I served 5 yrs in DCI frm 2011-2016 it was a crazy n dangerous place if you handled yourself properly you’d be ok I vowed to never go back. I’m proud to say I’ve never been back I own 2 18-wheelers running my own business. I said that to say you can come back from the lowest of circumstances if you put your mind to it. I’m a proven example of overcoming a dark past.

12:50 This sergeant is my dad who passed in 2004. He viewed his job as a ministry - if you give respect you receive respect. It felt so good to hear his voice again. Thank you so much for uploading!!🙏🏾😊🙏🏾

These videos need to be a requirement to watch in high schools. There is NOTHING in life more important than your freedom. 😘

7 years for possession of Lsd, only in Louisiana would you get a ridiculous sentence like that.

In 2004, I spent 3 years in DCI at age 17 to 20 for a fight and stealing a beeper. DCI made a man out of me.

The warden said most of the men are guilty but Louisiana leads the Nation in overturned cases from prosecutorial misconduct. SMH!!

7 years for possession of lsd is absurd. I dont even know what to say, that's just horrible. Horrible for him and horrible for the taxpayers.

"we don't need to know your charge" after showing an inmates complete criminal history being hauled into the prison in a black box.

9:05 "i said it's the road of destruction, if you don't want nothing in life, this is where you come to" this quote says it all

These inmates Socalled "Called the Shots on the Streets" but gets to Prison and "OBEY EVERY COMMAND". smh

There is No GREATER CRIME than WASTING YOUR LIFE ON A ROAD GOING NOWHERE

I think what that man forgot about was trauma that the person you steal from is left with! You don’t have to kill someone to be a criminal!

Awesome channel. You actually post these ones I never scene. You got my support and I will continue to tell all my people's about your channel

That is one of the saddest things I've heard "school ain't going to bring me any money", because school can bring you a whole lot of things plus money to survive and succeed!!!

Man my best years were after prison. If you don't give up you win.

Part 2 will post in a week or two. Enjoy the videos everyone!

49 years for attempt arm robbery oh my God that's insane

I have to agree about the guy watching the clock all day in school. I don’t have a better system in mind but I do know that especially guys, some just aren’t mentally ready for school when we are required to be there. When I was I teen I couldn’t concentrate at all even the subjects like history that I now can’t get enough I just couldn’t do it at the time. If I could do it over again I’d had paid attention . If I could have done those same classes just a few years later I’d have done so much better. That being said, it’s not an excuse to be a criminal for sure. I had the same problems and I have never been arrested .

The most beautiful words Robert could ever hear “ Robert you won’t be going to work”

Forced, uncompensated labor used to be called slavery. Now it's rehabilitation.

Thank you so much for this information. AMEN !!! Philadelphia USA

Grew up visiting my Grandparents in Natchez, on our trip to their house we always passed DCI on the highway and could see it clearly from our car. Always used to wonder as a kid what it was like in there....now I know! Thanks for posting, very interesting documentary 👍 ❤

Thanks for the video. I cant wait to see them both

Hey Chris. Great doc- what year was this video made?

I watched my brother graduate from the boot camp-like program at Elaine Hunt. He was THE oldest person to ever go through the program and graduate.

Finally a new prison documentary 💯👌🔥

It's easier to STAY out of trouble, than it is to GET out of trouble.

'G Street Crime News Network' KZfaq channel has a lot of shocking stories about how bad Louisiana prisons were back in the 90's, the level of rape and violence was almost unbelievable.

I'm 57 yr's old I've never been to prison I've been poor,rich poor again. Education and respect for the law is what keeps me free.

most of the ppl in charge do the same thing the prisoners do just don’t go to jail for it

Thanks for uploading more.

These drug sentences are ridiculous GO AFTER THE CARTELS! BUT AS LONG AS ALL THESE COUNTRIES MAKE MONEY THEY WON'T DO A DAM THING

When you get 3 to 8 years for a first offense marijuana charge I seen it happen to a 17 year old he did 2 years in Franklin parish detention center we spent a year in the same dorm I knew him way before our jail sentences happened. I got out first then he got out later on and was out not 3 weeks and was shot dead in winnsboro Louisiana his hometown

The old guy “I don’t know what came first the convict hook up or the casserole” 😂😑

Honestly growing up in Louisiana I can honestly say that probably most of those men are innocent what with all the bribes, racist people, and civil unrest in the 1980-1990’s shit even after Katrina it’s still kinda like that tbh

Hard time I will never forget Hunt and DCI

I been looking for this documentary on YT I actually saw this back in 07 while I was in a Louisiana prison my self

That last guy to talk simple robbery , crack cocaine , possession to distribute and he was given 5 years smh lol they clearly aren’t treated fairly skin color

South Baton Rouge in the building & I’ve seen 2 people I know in real life already on here & not even 5 mins into it

Good times and hard times i'll remember forever. D.C.I. was definitely a roller coaster ride. Too all who went through it i raise a cup of coffee to you. Stay strong and Hold your heads up and stay out of trouble. Prison is still HELL. 😊😊🎅🎅

Totally off the subject, but Louisianans have the best accent. I love the French influence.

Absolutely fascinating.

@41:10 What did sterling say his charge was? His accent & speed made it tricky for me to hear

9:40 the guy said he saw the bars moving. Man do these guy’s need to be so hard threated? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying forget nor forgive. What is see is they need love, a lot of love man.

Keep that Louisiana footage coming

Thank you so much for this

Are there any "new" post-covid prison docs?

I know this is old but this shit is modern day slavory.

What year was this filmed?

When he said I could have been a doctor I had to pause the video I was laughing so hard

Looking forward to part two. Most of these young men seem fairly respectful and just in need of direction and personal revelation . Seems like extreme violence is minimal here but of course the cameras are running.

They should never send non-violent criminals to prison.

My brother did a few years here. And hunts. My uncle is in Angola. They just covered his case on a show…episode is called The Man With The Rabbits Foot

Boy wait until all these guard stand before God in his court room an the warden too

The only state worse than this hell hole is Mississippi.

One guy could very well be allergic to chicken that's why he's feeling sick, who knows..I imagine that's a good way to get salmonella wouldn't want that job..

These dudes got it bad. And I’ve been to prison and jail in California

Still amazes me that Robert had all of those charges and had the lightest sentence and best job out of everyone else. Last I heard police were looking for him for passing counterfeit bills.

This is east feliciana parish… in west feliciana parish there is the angola prison which is supposed to be similar to this prison

My cousin is serving a 30 year sentence at DCI for one punch.The victim hit his head on the road. My cousin was charged with manslaughter instead of negligent homicide. I miss him. He went in 22 and won't come home until he 50.

Damn 1 Dude got 7 years for distribution on cocaine at 17..... that’s a lot

This is when prison was prison know it's just a bunch of young dudes roaming around causing havoc..

Been waiting to see more episodes.....

35:33 😆🤦🏻‍♂️🙅🏻‍♂️.....That much commissary attracts the wrong kind of attention in my opinion!! Boy became a target and he don't even know it.......smh!!

I like the Warden in this documentary. He speaks very different and respectful from others I’ve met and heard.

He went to lockup for talking on line..not for fighting, but for talking on line..that's petty..real petty.

It’s amazing how they so openly show the world how they’ve set up the system specifically for these men to fail as often as possible. It’s all about money, the longer they stay in prison, the more money they get. It’s fucked up. And the fact that Louisiana is the most incarcerated place in the US, and the US is the most incarcerated country in the world… that makes Louisiana the most incarcerated place on earth.

I was one of those people at DCI and there not that good to you,and truth be known we didn't deserve any better,I never committed a crime that I directly hurt anyone but I was a criminal,that was back in the 80.'s and I served my time,the only rehabilitation is found with in through JESUS Christ anything else will fail you like the system

What year was this recorded? Hello from denmark

Crazy seeing this after watching all these Louisiana parole board hearings haha seen DCI on there a few times

You are in prison to be punished- where did these inmates get the idea that they have any freedom? - you gave that up when you committed a crime- the idea is to learn your lesson and never come back- you want to be free- don't commit crimes

It's going to be a man hunt before I go back to elaine hunts

Wholesome sidenote: Robert Blanda turned his life around and earned a med degree back in the mid 2010s. He now runs his own practice as a GP right outside of Lafayette. I'm obviously joking.

They should be made mandatory in schools period

I'm 74 years old! The inhumanity disgusting way these people are treated sickens me! I'm happy that they are sharing this abuse of human life with other Americans! However it remains a disgusting Miss Fortune about America absolutely disgusting the way they treat these human beings should be a crime! The way prisons are run and the disrespect given to human life! Not negating if they are guilty!

@Chris Saindon; do you also have some succes story’s of these men? I would love to see that also. That being said, it’s sad man that it’s hard that crime is so much. Does the government do more for these man these day’s?

If you can, can you post videos on Angola??

Imagine they have a good Mentor to help them start a business. Imagine they have a good Secretary to help them with the paperwork. Imagine they have a Manager to run their business for them when they are not in their business or on vacation. - TAV

49 n a half years for attempted robbery of an illegal gambling house got damn wtf!

21:52 The inmates...most of them are guilty..........MOST?!

Love yo Channel Bro new sub all out of control youngters need to watch this

I know this is old but I doubt things are any different today,some of the prison officers set these lads up to fail,they tell lies and get the lads on charges that are unnecessary,how are they supposed to improve and gain life skills,they are doomed to feel hopeless,helpless and frustrated,some of the prison officers are worse than the inmates,just more sly and misuse their power

Colby is high as a kite 😂

Bring back the oubliette……it builds character..

Gabriel Williams man now when I look back at this I just shake my head I haven't been back either

I remember looking at this when this came out.

Gabe Williams is my my brother he is home and doin gud Zion city Baton Rouge la

Modern slavery

im watching this on my big couch eat a nice piece of steak with my windows open....

Extremely unfortunate that most of them are more then likely, back in jail or prison by now or dead. Convictions follow you for life in every aspect of it. If you can help it, stay on the right side of the law. The worst crime in life is riding down a road to nowhere and once the legal system gets it's hands wrapped around you, it's extremely difficult to break loose. Its like a vice grip. I understand not all of them should be in there and some are less fortunate then others but don't ever allow your specific circumstances to dictate the outcome of your life. No matter where you come from, you make your own destiny in life. Don't be a legal statistic and don't ever allow yourself to judge a book by its cover. If your life circumstances are not favorable, turn it into a success story. Carve out your own path. People love that. Don't waste it and end up on a prison show.

High school students need to see this

Seems like convenient slavery to me.

Dixon, 25 miles south of Baton Rouge? How about North?

Hard time down south for first timers damn that's 🥶

Basically the board automatically finds them guilty

The guy in for 49.5 yrs...does anyone know, what happened to him? This video is about 20 yrs old, so maybe he'd be out now?

Gabriel gonna be in thete for life the way he sound

Good shyt brother I must say , I've watched probably thousands of these kind of episodes and have seen literally ever one except these ones bro dam I didn't think their were anymore out shyt lol good shyt brother

21:00 "It can sometimes take over 20 mins to clear the count". 😆🤣 More like 2 hours!

A place I never wanna go again if you been to prison you know it’s not a place to be but if you can find peace and stay to yourself and show respect like everybody else then you good