He Pleads Guilty To Taking The Life Of His Cellmate. When He Said Why, Chills Ran Down My Spine

Update 10/04/25: I get it. Some people see him as a hero.  I frequently read, watch and listen to things that pertain to inmates, former felons and jails. I recently watched a video about a man pleading guilty to killing his cellmate. The man’s name is Steven Sandison. He was assigned a new cellmate, and … Read more

Inmates Try To Make Quick Money To Overcome Financial Challenges

Update 10/04/25: It’s so tempting. It really is. But we have to be careful and not get the wrong money. The majority of inmates in a prison camp are non-violent offenders that just needed money and sought it out illegally. Many wanted to take care of their families the best they could, and others just … Read more

My Work Ethic Made Someone Quit While I Was At Herlong Prison Camp

Update 10/04/25: This is a story that didn’t make it inside Subprime Felon. And I still get a kick out of it. You can tell a person’s characteristics by the way they work. It doesn’t matter if they are in prison or outside of prison, their work ethic shouts volumes about them. If someone doesn’t … Read more

Why I Don’t Want To Be A Victim Of The Prison System

Update 10/04/25: I don’t want to be a victim of the prison system because I don’t want that mindset.   Prison stories are often filled with memories of inmates being victimized by the staff, the overall system or even other inmates. It’s hard to protect yourself from this type of harassment while you are under someone … Read more