Behind Gray Walls

“Behind Gray Walls” is a podcast featuring stories from the men and women who lived and worked at the Old Idaho State Penitentiary. Each week, Anthony, Samuel, and Skye explore prisoners whose crimes led them to serve time at the "Old Pen." Their history is explored in depth and compared to corrections topics faced in communities today.To support this podcast, visit: https://history.idaho.gov/donate/donation-payment/

Behind Gray Walls is a true crime podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 180 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  EP 110 - Grant And Boan

  Aug 11, 20262h 8m

  In this episode, Skye covers the complicated life of Elizabeth Grant #11234 (Forgery), whose troubled childhood and struggle with alcohol addiction eventually landed her behind the walls of the Idaho State Penitentiary. Meanwhile, Anthony tells the brutal and tragic story of Earl Boan #9599 (Murder in the 1st Degree), an escaped mental patient who turned on the person who tried to help him. Listener discretion is advised as we discuss murder, self-harm, and suicide. Oral Histories: Clark, Carringer, and Dobson, 2/22/1979, Idaho State Archives.Idaho State Penitentiary Guard Chet Stinnett, 5/27/1992, Idaho State Archives. Dennis Clark, 4/1/1982, Idaho State Archives. Rodger Hall, 11/12/1993, Idaho State Archives. Russ Anspaugh, 4/6/1982, Idaho State Archives. Special thanks to Charlee Draper for the additional voice acting.

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  Stool Pigeon Saturday - Mike Hanley

  Aug 1, 20261h 2m

  It's not often you get to sit down in person with a real stagecoach driver. In this episode of Behind Gray Walls, Samuel sits down with rancher, historian, and local legend Mike Hanley, who has been driving stagecoaches for more than 60 years. Mike, who is currently donating the historic vehicles he has personally restored to create the Mike Hanley Wagon Barn at the Owyhee County Historical Museum, joins Samuel to discuss the history of stagecoaches, his own experiences behind the reins, and what inspired him to make such a remarkable donation of his life's work. If you would like to support the creation of the Mike Hanley Wagon Barn, please consider making a donation at: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/4SXGCPD9X7FVY/checkout/NWSBBVDFIDF7NMJPZMBIQSXI

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  EP 109 - Ross and Haram

  May 19, 20261h 16m

  In this episode, Samuel takes listeners into the gang wars of the Prohibition era, exploring connections to Al Capone and a police shooting tied to Carl Ross #4237 (Robbery) while Skye transports listeners to Rupert, Idaho, where a domestic dispute ended in tragedy and led to the imprisonment of Lucille Haram #10184 (Involuntary Manslaughter).

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  EP 108 - Muguerza and Rasulo

  Apr 21, 20261h 45m

  In this episode, Skye tells the story of a domestic dispute gone awry, Ella Muguerza #3955 (Assault with a Deadly Weapon), and guest host and Education Specialist, Mariah Villafañe, joins to tell the tale of wannabe mobster, Tony Rasulo #4863 (Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Burglary in the First Degree). For Behind Gray Walls merch and more, visit: https://store.history.idaho.gov/GiftShop.aspx

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  Stool Pigeon Saturday - HannaLore Hein and Michael Hart on the Boise Meridian Initial Point

  Apr 18, 20261h 12m

  In this Stool Pigeon Saturday, Anthony and Samuel sit down with HannaLore Hein and Michael Hart to explore the history of surveying in Idaho. From Surveyor General Lafayette Cartee and the establishment of the Initial Point to the challenges faced by early surveyors, they unpack how these foundational lines still shape land ownership today. Join us at the Old Idaho Penitentiary on May 2, 12–5 PM for the Boise Meridian Initial Point Celebration, featuring live demonstrations, talks, vendors, and more. 1) Boise Meridian Initial Point Celebration: Surveying the Past, Mapping the Future https://america250.idaho.gov/events-calendar/boise-meridian-initial-point-celebration-surveying-the-past-mapping-the-future/ 2) America250 in Idaho https://america250.idaho.gov/ 3) Initial Point Location https://maps.app.goo.gl/GQ4hVvbvxG6X6xTS8 4) Bureau of Land Management Official Federal Land Records https://glorecords.blm.gov/default.aspx

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