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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I Dreamed of a Truck, But My Dad Gave Me Crack – The Unforgettable Story of Charles Mamou
Charles Mamou Jr. recounts his life story, detailing challenges and injustices faced, offering listeners a raw perspective on the criminal justice system in this interview.
10 Jul 2025
Buried Alive by the System: Russell Kerr’s 65-Year Sentence for a Crime He Never Committed
Russell Dudley Kerr recounts his wrongful conviction and 65-year sentence for a crime he maintains he did not commit, detailing the profound injustice he experienced in this interview.
8 Jul 2025
The Murder, The Betrayal, and The Deal: Unpacking Terrell Perry’s Truth
Terrell Perry recounts his version of a drug deal gone wrong, his arrest, and alleged betrayal in an interview, claiming he was framed for murder.
1 Jul 2025
Innocent on Death Row: The Charles Mamou Jr. Interview
Charles Mamou Jr. recounts his 25 years on death row in Texas for a murder he maintains he did not commit, highlighting potential wrongful conviction in this interview.
26 Jun 2025
Every Day Is a Mental War" – Barry Chappell, Arizona State Prison
Barry Chappell, an inmate at Arizona State Penitentiary, describes the harsh realities of daily prison life and the pervasive mental health challenges faced by inmates in this interview.
24 Jun 2025
Prison Break: The True Story of Charles Victor Thompson
Charles Victor Thompson recounts his audacious escape from Harris County Jail and the subsequent nationwide manhunt in this exclusive interview, revealing the details of his time on the run.
19 Jun 2025
The Man Who Survived as Many Bullets as Tupac – The Unbelievable Story of Eddie Powell
Eddie Powell recounts his unbelievable story of surviving two police shootings and five bullets, revealing the shocking details of a high-intensity manhunt and the media's silence.
12 Jun 2025
Charles Mamou Jr: Trapped, Framed, Forgotten
Host Jason Boss interviews Charles Mamou Jr, a Black man on death row, about his conviction for a double homicide despite lacking DNA or physical evidence, highlighting potential injustices in the legal system.
10 Jun 2025
Deal Gone Deadly: The Terrell Perry Story
This episode explores the life of Terrell Perry and the tragic events that led to his incarceration, highlighting the impact of lacking positive male guidance.
5 Jun 2025
Is the Wrong Man on Death Row? The Cedric Marks Controversy
Researchers from There's Danger Here podcast examine the Cedric Marks case, a former MMA fighter on death row, and question the evidence against him in this interview.
3 Jun 2025
The Story of a Life Without Love: Shawn Wuertley
Shawn Wuertley recounts his crime and subsequent decades-long prison sentence following a brutal Spring Break incident, revealing his search for redemption while incarcerated in this interview.
13 May 2025
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. https://securustech.online/#/login Simply create an account and then add stamps, lookup a new contact and put in Terrell Perry and use Texas as the state and Texas Department of Criminal Justice as the location. Add him and then simply compose an email. He would love to hear from you! Texas Department of Criminal Justice Te...
12 May 2025
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 Justice Rueben Reed Number: 02021938 PO Box 660400 Dallas, Texas 75266-0400. *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 realiti...
8 Apr 2025
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, primarily drugs, using Bitcoin as its currency. Operating under the pseudonym "Dread Pirate Roberts," Ulbricht managed the platform until his arrest in 2013. Creation and Operation of Silk Road Ulbricht envisioned Silk Road as a free-market experimen...
2 Apr 2025
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. Convicted and sentenced to death in 1999, Thompson's story took a dramatic turn in 2005 when he escaped from Harris County Jail in Houston, Texas. Using smuggled civilian clothes and a fake ID badge, he impersonated a state investigator and walked out...
25 Mar 2025
Wreckage & Rebellion: The Unchained Life of Tom Raper Jr.
The Tragic Tale of Tom Raper Jr. | Behind the Bars Step 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 instability, addiction, and neglect, Tom grew into a man consumed by anger, fueled by drugs, alcohol, and lawlessness. With no remorse and no control, he lived life on the edge—until it all came crashing down in a brutal act of murder that left a lasting mar...
18 Mar 2025
Forgotten Hope: Surviving 28 Years on Death Row
Forgotten Hope: Surviving 28 Years on Death Row Felix 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 nightclub when Rocha was 18 years old. He has been on death row since 1998. Rocha's case attracted international attention, particularly regarding the violation of his rights under the Vienna Convention, as he was not granted access to his country's consulate after his...
11 Mar 2025
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 Wrong In 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 turned the clock back to a darker time in a shocking act of violence. On a seemingly ordinary day, Chappell confronted his neighbor, Leroy Colomy, a respected quick-draw artist, and gunned him down in cold blood. But why did Chappell calmly drive to the O.K. Corra...
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Charles Mamou Jr
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Terrell Perry
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