those often unheard, breaking down misconceptions and offering a platform for redemption, reflection, and change. Whether you’re curious about prison life, interested in personal stories of resilience, or looking to understand the human side of the justice system, this is the place to be.
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Episodes
17 episodes
Buried Alive by the System: Russell Kerr’s 65-Year Sentence for a Crime He Never Committed
Tonight on Behind the Bars:It’s an honor and a privilege to share the story of Russell Dudley Kerr — a man whose life was turned upside down, not by his own actions, but by a cruel twist of fate.Russell was framed after unknowingly ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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The Murder, The Betrayal, and The Deal: Unpacking Terrell Perry’s Truth
In this gripping interview, we sit down with Terrell Perry, an inmate in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice who says he was framed for murder during a drug deal gone bad. What started as a fight between Terrell and his dealer turned deadl...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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28:45
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Innocent on Death Row: The Charles Mamou Jr. Interview
🔒 Behind the Bars: The Charles Mamou Jr. Story — A Death Row Injustice 🔒📺 Watch Now | 🎙️ True Crime | 💔 Wrongful ConvictionIn this gripping episode of Behind the Bars, we sit down with Charles Mamou Jr., a man who has spent over 25 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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28:52
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Every Day Is a Mental War" – Barry Chappell, Arizona State Prison
In this powerful Behind the Bars phone interview, Barry Chappell speaks openly from inside Arizona State Penitentiary, giving a raw and honest look at daily life behind prison walls. From his work as a janitor to witnessing the overwhelming men...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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29:38
Prison Break: The True Story of Charles Victor Thompson
Behind the Bars Exclusive: The True Story of Charles Victor ThompsonThis is a Behind the Bars exclusive interview with Charles Victor Thompson — a man who once held the title of America’s Most Wanted. After a daring escape from Harris C...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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The Man Who Survived as Many Bullets as Tupac – The Unbelievable Story of Eddie Powell
🔒 BEHIND THE BARS: The Eddie Powell Story | Shot 5 Times, Blamed for a Crime He Didn’t CommitFrom the side of a dirt road to a high-intensity manhunt, this is the shocking true story of Eddie Powell — a man who survived two police shoot...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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39:50
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Charles Mamou Jr: Trapped, Framed, Forgotten
🔒 Behind the Bars Podcast | Episode: The Story of Charles Mamou Jr. 🔒In this powerful episode of Behind the Bars, host Jason Boss uncovers the shocking case of Charles Mamou Jr., a Black man currently on death row in Texas for a double ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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23:20
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Deal Gone Deadly: The Terrell Perry Story
Join us as we delve into the life of Terrell Perry—a young man who lacked positive male guidance—and examine the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:09
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Is the Wrong Man on Death Row? The Cedric Marks Controversy
In this gripping episode of Behind the Bars, the amazing researchers of the podcast There's Danger Here dives deep into the case files of Cedric Marks — a former MMA fighter with over 31 professional wins — now sitting on death row in the Texas...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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The Story of a Life Without Love: Shawn Wuertley
In 2008, Shawn Wuertley made national headlines after a brutal Spring Break incident in Panama City Beach, Florida. As a hotel security guard, he was trusted to protect—but instead, he committed a crime that would change multiple lives forever....
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:30:37
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When Friends Turn to Foes: Terrell Perry's Unforgettable Night
Join us as we delve into the life of Terrell Perry—a young man who lacked positive male guidance—and examine the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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31:34
Rueben Reed Jr.: A Childhood Lost Too Soon
This account is based on Rueben Bennie Reed Jr.’s firsthand testimony.If you would like to write to Rueben please send correspondents here:Texas Department of Criminal JusticeRueben Reed Number: 02021938 PO Box 660400
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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28:59
From Kingpin to Convict: The Dark Web Mastermind Tells All
Ross Ulbricht, born in 1984 in Austin, Texas, is best known as the creator and operator of Silk Road, an infamous darknet marketplace. Launched in 2011, Silk Road facilitated the anonymous buying and selling of illegal goods and services, prima...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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12:41
Deadly Deception: The Charles Victor Thompson Story
Charles Victor Thompson's life is a harrowing true crime documentary tale of addiction, love, and crime. In 1998, driven by addiction substance abuse and jealousy, he murdered his ex-girlfriend, Dennise Hayslip, and her new partner, Darren Cain...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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8:04
Wreckage & Rebellion: The Unchained Life of Tom Raper Jr.
The Tragic Tale of Tom Raper Jr. | Behind the BarsStep into the true crime dark and chaotic world of Tom Raper Jr., a man whose life was shaped by a volatile childhood and ended with an unthinkable crime. From a broken home riddled with...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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Forgotten Hope: Surviving 28 Years on Death Row
Forgotten Hope: Surviving 28 Years on Death RowFelix Rocha, a Mexican national, was sentenced to death in Texas for the 1994 murder of Raphael Fuentes, a security guard. The crime took place during a robbery outside a Houston nightcl...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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5:23
Arizona’s Most Haunting Execution: A Wild West Tale of Justice Gone Wrong
Arizona’s Most Haunting Execution: A Wild West Tale of Justice Gone WrongIn the heart of Tombstone, Arizona we will show you a true crime story with a dark history—a town famous for its legendary Wild West gunfights—Barry Chappell turne...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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36:00
