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  • The Storyville Slayer
    Jan 30 2025
    In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim explores the hunt for the Storyville Slayer, who terrorized New Orleans from 1991 to 1996, after being possibly linked to 27 murders in the area an arrest was made, but…was there more then one killer?#storyvilleslayer #neworleans #louisiana #bloodyangola #podcast #crime Timestamps01:40 Introduction to the Storyville Slayer06:10 Rising Body Count09:33 The Killer's Patterns14:29 A Survivor's Encounter16:47 The Police Investigation28:54 Connections to the Past31:51 Formation of the Task Force32:48 The Continuing HorrorSources:- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/218520318/?match=1&terms=lydia%20madison The Town Talk. 24 Oct 1992.- Darce, Keith. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1037358474/?match=1&terms=cheryl%20lewis%20 L’Observateur. 28 Feb 1993.- Hoeschen, Brad. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1037313819/?match=1&terms=karen%20ivester L’Observateur. 17 May 1995.- Hoeschen, Brad. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1037330105/?match=1&terms=serial%20killer L’Observateur. 11 Aug 1995.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/470233309/?match=1&terms=serial%20killer The Daily Review. 28 Aug 1995.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/218627459/?match=1&terms=serial%20killer The Town Talk. 30 Aug 1995.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/218658672/?match=1&terms=serial%20killer The Town Talk. 06 Jan 1996.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/470144403/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood The Daily Review. 05 Dec 1997.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1037843915/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood Southwest Daily News. 14 Dec 1997.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1037881536/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood Southwest Daily News. 17 Jan 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/539253523/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood The Daily Advertiser. 21 Jan 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/228918590/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood Daily World. 26 Jan 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1037886313/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood Southwest Daily News. 01 Mar 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/470203793/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood The Daily Review. 04 Mar 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/228914329/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood Daily World. 05 Mar. 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/228915697/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood Daily World. 09 Mar 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/473176716/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune. 13 Mar 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/219319355/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood The Times. 23 Mar 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/228919234/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood Daily World. 24 Mar 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/228924261/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood Daily World. 10 Apr 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/447587358/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood Abbeville Meridional. 10 Jul 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/217952239/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood The Times. 03 Oct 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/473175745/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune. 05 Nov 1998.- Gray, Leonard. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1037555417/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood L’Observateur. 07 Nov 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/447583162/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood Abbeville Meridional. 12 Nov 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/218043187/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood The Times. 14 Nov 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/212901651/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood The Town Talk. 07 Dec 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1037244632/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood The Leesville Daily Leader. 09 Dec 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/538872012/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood The Daily Advertiser. 15 Dec 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/538882038/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood The Daily Advertiser. 31 Dec 1998.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/470427804/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood The Daily Review. 23 Feb 1999.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/212875587/?match=1&terms=russell%20ellwood The Town Talk. 01 Mar 1999.- Associated Press. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1037883047/?match=1&terms=%22russell%20ellwood%22 Southwest Daily News. 02 Apr 1999.- Sereno, Dave. https://www.newspapers.com/image/539216207/?match=1&terms=...
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    35 min
  • The Justice Department’s Investigation into the Louisiana State Police
    Jan 23 2025
    In this episode, Jim explores the nearly 3 year investigation initiated by the United States Justice Department into the Louisiana State Police (LSP) regarding numerous allegations of excessive force.

    Chapters
    05:42 Investigation Results Released
    10:14 Background on Louisiana State Police
    15:27 Findings of the Investigation
    16:43 Understanding Excessive Force
    19:54 Use of Tasers
    22:44 Unreasonable Force Without Warning
    28:43 Use of Force on Non-Threatening Individuals
    33:51 Poor Supervision and Accountability
    38:03 Under-Reporting of Use of Force
    41:00 Pursuit Practices and Their Consequences
    43:35 Training and Aggressive Behavior
    45:54 Failure to Investigate Complaints

    Sources
    https://www.justice.gov/crt/media/1384626/dl

    #louisianastatepolice #louisiana #investigation #justicedepartment #podcast #bloodyangola
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    59 min
  • Part 2 | Avenging the Peaceful Warrior - The Conviction of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur
    Jan 16 2025
    In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman covers the case, conviction and incarceration of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur, linked to the tragic murder of 86-year-old war hero Charles Martin Jr. Jim provides insight into Charles’s life, the tragic incident that led to his murder and the manhunt for those responsible. What starts out as a quest to prove a case for one victim turns into a race to solve a missing persons case from eleven years prior. Timestamps:10:26 Trial of Eric Mickelson Begins12:45 Beverly Arthur's Guilty Plea14:37 Shocking Supreme Court Ruling20:04 Retrial of Eric Mickelson26:11 The Fate of Christy O'Pri30:03 Closing Remarks and Next EpisodeSources:Find-a-grave. Kristi Gwen O’Pry.Kristi Gwen O’Pry Obituary. Kristi Gwen O’Pry. The Charley Project. Accessed 07 Dec 2024.Find-a-grave. Charles Martin Jr. Allen, Sammy G. “Local woman still…” The Times. 28 Jul 1996.Martin, Margaret. “Family searches for…” The Times. 11 Aug 1996.Staff Writer. “Times Update: Missing…” The Times. 07 Dec 1996.Burton, Larry. “Woman missing for…” The Times. 27 May 1997.Walker, Don. “Search for woman…” The Times. 28 Nov 1997.Walker, Don. “Search planned for…” The Times. 27 Dec 1997.Burton, Larry. “Search for woman…” The Times. 28 Dec 1997.Staff Writer. “O’Pry case topic…” The Times. 03 Feb 1998.Staff Writer. “East Carroll inmate…” The Times. 16 Nov 2004.Staff Writer. “Murder Suspect admits…” KTBS3 News. 13 Jul 2007.Wilson, Loresha, and Causey, Adam Kealoha. “Accused killer admits…” The Times. 14 Jul 2007.Prime, John Andrew. “Victim was an…” The Times. 14 Jul 2007.State of Louisiana v. Eric Dale Mickelson. Appeal. 14 Dec 2016.Wilson, Loresha. “Inmates join search…” The Times. 17 Jul 2007.Staff Writer. “Accused murderers appear…” The Times. 18 Jul 2007.Wilson, Loresha. “Accused killer due…” The Times. 19 Jul 2007.Wilson, Loresha. “Mickelson faces charge…” The Times. 24 Aug 2007.Wilson, Loresha. “Couple indicted on…” The Times. 06 Sep 2007.Wilson, Loresha. “Murder suspects plead…” The Times. 08 Sep 2007.Duvernay, Adam. “Accused murderer Mickelson…” The Times. 31 Jul 2011.Fernandez, Icess. “Mickelson: I locked…” The Times. 01 Aug 2011.Wilson, Loresha. “Jury sees dismembered…” The Times. 02 Aug 2011.Staff Writer. “Mickelson found guilty…” KSLA News 12. 03 Aug 2011.Duvernay, Adam. “Mickelson sentenced to…” The Times. 06 Aug 2011.Staff Writer. “Conviction, death penalty…” KSLA News 12. 05 Aug 2016.Judicial Disqualification. 27 Oct 2015.Burris, Alexandria. “Eric Mickelson convicted…” The Shreveport Times. 28 Oct 2015.Burris, Alexandria. “DA Cox accused…” The Times. 29 Oct 2015.Staff Writer. “Slain man’s family…” KSLA News 12. 01 Nov 2015.
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    33 min
  • Avenging the Peaceful Warrior - The Conviction of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur
    Jan 9 2025
    In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman covers the case, conviction and incarceration of Eric Mickelson and Beverly Arthur, linked to the tragic murder of 86-year-old war hero Charles Martin Jr. Jim provides insight into Charles’s life, the tragic incident that led to his murder and the manhunt for those responsible. What starts out as a quest to prove a case for one victim turns into a race to solve a missing persons case from eleven years prior. Timestamps01:40 Introduction to Charles Martin08:46 The Mysterious Disappearance of Charles Martin Jr.12:04 Uncovering the Truth16:28 Eric Mickelson's Background20:10 The Confession20:44 The Search for Kristi O’PrySources:Find-a-grave. Kristi Gwen O’Pry.Kristi Gwen O’Pry Obituary. Kristi Gwen O’Pry. The Charley Project. Accessed 07 Dec 2024.Find-a-grave. Charles Martin Jr. Allen, Sammy G. “Local woman still…” The Times. 28 Jul 1996.Martin, Margaret. “Family searches for…” The Times. 11 Aug 1996.Staff Writer. “Times Update: Missing…” The Times. 07 Dec 1996.Burton, Larry. “Woman missing for…” The Times. 27 May 1997.Walker, Don. “Search for woman…” The Times. 28 Nov 1997.Walker, Don. “Search planned for…” The Times. 27 Dec 1997.Burton, Larry. “Search for woman…” The Times. 28 Dec 1997.Staff Writer. “O’Pry case topic…” The Times. 03 Feb 1998.Staff Writer. “East Carroll inmate…” The Times. 16 Nov 2004.Staff Writer. “Murder Suspect admits…” KTBS3 News. 13 Jul 2007.Wilson, Loresha, and Causey, Adam Kealoha. “Accused killer admits…” The Times. 14 Jul 2007.Prime, John Andrew. “Victim was an…” The Times. 14 Jul 2007.State of Louisiana v. Eric Dale Mickelson. Appeal. 14 Dec 2016.Wilson, Loresha. “Inmates join search…” The Times. 17 Jul 2007.Staff Writer. “Accused murderers appear…” The Times. 18 Jul 2007.Wilson, Loresha. “Accused killer due…” The Times. 19 Jul 2007.Wilson, Loresha. “Mickelson faces charge…” The Times. 24 Aug 2007.Wilson, Loresha. “Couple indicted on…” The Times. 06 Sep 2007.Wilson, Loresha. “Murder suspects plead…” The Times. 08 Sep 2007.Duvernay, Adam. “Accused murderer Mickelson…” The Times. 31 Jul 2011.Fernandez, Icess. “Mickelson: I locked…” The Times. 01 Aug 2011.Wilson, Loresha. “Jury sees dismembered…” The Times. 02 Aug 2011.Staff Writer. “Mickelson found guilty…” KSLA News 12. 03 Aug 2011.Duvernay, Adam. “Mickelson sentenced to…” The Times. 06 Aug 2011.Staff Writer. “Conviction, death penalty…” KSLA News 12. 05 Aug 2016.Judicial Disqualification. 27 Oct 2015.Burris, Alexandria. “Eric Mickelson convicted…” The Shreveport Times. 28 Oct 2015.Burris, Alexandria. “DA Cox accused…” The Times. 29 Oct 2015.Staff Writer. “Slain man’s family…” KSLA News 12. 01 Nov 2015.
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    35 min
  • Overdetention: The United States of America v/s Louisiana D.O.C.
    Jan 2 2025
    In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast, Jim Chapman covers a lawsuit just filed from the United States Justice Department accusing the State of Louisiana and the Department of Corrections of massive over-detention of inmates who have served their sentence in full.

    #louisiana #lawsuit #overdetention #doc #prison #crime #justicedepartment

    Timestamps
    01:40 Breaking News: State of Louisiana and D.O.C. Lawsuit
    03:55 Lawsuit Overview: Over-Detention Explained
    06:13 The Data: Over-Detention Statistics
    10:38 The Process: Louisiana's Release Procedures
    22:08 Training Deficiencies: A Systemic Issue
    28:39 Deliberate Indifference: A Legal Perspective
    32:25 Financial Impact: The Cost of Over-Detention
    36:08 State Response: Louisiana's Defense
    37:23 Justice Department's Stance: Individual Liberty


    Legal Note: This Case has not been decided and all persons/entities discussed in this podcast are assumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
    The charges expressed in this podcast are taken from public record and not the direct opinions of the host or producers of this podcast.
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    40 min
  • The Suspension & Dr. Stephen Matthews
    Dec 19 2024
    In this weeks episode of Bloody Angola, Jim provides some clarification regarding the suspension of the BSL series and brings you the horrific story and incarceration of Dr. Stephen Matthews.

    Exposed: Scandalous Files of the Elite can be found HERE:
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    1 h et 3 min
  • Part 3 | Cold Blooded Killer: Felix Vail
    Dec 5 2024
    In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim Chapman completes his the look into the conviction and incarceration of Serial Killer Felix Vail, a figure linked to the oldest cold case in history where the killer was sentenced to prison Jim delves into the trial, the prosecution and the conviction and sentence of Felix to Bloody Angola.

    #bloodyangola #podcast #prison #felixvail #louisiana #louisianastatepenitentiary

    Timestamps
    03:16 The Search for Bicycle Boy
    04:39 Discovery in the Attic
    06:16 Confronting Vail
    11:28 The Trial Begins
    13:49 The Prosecution's Case
    15:39 The Defense's Argument
    20:26 Witnesses Against Vail
    22:14 The Forensic Evidence
    28:16 The Verdict
    33:07 Sentencing

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    36 min
  • Part 2 | Cold Blooded Killer: Felix Vail
    Nov 27 2024
    In this episode of Bloody Angola, Jim continues exploring the dark story of Felix Vail and the events leading to his arrest for the murder of his wife, Mary. Highlighting journalist Jerry Mitchell's role in reopening the cold case, Jim delves into Vail's history of manipulation and violence.
    Through testimonies from those affected, Jim reveals the hidden darkness behind his charm and how a mother’s relentless quest for answers trying to locate her missing daughter played a crucial role.

    #bloodyangola #podcast #prison #felixvail #louisiana #louisianastatepenitentiary

    Timestamps
    05:37 Rose's Relentless Pursuit
    11:29 A Dangerous Relationship
    12:23 The Voice of the Victims
    16:08 Connecting the Dots
    21:21 The Search for Justice
    31:39 Witnesses and Their Accounts
    38:38 Uncovering the Truth
    42:39 Arrested and Charged

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    1 h