Officer A - Episode 1 -The 11 Seconds Episode

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.