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Used originally as a military prison, the island housed the worst of the worst criminals.
Used originally as a military prison, the island housed the worst of the worst criminals.
This prison, where penitents were driven mad, was finally closed after years of riots.
This prison, where penitents were driven mad, was finally closed after years of riots.
The legendary New York prison ranks as one of America's most unsavory detention centers.
The legendary New York prison ranks as one of America's most unsavory detention centers.
An exclusive look at America's first federal prison. Operating since 1895, Leavenworth has had its share of notoriety - from The Birdman of Alcatraz and exciting escapes to bloody riots and escalating violence.
An exclusive look at America's first federal prison. Operating since 1895, Leavenworth has had its share of notoriety - from The Birdman of Alcatraz and exciting escapes to bloody riots and escalating violence.
An inside-the-walls look at the violent history of Folsom Prison, which opened in 1880. Perhaps most famous for "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash and being home to Charles Manson.
An inside-the-walls look at the violent history of Folsom Prison, which opened in 1880. Perhaps most famous for "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash and being home to Charles Manson.
The history of the first federal women's prison, which opened in West Virginia in 1928.
The history of the first federal women's prison, which opened in West Virginia in 1928.
Step inside California's oldest prison, which called for permanent solitary confinement. Another prison made famous by Johnny Cash.
Step inside California's oldest prison, which called for permanent solitary confinement. Another prison made famous by Johnny Cash.
Paul Sorvino narrates the history of Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, which opened in 1902 and housed many Prohibition-era criminals. Included: the fire that temporarily closed the facility
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Paul Sorvino narrates the history of Atlanta Federal Penitentiary, which opened in 1902 and housed many Prohibition-era criminals. Included: the fire that temporarily closed the facility in the 1980s; well-known inmates including Presidential candidate Eugene Debs.
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