The Magnus Archives MAG 52 Exceptional Risk
Feb 16, 2017
A former prison officer shares gripping tales from HMP Wakefield, where boredom can be as dangerous as violence. Encounters with notorious serial killer Robert Montauk unfold, revealing unsettling dynamics among high-security inmates. Intriguing conversations hint at mysteries tied to a past murder case and the formation of the Exceptional Risk Unit. As a power outage plunges the prison into darkness, deeper forces emerge, intertwining trust and hidden truths in a story that echoes with haunting connections.
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Prison Officer's Tough Experience
- Philip Brown worked as a prison officer at HMP Wakefield from 1990 to 2002 and experienced the intense environment firsthand.
- He describes the prison as a cage full of wild animals and admits to being a tough, sometimes brutal officer to keep control.
Boredom as Prison Danger
- In British prisons, unlike American depictions, the biggest danger is boredom, not constant violence.
- Authorities focus intensely on keeping prisoners bored to prevent outbreaks of violence.
Maintaining Order with Force
- Wakefield prison houses the most dangerous criminals and relies on strict order to maintain quiet.
- Prison staff often adopt disproportionate force as needed to suppress unrest and suicides.