Famous Escapes
This person used a tattooed map to help him and his brother escape from Prison
Michael Scofield
Prisoners line up for this daily event where guards count everyone to make sure no one escaped or is missing from their cell.
Headcount
What is "chow"
refers to a meal or meal time
This South African leader spent 27 years in prison before becoming president.
Nelson Mandela
this crime involves intentionally setting fire to property, often buildings or vehicles.
Arson
This Criminal used a motorcycle on rails through a tunnel system under his cell to escape prison.
El Chapo
This prison store allows inmates to buy snacks, toiletries, and other items.
Commissary
What does "Fish" mean
new inmate
This boxer served three years in prison after being convicted of rape in the 1990s.
Mike Tyson
Threatening to reveal damaging information about someone unless they pay money or comply with demands.
blackmail
Name 3 things that Andy Dufrane did to help himself (or something he used to his advantage) to escape prison in Shawshank Redemption
- Got a rock hammer to start digging a hole
- got posters of famous women to hide his escape
- started doing the wardens finances as a cover for his plan
- time - waited over 20 years
- made friends that would help him
This term refers to when an inmate and their partner have permissible hanky panky time.
Conjugal Visit
What does "Hooch" refer to
homemade alcohol/alcohol brewed inside prison
OJ Simpson was tried for 2 major criminal offences (unrelated) during different time periods, what are they and which one did he go to prison for
1. Armed Robbery
2. Double Murder
- went to prison for armed robbery
What is a white collar crime, give an example.
crimes committed in business/financial settings
(fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, money laundering)
Dummy heads were made and left in prisoners beds to help escape this prison
Alcatraz
Some inmates earn special clearance allowing them to work outside the main secure perimeter under this program.
Work Detail
What does "Lock in" mean
"get in your cell"
This American cult leader was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the 1969 murders carried out by his followers
Charles Manson
Using violence or intimidation to pursue political or ideological goals against civilians or governments.
Terrorism
What famous serial killer escaped twice? Name one of the ways they got away.
Ted Bundy -
1. Waited until he got to go to a courthouse and jumped out of a law library window
2. lost weight on purpose to fit through a hole in his cell ceiling that he crawled through to get outside.
Inmates who cannot afford lawyers sometimes rely on fellow prisoners known by this nickname.
Jailhouse Lawyers
What is a "store man"
an inmate who sells commissary items to other inmates
Hitler
what is the difference between 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree murder
First-degree murder: A premeditated and planned intentional killing.
Second-degree murder: An intentional killing without prior planning.
Third-degree murder: A killing caused by reckless actions showing extreme disregard for human life, without intent to kill.