ROR 148: The Fires at Red Onion
Jan 16, 2025•23 min
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Episode description
The Red Onion Randy Podcast features the life and times of Randall Via, who is currently serving 1,214 years in Virginia for capital murder and armed robbery.
In this episode, Red Onion State Prison is engulfed in chaos—literally. The high-security facility, notorious for its harsh conditions, has seen multiple instances of inmates setting themselves on fire in desperate bids to get transferred out. The grim reality of life inside has driven prisoners to such extreme measures, underscoring the psychological and emotional toll of incarceration in one of the nation's most infamous prisons.
The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio.
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In this episode, Red Onion State Prison is engulfed in chaos—literally. The high-security facility, notorious for its harsh conditions, has seen multiple instances of inmates setting themselves on fire in desperate bids to get transferred out. The grim reality of life inside has driven prisoners to such extreme measures, underscoring the psychological and emotional toll of incarceration in one of the nation's most infamous prisons.
The podcast was founded by Michael Garbutt and Randall Via. Field and development producer, Paulie Doyle. Sound and Video Editing by Prison Audio.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_hrkl3DlF1YLp-rHKDQTw/join
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