Life Inside America's Most Dangerous Women's Prison (With Trevor McDonald)
Synopsis
Over 1,800 female offenders serve long sentences for violent crimes at the Rockville Correctional Facility and Indiana Women's Prison in Indiana.
Synopsis
Inside Indiana Women's Prison, Sarah Pender recounts her time in the administrative segregation unit, where she has spent nearly five years. Convicted of double murder, she describes her infamous escape from a maximum security facility. Dawn Hopkins, serving life for killing her three-month-old son, reflects on her past. Linda Darby shares her story of evading capture for 35 years after escaping prison in 1972. These narratives reveal the complex lives of women incarcerated for violent crimes.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet notorious inmate Sarah Pender and hear her escape story.
- Find out why America has the highest female incarceration rate.
- See the harsh realities of life in Indiana Women's Prison.
- Discover the stories behind violent female offenders.
Did You Know
- America imprisons more women than any other country in the world.
- The Indiana Women's Prison houses over 1800 female offenders.
- Sarah Pender has been in segregation for nearly five years.
- Pender escaped from a maximum security prison with the help of a prison officer.
- One inmate reflects on being labeled a 'baby killer' due to her past.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many offenders are housed in the Indiana women's prison?
The Indiana women's prison houses over 1800 offenders.
What is the reason for Sarah Pender's long time in the segregation unit?
Sarah Pender has been in the segregation unit for nearly five years due to an incident in 2008 where she escaped from a maximum security prison.
What label is Sarah Pender perceived to carry?
Sarah Pender is perceived as a two-faced manipulator, which is a difficult label for her to carry.
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