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Raphael Rowe, host of Netflix’s docuseries “Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons,” recently revealed that an inmate featured in the new season was brutally murdered shortly after being released from one of the world’s most formidable prisons.
Rowe spent a week in Finland’s Kylmäkoski prison for the series and shared this harrowing news exclusively with the Daily Mail. The identity of the victim remains anonymous out of respect.
This tragic event highlights the harsh reality that many inmates face even after their release. They often find themselves trapped in violent environments where survival is a daily struggle.
Streaming tomorrow on #Netflix Inside The Worlds Toughest Prisons #czechrepublic pic.twitter.com/yIU6IyeK4G
— Raphael Rowe (@raphaelrowe) September 14, 2023
During his time in the Finnish prison, Rowe encountered inmates Toni and Olli, who had committed a horrific kidnapping and torture crime. Instead of utilizing the work and education opportunities available, they focused on bodybuilding and making tattoos using an improvised tattoo gun made from an Xbox controller.
Toni, who was preparing for his release, expressed his desire to start a business with Olli and become a good father to his unborn child. However, the brutal murder of the unnamed inmate serves as a stark reminder of the grim realities that await many prisoners upon their release.
Rowe faced challenges during his time in the prison. He felt intimidated by the tough personas adopted by the prisoners and feared for his safety, especially in areas without security cameras.
Bali, Indonesia is where I go for one episode in Season 7 of ‘Inside The Worlds Toughest Prisons’ – on Netflix – Indonesia has one of the strictest anti-drug laws in the world. A person caught with drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine or methamphetamine for personal use can… pic.twitter.com/KM6dK19EjQ
— Raphael Rowe (@raphaelrowe) September 10, 2023
Despite these fears, Rowe also witnessed signs of potential reform among the inmates. He met Janni, who was halfway through serving a four-year sentence for a violent attack. Janni had become skilled at making traditional rugs and showed a genuine commitment to planning for a better future.
The brutal murder of the unnamed inmate serves as a grim reminder of the harsh realities that many prisoners face upon their release. It emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation and support systems for inmates during and after their incarceration.
Rowe’s experience in Finland’s Kylmäkoski prison and the tragedy of the unnamed inmate are featured in the new season of “Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons.”
This article appeared in FreshOffThePress and has been published here with permission.
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