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The Young Gun: Warden Ross Maggio
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In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast we discuss the remarkable journey of Warden Ross Maggio at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. The youngest warden in Angola history at just 36 years old, he was renowned for his resilience during a harrowing kidnapping incident and his transformative leadership. Through prioritizing inmate work, security, and rehabilitation programs, Maggio reshaped Bloody Angola from a violent environment to a safer, disciplined prison.
By implementing proactive security measures and emphasizing discipline, Maggio significantly reduced violent incidents and set a new standard for effective prison management. Despite facing challenges and criticisms, his unwavering commitment to safety and order left a lasting impact on Angola's prison system.
Timestamps
04:01 Retirement Reflections
09:10 Winds of Change
19:16 New Beginnings at Hunt
23:25 Advocating for Inmates
25:40 System Crossroads
28:26 Farewell to Angola
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112 episodes
Manage episode 431559389 series 3429180
In this episode of Bloody Angola Podcast we discuss the remarkable journey of Warden Ross Maggio at Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. The youngest warden in Angola history at just 36 years old, he was renowned for his resilience during a harrowing kidnapping incident and his transformative leadership. Through prioritizing inmate work, security, and rehabilitation programs, Maggio reshaped Bloody Angola from a violent environment to a safer, disciplined prison.
By implementing proactive security measures and emphasizing discipline, Maggio significantly reduced violent incidents and set a new standard for effective prison management. Despite facing challenges and criticisms, his unwavering commitment to safety and order left a lasting impact on Angola's prison system.
Timestamps
04:01 Retirement Reflections
09:10 Winds of Change
19:16 New Beginnings at Hunt
23:25 Advocating for Inmates
25:40 System Crossroads
28:26 Farewell to Angola
#rossmaggio #louisiana #bloodyangola #podcast #prison #crime #criminal #warden
Go to HelloFresh.com/BloodyAngolaapps for FREE APPETIZERS for life for Bloody Angola Listeners!
Our Sponsors:
* Check out HelloFresh: hellofresh.com/freebloodyangola
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/bloody-angola-podcast-by-woody-overton-and-jim-chapman/donations
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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