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Gary Roberts was just 17 years old when he first entered the Australian prison system. What followed was a remarkable life of crime, imprisonment and escape. Over the years, Gary would escape from prison six times. But behind the extraordinary escapes lies a much darker story. In this episode of Prison Chronicles, Gary speaks openly about his troubled childhood, the physical and sexual abuse he suffered in boys' homes, and the experiences that shaped his life. Now the author of True Crime: Like a Thief in the Night, Gary joins me from the Western Australian desert to share his extraordinary story. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and mistreatment within institutional care. Some listeners may find these accounts distressing. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse, confidential support is available through 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey O'Donnell spent years working inside the New South Wales prison system. During that time, he experienced the violence, trauma and everyday pressures that come with working behind the walls. But when Corey eventually walked away from the prison system, part of the job came home with him. In this episode of Prison Chronicles, Corey speaks openly about his career as a Prison Officer, the experiences that stayed with him, his battle with PTSD and the impact it had on his life. He also talks about his road to recovery, including EMDR therapy, boxing, rebuilding his physical and mental health, and finding purpose beyond the prison system. It's an honest conversation about the side of prison work the public rarely sees, and what can happen long after a Prison Officer walks out through the gates for the final time. This is Doing Time From The Outside. 🔑 Real stories from behind the walls. Proudly brought to you by Better Merch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Killick has spent more than 30 years behind bars, with a criminal history spanning more than six decades. In Part Two of this extensive interview, John continues his remarkable story, taking Prison Chronicles deeper into his years inside some of Australia's toughest prisons and the people he encountered along the way. John talks about life inside Goulburn during one of the prison's most violent periods, his encounters with notorious inmates including Ivan Milat, the realities of prison life, and the relationships and experiences that shaped his years behind the walls. He also tells the extraordinary story of Lucy Dudko and the 1999 helicopter escape from Silverwater Prison, one of the most audacious prison escapes in Australian history, and what happened after the helicopter touched down. Part Two brings John's story through his later years in prison, his eventual release, and his reflections on a life that has taken him through more than half a century of Australian criminal and prison history. This is Part Two of The John Killick Interviews. The full filmed interview, featuring historical photographs, newspaper reports and archival images relating to John's stories, is also available on YouTube @PrisonChroniclesChannel Proudly brought to you by Better Merch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Killick has spent more than 30 years behind bars, with a criminal history spanning more than six decades. Bank robber. Gambler. Prison escapee. And the man at the centre of one of the most daring prison escapes in Australian history. In Part One of this extensive interview, John sits down with Prison Chronicles to tell his story in his own words. He talks about his early life, his introduction to crime, bank robberies and gambling, his years inside Australian prisons, the escapes, and some of the notorious criminals and extraordinary characters he encountered along the way. It is a first hand account of a life spent on both sides of the prison wall, and a journey through more than half a century of Australian criminal and prison history. This is Part One of The John Killick Interviews. The full filmed interview, featuring historical photographs, newspaper reports and archival images relating to John's stories, is also available on YouTube @PrisonChroniclesChannel Proudly brought to you by Better Merch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Officer A and Mrs A return for Part II of The Follow Up Episode. The questions from Prison Chronicles Patreon subscribers continue, as Sid puts more of your questions directly to Officer A and Mrs A. In the concluding part of this special follow up, they continue their candid conversation about the events explored throughout The Officer A Series, their experiences through the years that followed, and where life has taken them since. More questions. More answers. And the final word from Officer A and Mrs A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Officer A returns to Prison Chronicles, and this time he is joined by Mrs A. Following The Officer A Series, Prison Chronicles Patreon subscribers were invited to submit the questions they wanted answered. In Part I of this special two part follow up, Sid sits down with Officer A and Mrs A to put those questions directly to them, as they reflect on their experiences, the aftermath of the case and life since the events explored in The Officer A Series. The questions came from the listeners. The answers come directly from Officer A and Mrs A. Part II will be released Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High above the prison walls, Tower Officers had one job: make sure nobody escaped. Sounds simple enough. Join former Prison Officer Sid Punts as he explores the history, duties and realities of working the prison towers, with hilarious stories from the Officers who sometimes found themselves in more trouble than the inmates below. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia, as we know it today, began with chains, convict ships and brutal colonial punishment. Join former Prison Officer Sid Punts as he explores over 230 years of Australian penal history, revealing the people, places and events that shaped the correctional system we know today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live Show – Ask a Prison Officer Anything (Part 2) The questions keep coming in Part 2 of my Prison Chronicles live show. A live audience asked two prison officers anything they wanted about life inside prison — from violence and prison culture to what officers really deal with every day. Nothing was scripted. Nothing was off limits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live Show – Ask a Prison Officer Anything (Part 1) What do people really want to know about life inside prison? In this special live episode of Prison Chronicles, a live audience was invited to ask anything they wanted about gaol — and nothing was off limits. Two prison officers. No scripts. Just honest answers from inside the walls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Prison Chronicles is a tribute to the great man George Reed. He was a champion cyclist, a sailor, a Prison Officer for nearly 40 years.....and an OPERA SINGER! He was a great friend of mine, and had many stories to tell. Here are some of his stories from his unpublished book...Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Prison Chronicles... Rebecca Butterfield is one of the most violent & dangerous inmates Australia has ever seen. And she's about to be released. Despite a long and violent history behind bars, and the NSW Government continually attempting to keep her in Prison - they've run out of options. I spoke to retired Prison Officers who have dealt with Rebecca over the years, and their stories will SHOCK you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a former prison officer sits down with a former inmate? No scripts. No filters. Just the real story. From maximum-security prisons to the unexpected power of laughter behind bars — Andrew Hamilton shares what really happens when your world collapses and prison becomes reality. Only Sid Punts asks the questions you actually want answered. This is the interview you won’t hear anywhere else… Welcome to Prison Chronicles Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 2 of the Officer A series, we look at what happens when a fatal shooting occurs. What is the process? What support is there? What happens now? Hear Officer A's incredible story. Only on PRISON CHRONICLES. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prison Officers face what most people fear. It is a TOUGH job. But we just get on with it. In 2019, an Officer was confronted with a scenario, that EVERY Officer trains for... but NEVER wants to experience, For the first time...he tells his story. This is PART 1 of a 6 part series.. You won't believe it until you've heard it al!!!!! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.