Life in the Idaho State Penitentiary - Melvin Aldous

In this oral history, recorded on March 31, 2023, Melvin Aldous (#11458) shares his memories serving time at the historic Idaho State Penitentiary during the 1960s. Melvin vividly recounts his initial days as a "Fish," navigating the daunting environment of the prison, takes us through his various roles within the prison, from working in the Dining Hall to serving in the Chapel, and even venturing outside as a Trusty, and shares a range of experiences, from perilous escapes and assaults to moments filled with humor, offering us a captivating glimpse into life behind bars during his time of incarceration.

[@mr.c8033]

Absolutizing fascinating! Thank you all who out this together. Amazing stories.

[@janiceblackadar5787]

So interesting. Thanks for this history

[@Uke54]

Its so fun to hear the stories associated with all of the buildings! He was so awesome to listen to.

[@buckystarfinger2487]

Great story. Thanks and God bless you.

[@tonics7121]

Good story. Nice guy.

[@MikeBurks-w3i]

Classmate of mine did 2 or 3 years there in the 60s...always was a troubled kid

[@rwbynerd1012]

Always so interesting to see the accounts of these events from somebody who actually lived it! Love the stuff guys! Greetings from the Eagle city historical Society!

[@K9Rob3772]

I'm sure the victim's family was thrilled that the murderer got his time cut in half because he fixed a lawnmower.

[@stephenhouse5129]

Yeah just keep him in forever. It’s called rehabilitation and it worked. It’s not about retribution and revenge, maybe it’s reform and forgiveness

[@slowery43]

if you were remotely intelligent you might realize that not all murders are the same also that prison doesn'tmake anyone a better person... I know tthat is far above your IQ level so ask a smart freind of yours to explain it using small words and a Crayon

[@neildeschler6812]

I saw Rage Against the Machine play there in 1996. Great venue for a show. Surreal experience.

[@robintemple7651]

Thank you for being brave and sharing your experience. Hugs and kisses 💋 I wnt to prison one because a girl stalker who was sleeping with my husband. I still don't know why I was arrested. I like your honesty. I wish more people told the truth.

[@loriboufford6342]

Not sure how I feel about this man being out so much earlier. Yet, it's not me to decide his fate.

[@slowery43]

not sure anyone cares how yo feel.. .this is the "I wonder what Lori feels about..." channel I certain couldn't care any less about your feelings

[@scooterfoust4361]

Subtitler: I think it might be trustee, not trusty.

[@Brizzletherizzle]

Yooooooooooooo

[@slowery43]

any more really stupid posts you got there cupcake

[@MeredithBell-v3f]

Well don't murder people

[@josephanderson7237]

Change the damn music. It’s annoying and unfitting. !!!

[@chuckup5494]

amazing how far our country has collapsed since his time in there. he was eating better in prison then damn near every supposedly "free" american today. what a damn shame.