Full Series: KSAT Investigates takes you inside a Texas prison during a lockdown

KSAT Investigates was granted exclusive access inside a prison while this lockdown was happening to see firsthand what the problems were.

[beachbum]

There is absolutely no way so much contraband could find its way into any prison system without the help of corrupt guards and prison staff.

[michaelcurtis]

Did 17 years flat at Wynne..released in 2002 and haven't looked back since.

[sirjames]

In 2017, i was at Formby unit and i was amazed from all the contraband they had in their. I've learned a lot from that experience. I have not been back since. I am now a productive member of society.

[elizabethhenthorn]

My sister worked there. The problem is that TDCJ hires just about anyone, and the wardens and other high ranks don't walk the floors and get involved in their employees. My sister felt she couldn't trust her fellow CO's.

[AlfonsoFlores-lzsu]

I did 4 years in Texas prison system and had to do 4 more years on parole and if it wasn't for the prison library that had books on drug abuse and alcohol abuse and how to help your self while in prison and going to church and memorizing scriptures and praying all the time I don't I would have made it this far in life 29 years without alcohol and 29 years without eleagal drugs I have a full time job and a savings account and I go to church every Sunday and do Bible study after work and I no longer live in Texas I believe a change in states and a fresh start for me in life has made me a better man in society My advice to any prisoner is you have to dream of turning your life around and going to church to find Jesus Christ and studying the word every chance you get and lurning to stay to your self and hold a job and always be think full for that and all always pay your bills on time and you'll make it off parole and as soon as you get off parole leave Texas and never look back

[popnson]

Dang. I'm glad I've been out since 2010. Spend 5 years in TDC. Was hectic. But glad God provides.

[JoeySavage]

Glad I never been to jail thank God I appreciate my freedom God keep me away from jail amen

[IlovetheAnaconda]

The majority of Contraband is being brought in by guards and free staff💯

[wabasher]

10:04 Wow. Ive did time with Ramon. Didn't talk to him often, but I remember him well. One thing I remember about him that he was a very positive guy and was always smiling! Seeing him in this video made me both happy and sad..happy that he's alive and looking well, and sad that he's still there "11 YEARS" after I left. I don't know what he was in there for, but if anyone was worth enough to be set free, it would be most DEFINITELY HIM. And he hasn't aged at all except for a little more gray 🤣! Hopefully one day he'll be free. Not only he's needed for guidance in there, but he would be a perfect inspiration on the outside, and worth more to society 💯

[wayneshumake]

16 flat... Been on this Unit. Have a close Brother Reyes Mendieta there doing Life. So many of these Men deserve another chance🙏

[YoUnOkNoWoK]

Someone on that jail staff is smuggling these items in.. It’s that easy so find them!

[easerone]

Signed for 3 yrs TDC back 2009,
I learned my lesson for sure.

1.Garza west unit
2.Byrd unit
3.Ferguson unit

[GetsumJ]

Tablets, Programs, Stimulus Checks, Medical care, Meals. Just curious, what to homeless vets get?

[dwayneclemons]

At 5:45: they should make sure that they'd investigate those officers too. Because I know from experience. I am a ex con. I've served 5 years in TDCJ-ID. And part of my sentence was served on the Wynne Unit, in Huntsville, Texas. I was in Ad. Seg. Those officers try their best to make your life miserable and will assault you. They try their best to provoke you, via extreme and abusive harassment. And I'm talking about the ranking officials as well. It's so typical that the prisons only talks about "how dangerous the inmates are." But never speak on "the corruption of the administration itself." So typical! But I know better.

[Zaydawg]

Wynn unit is a educational unit its nothing like beto or Ferguson

[ErikS-]

0:32 - "Caution use handles" ... And just watch how the door is opened😂

[raymondmcclendon]

This unit is the most laid back unit in the whole Texas prison system

[lastcall]

Are the Correctional Officers and Staff being thoroughly checked and searched?

[captainmeowzers]

Is it possible to make a boring documentary in the most dangerous place on earth?

KSAT: yes

[Closeuperrthang]

Wish they would comment on the extreme heat harsh living conditions and cruel acts toward inmates