Shallow Grave Part 2: The Crimes of Roy McLaughlin

Update: 2025-08-07

Description

*Part 2 of this series*

Jim Chapman brings you the details of life post conviction inside Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for Convict Roy McLaughlin Jr. Including a lawsuit filed by the inmate after 3 escape attempts would lead to an alleged beating inside the wire.

Chapters:
03:36 McLaughlin's First Escape Attempt
05:46 The Guard's Betrayal
07:05 A Second Escape Attempt
08:51 The Third Attempt
09:42 Shocking Allegations and Lawsuit
14:21 The Violent Aftermath
18:59 Medical Treatment and Investigations
23:33 Attempting to Settle the Matter
29:35 Witnesses to the Beating
34:31 Ongoing Emotional Distress
42:54 The Aftermath of the Lawsuit
44:35 Uncovering More Secrets

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