Welcome to Bastøy Prison Island. A lush, one square mile isle comprised of pine trees, beautiful coastlines, and serene ocean sunset views. 115 prisoners are fortunate enough to stay at this so-called “prison.” The inmates enjoy amenities such as a sauna, tennis courts, horseback riding, prime fishing spots, and a beach for sunbathing. There is…
In 1838, a brand new prison was built. It was called “The Tombs.” Ironically, the contractor who built the prison was later found guilty of forgery and sentenced to several years in prison. Which prison? The very prison he had built. As the contractor was escorted into a cell of his own making, he said,…
In 1999, Daniel Larsen was convicted of a crime in California and put in prison. Ten years later, new witnesses came forward, stacking the evidence in Larsen’s favor. As a result, a federal magistrate ruled that Larsen had been denied rights to a fair trial and ordered his immediate release. Unfortunately, because of some complicated…
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