Sensitive But Unclassified: Fallen Heroes

The sequence of events that transformed the orderly operation of then USP Marion started with the murder of Officer Clutts and ended with the death of Officer Hoffman, who was murdered in chillingly similar fashion to his coworker, murdered only hours before.Note: Apologies if you here any static anywhere in this recording. I did not have time (like I usually do) to go back and clean it up, at least, not if I wanted to keep on schedule (so far, so good on that front).Once again, credit where its due:Thank you to free-stock-music.com and specifically to:Scott Buckley and his piece, "The Things That Keep Us Here"Motivational-Background

Another officer performing his duties as he had done every day prior. This time, however, an inmate took advantage of the monotony, and another officer was added to the BOP's list of Fallen Heroes.Credit where it's due: Thank you to free-stock-music.com for their amazing intro/outro music, specifically: motivational-backgroundShe Moved Mountains by Scott BuckleyThe Things that Keep Us Here by Scott Buckley

Metropolitan Correctional Center, San Diego, 1983. A high-rise institution that housed inmates in transit to their designated institutions. At this time, at this place, some inmates wanted out, and they were willing to kill anyone who got in their way.Credit where its due:Stock-free-music.com for the awesome intro/outro music as well as fsm team and their piece "yellowtree melancholia"

Christmas Day. It's the day everyone wants off from work. Unfortunately, in 1982 it was also the day a riot broke out at FCI Petersburg, and that riot claimed the life of a Federal Bureau of Prisons employee.Credit where it's due: Thank you to free-stock-music.com for the intro/outro music as well as the background music tracks used in today's episode. Those are: fscm productions' "Decisive Hours"ethereal's "In the Remains of the Day"

Dietary Consultant Ms. Hylen worked at USP Atlanta as a contractor, helping inmates meet their nutritional needs. Unfortunately, one inmate decided that wasn't enough.Credit where it's due:Thank you to royalty-free-music.com for the intro & outro, as well as Scott Buckley for, "The Things that Keep Us Here."

Today’s episode focuses on the killing of an FCI El Reno correctional officer assigned to the prison chapel, a role centered on access and trust, who was murdered by Nation of Islam–affiliated inmates—an act that left lasting questions about warning signs, security, and accountability.Credit where it's due: Thank you to royalty-free-music.com for the intro & outro music.

In 1974, an officer with less than a year on the job lost his life in one of the most violent inmate-on-staff assaults in BOP history.Surprisingly, or perhaps unsurprisingly, this is a type of things to come.Credit where it's due: Thank you to royaty-free-music.com, Alex Productions, and Scott Buckley for their awesome instrumental music used in today's episode.

Senior Officer Selle wasn't the only victim of a coordinated series of events: a disturbance, a hostage situation, and a fire at USP Leavenworth. He was, however, the only fatality.Credit where it’s due: Thanks to royalty-free-music.com

Working at USP Marion, Senior Officer Jarvis was murdered by an inmate, upset because his candy and magazines were taken away.Credit where it's due:"Motivational Background Music" courtesy of free-stock-music.com"Undertow" by Scott Buckley

Children can be just as dangerous as adults, just ask Mr. Latimer.

The second episode covering the "Battle of Alcatraz," this time we meet Correctional Officer William B. Miller.Officer Miller endured more than any correctional officer should have to: he was beaten, thrown into a cell, and an inmate got his hands on a gun and shot him. Through all that, before he died Miller was able to communicate the identity of his killer.He gave more than he was ever asked to give, and we honor him here by sharing his story.Credit where it's due: free-stock-music.com"Motivational Background Music" by Alex Productions"Undertow" by Scott Buckley at www.scottbuckley.com.au"Decisive Hours" by FCSM Productions

The infamous "Battle of Alcatraz" lasted roughly two full days. Inmates and correctional staff traded shots until the military was called in to assist and ultimately ended the standoff. The inmates who were responsible, those that survived, got their day in court. Fifteen officers were wounded and one, Correctional Officer Harold P. Stites, was killed.It's more than just an, "Officer killed while on duty" scenario, however. What happened to Officer Stites was tragic and horrifying. Details not discussed elsewhere are covered here.Credit where it's due: Thanks to Alex Productions and free-stock-music.com for the intro/outro music.fscm productions "decisive hours"Alex Productions, "Desolation"