Justyna Rzewinski, former Clinical Supervisor for Mental Health at Rikers Island, exposes the shocking abuse and neglect inside one of the country’s most notorious jails. She reveals the disturbing practice of "deadlocking," where detainees with serious mental illnesses are confined to their cells for extended periods without access to medical care. With firsthand accounts of systemic failures, mistreatment, and corruption, Justyna shares why she became a whistleblower and the devastating impact of neglect on inmates. She also discusses her ongoing fight for mental health reform and humane treatment in the prison system.

Jadon Russell shares his experience inside gang life, from street violence to surviving in maximum-security prisons. He talks about his time in crime, the choices that led to prison, and life behind bars. From gang wars to solitary confinement, Jadon explains the reality of the streets and prison system.

Jose A. Saldana opens up about his life as a former Young Lord, committing bank robberies, surviving a violent police shootout, and spending 38 years behind bars. Arrested in 1980 for the attempted murder of an NYPD sergeant during a botched robbery, Saldana was sentenced to 25 years to life and denied parole four times before finally being released in 2018 at the age of 65. Now, he is the executive director of Release Aging People in Prison (RAPP), advocating for criminal justice reform and the release of elderly prisoners serving long-term sentences. In this powerful interview, Saldana shares his journey of crime, survival, and redemption.

Jamie Buford, a former undercover officer with the South Bend Police Department, saw his career take a turn when he was sentenced to 154 months in federal prison. Once involved in narcotics investigations, Jamie shares his story of corruption, law enforcement's challenges, and the choices that led to his conviction. In this episode of Locked In with Ian Bick, he talks about the lines between justice and crime, the pressures of working undercover, and life behind bars.

Daniel Mishiyev shares his experience of getting involved in a criminal conspiracy, going on the run from the FBI, and surviving federal prison. He discusses the events that led to his arrest, the challenges of evading law enforcement, and his time behind bars. Daniel also talks about the impact of incarceration and his journey after prison.