Behind Bars

‘Prison is like being dead’: David Navarro on his new series 'Life Behind Bars '

David Navarro spent ten years in and out of prisons all over the country. Now he’s sitting down with people who have spent time inside to reveal the truth about the UK prison system in Life Behind Bars.

Life Behind Bars: New series revealing the truth about our prison system

Exploring topics such as rehabilitation, overcrowding and relationships, the series reveals the truth about the UK's prison system

Raphael Rowe: 'Miscarriages of justice are happening all the time'

Raphael Rowe speaks to Crime+Investigation about his new show, 'British Injustice with Raphael Rowe'

What makes a criminal? An expert explains

What makes a criminal? Why are some people more likely to offend than others?

The most dangerous prisons in the world

When many hardened criminals are herded together and made to share a roof, that building becomes an incredibly perilous place to be…

When prison guards abuse their power

How vicious, corrupt or just plain cruel wardens abused their position in the most horrific of ways…

Alcatraz: The most famous prison break in history

The story of the 1962 Alcatraz escape still manages to captivate the world over half a century later and still remains an enduring mystery.

British prisoners still serving whole life sentences

There are currently just 11 inmates serving entire life sentences: Who are they? | Image: Shutterstock

Law of Parties' - Texas' Very Strange Rule

To be guilty of a crime, you don’t need to have actually committed it, just to have helped the thing take place.

I Am A Killer: Joshua Nelson

"At times I feel like I deserve forgiveness, that I'm redeemable..."

I am a Killer: Charles Thompson

"I never meant for her to get hurt. I loved her."

I am a Killer: Wayne Doty

"I'm a violent individual, that's just the way I am. That's what's been embedded in me since I was a kid.”

I am a Killer: David Lewis

There’s no hope when you’re in here. When you’re guilty… Accept it.

The most audacious prison escapes of all time

Secret tunnels, helicopters and fake grenades are just some of the ways these prisoners escaped jail

I am a Killer: Miguel Martinez

“Satan wants their souls...”

I am a Killer: Justin Dickens

Vulnerable teen, Justin Dickens was coerced into a botched robbery that led to an innocent man's death. He won't be free till 2034.

I am a Killer: James Robertson

No one wants to be on Death Row...with the exception of James Robertson, that is.

I am a Killer: Kenneth Foster

He was sitting 70 ft away in his car when the murder took place yet he still ended up on death row

History of the electric chair

The execution cannot merely be characterized as unsuccessful. It was so terrible that the words fail to convey the idea

Pros & Cons of Capital Punishment

Do you believe in Capital Punishment?

Mark Sam Arthur

I’m not saying it was right for me to take another person’s life. But sometimes it has to happen'

I Am a Killer 2: Toby Williams

I would say that my life has been mostly valley low experiences...'

I am a killer 2: Brandon Hutchinson

I was just worried about staying alive'

I Am a Killer: 2 Charles Armentrout III

I think it’s fair to say that I destroyed my family a long time ago when I shot my father

I Am A Killer 2: Cavona Flenoy

It’s not right to take a person’s life. It’s wrong. If I could take it back, I would.'

I AM A KILLER 2: David Barnett

'I think I wanted the world to feel my pain.'

I Am a Killer 2: Linda Couch

I probably would not have ended up in here had I just went ahead and divorced him

I Am a Killer 2: Joseph Murphy

I was kind of happy to be sent to Death Row because I was treated better there than at home

I Am a Killer 2: Leo Little

I’ve reconciled with my god and now I’d like to reconcile with the people that I’ve hurt the most.'

I Am a Killer 2: Lindsay Haugen

Once you’ve killed someone, you can’t just go back to being normal'

I am a Killer 2: episodes

The UK's most dangerous prisoners

Big, broad, manic-eyed and bushy-’tached, Charles Bronson is famous (well, okay, infamous) for his big house exploits | Image: Shutterstock

The funniest courtroom escapes

Let’s take a closer look at some of these world-class criminal geniuses. 

Survivor: Virginia Roberts

irginia Guiffre nee Roberts has publicly spoken out about Epstein’s sex-trafficking ring and the man who used her as a ‘sex slave’ numerous times.

Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole - trailer

Kids Behind Bars: Life or Parole starts 21st May at 10pm.

The Jail: 60 Days in S5

60 Days In: The Jail