I worked at this prison for 15 years. You would not believe how haunted the place is. When I retired I felt like I was given a pardon as well. I had many incredible experiences there! THE STORIES I COULD TELL.
I worked in a maximum security prison for 2 years. It really is like being incarcerated with murderers and rapists for 8 hours a day. The only quiet time I ever got was on Sunday mornings 6 AM when everyone would be asleep and Antiques Roadshow would play in the TV room.
I would say the stuff you called asbestos was more likely paint (probably with some lead in it) and plaster. I love that Opie hugs you. Our cat Cattie-Brie acts like a baby and wants on my shoulder to sleep and for reassurance. Opie looked nervous and needed dad to comfort him.
Ever since I watched you go to Alcatraz and others who have gone, I've always wanted to go...I FINALLY WENT! I cannot wait to edit that trip...thanks for all the inspiration to travel and create my own adventures and channel...w/my cat too! lol
You are going to the wrong rivers. Beautiful rivers, clear, Current River, Jacks Forks River. Absolutely beautiful. Also Missouri has tons of natural springs that you need to visit. Anyway, get off that beaten path you take and experience the beautiful clear rivers of Missouri
Hey Eric! 👋 Loved this longer video and the tour was great. That car with no plate? Yeesh, that would creep me out, too. Situational awareness is your best defense to not have to go on the offense. I especially liked your intro and you saying- "Let's go!" Could be you're new catch phrase, like CVK has his little phrase and his hum. Love that! Looking forward to some quirky, interesting and enjoyable new adventures with you and the 😸 😸. Was a snuggle bug Opie turned out to be. I bet it makes your heart sing. Safe travels. Blessed and 70- 72 degree days be yours.
I will be heading west on I-70 in July. I will be stopping in Topeka Kansas to visit the state capitol building. It might be something you are interested in filming on a future trip. You can take a tour of the dome and actually go outside of it at the very top.
That was a neat tour of the old prison. Very cool brewery. I like to be able to see through the water I'm going into. Lil spooky. Nice camping spot tho. Awe Opie being a lil fradie cat, he knew Dad would protect him. 🙂👍
Jefferson City is located on an American Hidden Gem, US 50. US 50 starts out East in Ocean City Maryland and ends somewhere West in Sacramento. CA. Sections of US 50 include the Lincoln Highway and the Loneliest Highway in Nevada. Oddly US 50 is a hidden gem because most of the highway goes through rural areas, towns and small cities. Kansas City is one of the few major cities along US 50.
Eric, you need to come to Michigan, which is technically in the Midwest, we have some beautiful clear rivers and a few brown one's too. If you want to see clear rivers in Missouri get you and the kitties down into the Ozarks, they have beautiful rivers down there. Keep the good stuff coming buddy.
Same thing in most of Indiana, very nice, clear, and mostly clean waters/rivers. He'd flip out of all the Quarries we've got around here in Shelby County! (The water in those are an emerald blue and a few, you can see 80' to 100'+ down.)
The Little and Big Blue Rivers here in Shelbyville are normally crytsal clear blue, as the names stats. Plus, the Flat Rock River also, clear, clean and beautiful!
The prison was creepy. I can't imagine how crowded 6 to a cell would be. I have seen a movie with a gas chamber before and read it's a horrible way to die. Opie neck nuts were really cute. It could be a distraction while driving though. Take care of yourself, Tara and Opie.
Always watch your videos and enjoy them BUT will you please stop throwing your food on the floor, that joke is so old and not funny. I wish you and your precious babies all the best. ❤
ERIC... Ask the guys in Illinois about taking a trip to the FAMOUS TED DREWS FROZEN CUSTARD in St Louis on the Original Route 66. I have even been there when the parking lot is full of Christmas Trees and Ten Lines are ALL 20 minutes deep to get a "Concrete" in 20 degree weather.
Cool content! It looks very similar to the Kansas State Penitentiary I worked in for a short time. Have or do you watch RV unplugged? Have you thought to audition for the show? You would be an interesting contestant. 🖖🏻👍🏻😘🙏🏻
I looooove Opie😺😻 He reminds me of my Nemo😢 Same color. Hair, tail, sweet loving personality. Those neck hugs... cherish them. Kisses to both kitties 😽 I went last year to Missouri state Penitentiary, loved the tour. Also the Wardens house is the museum... everyone should visit that. Oh, and you would have liked the pub caled "Prison Brews" like your in a cell block. Next time check it out🍻 Safe journey.
Amazing what humidity does to metal and stone buildings. If it were somewhere like AZ, would probably look like it just closed. Heck only been what 15 years since open
You can just click on the provided map under all my videos too. I give it to help you get to all these places. Most people just skip the description and locations I provide to get to the comment section.
If you'd like to see a nicer river go down to the Steelville MO area. You can float the Meremac, Huzzah or the Courtouis all of these are spring fed. And free camping out at Berryman.
Wilburn Johnson Age: Unknown Crime: Killed two children, Sarah Mitchell, age 13, and Willis Mitchell, age 15, on September 27th, 1940, over an argument for $5.00. The crime took place near Neelyville, Missouri. Execution Date: January 3rd, 1941 Noted Details: Johnson also killed two others in the same incident which included the children’s grandmother.
When you ever come to WV go to Moundsville, WV as that old state prison is also open for tours. Then go south on I-79 to tour the old Weston Hospital for the Insane. They even have a Halloween scary night too. Good video, keep rolling, we’re watching! Edit: Opie is the cutest giving the hugs!
The county prison in St Augustine is pretty cool. But that one in Missouri looks really big! Yes we are spoiled by the rivers in western Washington, except during heavy rains when they get muddy and swell out of their banks!
The Eastern state penitentiary is in downtown Philadelphia Pa. It’s similar to this prison. If anyone is interested, on my page, I did a ghost hunt 👻 of Cresson state penitentiary in Pa. We did a 2 night investigation there.
Hello Eric, keep the good work ! we love following you ! Eric, can you give me the name of the portable A/C you had in one of your Vid and if you recommend it ? We have a converted Cargo Sprinter Van and are looking for an A/C option.
I was told the color is due to the clay/mud bottom. The Pudding River by Aurora, OR looks dirty but it is because of the clay bottom. When my Lectric was stolen I thought it would do them no good because they did not have the key but then I was reminded all they had to do was buy a new battery with its own key. They never did find it or the other two Lectrics stolen. In fact from the police report they closed the case once the paperwork was done.
Good morning Eric Tara and Opie that place looks creepy. Going through there.. nasty and dirty there right now.. that was very interesting Eric thanks for taking us through that. Give Tara and Opie a hug 🤗 stay safe out there on the roads Take care 🙂 your friends Gerry and Pat from Amarillo Texas 😺😺😺😺🚙🚙🚙🚙🍺🍺🍺🚘🚘🚗🚗
Those chain link fences were put up because too many people getting thrown off the Top Tier!!!! I did time there from 1995 to 2000 just before they shut down ... I gave 20 yrs of my life in MDOC from 1987 till 2002....
Sure. Ask away in my newest videos! I generally stay in touch with viewers better on latest videos, so subscribe and comment on latest videos! Best of luck on your RV journey!
Believe it are not I used to work for Missouri DOC. At one point I was in a unit called CTU, "Central Transportation Unit". We transported inmates too Jefferson city on transfer days. All Mo. prisons would meet up at Jeff. City prison and transfer inmates. If you should go thru Columbia Mo. Stop by Finger Lake State Park. I'm camphosting there until October. Love to see ya take care be safe from Great-grandma Darlene
How about posting videos on Rumble too? Could be an additional revenue stream for you. I watched 2 extra videos today from you to make up for the demonetization of your JFK video.
When that truck stopped, my thoughts, like you, focused on DELIVERANCE when Beatty’s character was raped - Burt, Beatty & John gave good performance - the guitar player got twisted.
just squeezing out funds to prove interest for future investors. If it doesn't pan out, they will stop tours like many other attempts from prisons over the country. I think this one will make it and get investors.
Eric I love your adventures. I always look forward to seeing you. So far the highlight this year has been meeting you at Daytona. Freakin love it dude!
Yawn eric' I performed with the humanitarian act of performing in a maximum penitentiary at Joyceville maximum for the population with a guard with a sniper pacing on a cat walk while I performed.
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I worked at this prison for 15 years. You would not believe how haunted the place is.
When I retired I felt like I was given a pardon as well.
I had many incredible experiences there!
THE STORIES I COULD TELL.
Uh huh. Sure it is.
Maybe Eric could interview you over zoom! I'd watch that for sure.
Wow! Would love to sit down at a campfire and hear your stories!
I worked in a maximum security prison for 2 years. It really is like being incarcerated with murderers and rapists for 8 hours a day. The only quiet time I ever got was on Sunday mornings 6 AM when everyone would be asleep and Antiques Roadshow would play in the TV room.
Wish I could hear them!!!
I would say the stuff you called asbestos was more likely paint (probably with some lead in it) and plaster. I love that Opie hugs you. Our cat Cattie-Brie acts like a baby and wants on my shoulder to sleep and for reassurance. Opie looked nervous and needed dad to comfort him.
It closed in 2004, that isn't lead paint.
Ever since I watched you go to Alcatraz and others who have gone, I've always wanted to go...I FINALLY WENT! I cannot wait to edit that trip...thanks for all the inspiration to travel and create my own adventures and channel...w/my cat too! lol
You are going to the wrong rivers. Beautiful rivers, clear, Current River, Jacks Forks River. Absolutely beautiful. Also Missouri has tons of natural springs that you need to visit. Anyway, get off that beaten path you take and experience the beautiful clear rivers of Missouri
That prison looks very creepy. Loved seeing Opie give you such a big hug, and your camping spot. Very nice!
Hey Eric! 👋 Loved this longer video and the tour was great. That car with no plate? Yeesh, that would creep me out, too. Situational awareness is your best defense to not have to go on the offense.
I especially liked your intro and you saying- "Let's go!" Could be you're new catch phrase, like CVK has his little phrase and his hum. Love that!
Looking forward to some quirky, interesting and enjoyable new adventures with you and the 😸 😸. Was a snuggle bug Opie turned out to be. I bet it makes your heart sing.
Safe travels. Blessed and 70- 72 degree days be yours.
Yup no legal plate and 10 to 1 a rifle
Throw out that bud light, and get your self some coors
I will be heading west on I-70 in July. I will be stopping in Topeka Kansas to visit the state capitol building. It might be something you are interested in filming on a future trip. You can take a tour of the dome and actually go outside of it at the very top.
That was a neat tour of the old prison. Very cool brewery. I like to be able to see through the water I'm going into. Lil spooky. Nice camping spot tho. Awe Opie being a lil fradie cat, he knew Dad would protect him. 🙂👍
Jefferson City is located on an American Hidden Gem, US 50. US 50 starts out East in Ocean City Maryland and ends somewhere West in Sacramento. CA. Sections of US 50 include the Lincoln Highway and the Loneliest Highway in Nevada. Oddly US 50 is a hidden gem because most of the highway goes through rural areas, towns and small cities. Kansas City is one of the few major cities along US 50.
Just for date perspective 1836 - prison built
The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 - March 6, 1836)
Eric, you need to come to Michigan, which is technically in the Midwest, we have some beautiful clear rivers and a few brown one's too. If you want to see clear rivers in Missouri get you and the kitties down into the Ozarks, they have beautiful rivers down there. Keep the good stuff coming buddy.
Same thing in most of Indiana, very nice, clear, and mostly clean waters/rivers. He'd flip out of all the Quarries we've got around here in Shelby County! (The water in those are an emerald blue and a few, you can see 80' to 100'+ down.)
He's been to the U.P. - to one of my favorite camping spots, in fact!
Adorable how Opie was hugging you. that put a big smile on my face
The Little and Big Blue Rivers here in Shelbyville are normally crytsal clear blue, as the names stats. Plus, the Flat Rock River also, clear, clean and beautiful!
that prison bar looked cool. was that a bud light you had blurred out there ?🤣🤣
I was thinking the same thing and wondered if anybody else was too! Bet it was a BL. 🤮
The prison was creepy. I can't imagine how crowded 6 to a cell would be. I have seen a movie with a gas chamber before and read it's a horrible way to die. Opie neck nuts were really cute. It could be a distraction while driving though. Take care of yourself, Tara and Opie.
You don’t need rear license plates in Missouri
Opie was just glad to see Dad get out of Prison. I love the way you are with your pets, I'm the same way with my dog.
You lock it in confined space 24 hours a day and suppress it’s natural inclination to explore the world around it?
Missouri State Prison, pretty cool.
Thanks for taking me along.
Travel Safe. ❤
Always watch your videos and enjoy them BUT will you please stop throwing your food on the floor, that joke is so old and not funny.
I wish you and your precious babies all the best. ❤
I'll throw that joke on the ground!
I think it’s still funny. When I have something yummy I’m always thinking, “Throw it on the ground”
Enjoyed the tour and your new campsite looks pretty awesome! Safe travels Eric, Tara & Opie. ✌️
There is something magical about camping next to a body of water.
It’s been open for tours before 3-4 years ago. I’ve been on 2 tours and it was in 2013 and 2015
ERIC... Ask the guys in Illinois about taking a trip to the FAMOUS TED DREWS FROZEN CUSTARD in St Louis on the Original Route 66. I have even been there when the parking lot is full of Christmas Trees and Ten Lines are ALL 20 minutes deep to get a "Concrete" in 20 degree weather.
Cool content! It looks very similar to the Kansas State Penitentiary I worked in for a short time. Have or do you watch RV unplugged? Have you thought to audition for the show? You would be an interesting contestant. 🖖🏻👍🏻😘🙏🏻
I looooove Opie😺😻 He reminds me of my Nemo😢 Same color. Hair, tail, sweet loving personality. Those neck hugs... cherish them. Kisses to both kitties 😽 I went last year to Missouri state Penitentiary, loved the tour. Also the Wardens house is the museum... everyone should visit that. Oh, and you would have liked the pub caled "Prison Brews" like your in a cell block. Next time check it out🍻 Safe journey.
thank you for sharing this museum of a state prison.
Amazing what humidity does to metal and stone buildings. If it were somewhere like AZ, would probably look like it just closed. Heck only been what 15 years since open
For those of us who have spent 20 years or more working inside can not understand the fascination with touring them ?
Why do these old prisons on the outside always look like I would love to live there ? Like Joliet and this one , they look like fancy castles .
Eric have u ever been to Alcatraz? When I was in the navy I saw it as the ship passed by. But I didn’t get the chance to take a tour of the inside.
Anyway you can put the Lats and Long of your camping locations, you always find the best spots. Great video.
You can just click on the provided map under all my videos too. I give it to help you get to all these places. Most people just skip the description and locations I provide to get to the comment section.
If you'd like to see a nicer river go down to the Steelville MO area. You can float the Meremac, Huzzah or the Courtouis all of these are spring fed. And free camping out at Berryman.
Wilburn Johnson
Age: Unknown
Crime: Killed two children, Sarah Mitchell, age 13, and Willis Mitchell, age 15, on September 27th, 1940, over an argument for $5.00. The crime took place near Neelyville, Missouri.
Execution Date: January 3rd, 1941
Noted Details: Johnson also killed two others in the same incident which included the children’s grandmother.
Back when prisoners were executed quickly and didn’t get a chance to die from old age before being executed.
When you ever come to WV go to Moundsville, WV as that old state prison is also open for tours. Then go south on I-79 to tour the old Weston Hospital for the Insane. They even have a Halloween scary night too. Good video, keep rolling, we’re watching! Edit: Opie is the cutest giving the hugs!
The county prison in St Augustine is pretty cool. But that one in Missouri looks really big! Yes we are spoiled by the rivers in western Washington, except during heavy rains when they get muddy and swell out of their banks!
A friend of mine used to work in that prison as a gaurd he always tells me crazy stories about prlison fights and prisoners flooding their cells
The Eastern state penitentiary is in downtown Philadelphia Pa. It’s similar to this prison.
If anyone is interested, on my page, I did a ghost hunt 👻 of Cresson state penitentiary in Pa. We did a 2 night investigation there.
Hello Eric, keep the good work ! we love following you ! Eric, can you give me the name of the portable A/C you had in one of your Vid and if you recommend it ? We have a converted Cargo Sprinter Van and are looking for an A/C option.
you should go visit the several Civil War prisons.
Before you review the ebike, make sure it can handle rain. 😂
I was told the color is due to the clay/mud bottom. The Pudding River by Aurora, OR looks dirty but it is because of the clay bottom.
When my Lectric was stolen I thought it would do them no good because they did not have the key but then I was reminded all they had to do was buy a new battery with its own key. They never did find it or the other two Lectrics stolen. In fact from the police report they closed the case once the paperwork was done.
Good morning Eric Tara and Opie that place looks creepy. Going through there.. nasty and dirty there right now.. that was very interesting Eric thanks for taking us through that. Give Tara and Opie a hug 🤗 stay safe out there on the roads Take care 🙂 your friends Gerry and Pat from Amarillo Texas 😺😺😺😺🚙🚙🚙🚙🍺🍺🍺🚘🚘🚗🚗
Eric, Will you be heading to Denver next month? Casa Bonita is having there grand opening next month.
Lol. I'm 100% going to Casa Bonita in the next 30 days, yes. Been waiting forever.
Totally understand the clear water idea. PNW will definitely spoil a person for clear water swimming. I can’t even fish in water I can see through.
They must be maintaining it somewhat ...they did replace the roof.
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You do so well with your cats, its fun to see bro, keep up the good travels!
Thanks, on my to go visit places on the trip I am planning to go south to Dubbo soon
On my bucket list! Awesome video!
Looks a bit like Alcatraz inside
I love to see how good Eric is to his fur babies. He is a good man
Agreed
Current river , from Salem down clean spring 💧 water .. van buren, mo 🤔 emmnice, mo ♥ 👌 overwhelmingly clear,clean water..
Nice clear picture and background. Looks good!
Midwest "farmland/rivers. Pacific North West Mountain snow melt/rivers.
My friend lived in there for 18 years. He says he was in the hole for 2 years twice. He said it was a very evil place.
Finally found a you tuber that is from the PNW. We are in Oregon
Nice! I love the green, don't miss the rain.
@@nomadicfanatic we are in Eugene and definitely don’t like the rain. We can’t wait until we sell the house and retire and go full time rving
Thanks for sharing your adventures. Great video. We enjoyed watching.
Those chain link fences were put up because too many people getting thrown off the Top Tier!!!! I did time there from 1995 to 2000 just before they shut down ... I gave 20 yrs of my life in MDOC from 1987 till 2002....
Traverse City area has crystal clear water!
That prison looks like it was quite a feat of engineering.
Hi Eric, I’m a new subscriber and fixin to enter the full time rv life. I was hoping I could count on you if I had any question or concerns?
Sure. Ask away in my newest videos! I generally stay in touch with viewers better on latest videos, so subscribe and comment on latest videos! Best of luck on your RV journey!
Believe it are not I used to work for Missouri DOC. At one point I was in a unit called CTU, "Central Transportation Unit". We transported inmates too Jefferson city on transfer days. All Mo. prisons would meet up at Jeff. City prison and transfer inmates. If you should go thru Columbia Mo. Stop by Finger Lake State Park. I'm camphosting there until October. Love to see ya take care be safe from Great-grandma Darlene
You were soo close to me!! Grandma wants to meet you someday 🙏🙏💞 Till then ❌⭕❌⭕ Iris
How about posting videos on Rumble too? Could be an additional revenue stream for you. I watched 2 extra videos today from you to make up for the demonetization of your JFK video.
The last prisoner put to death in the death chamber was TINY MERCER.
That was a story in itself.
I just read about him.
I realize the price of everything is going up, but $25 per person to tour an old abandoned prison seems a little steep.
Unless you've experienced the tour, it's hard to showcase I guess. I'd go back.
Hide an Air tag or Smart tag on the new ebike in case a scumbag steals it.
I'm way ahead of you!
The neck hugs were so cute
Have you been to Eastern State Penitentiary in Philthy?
No, both times I was in PA it was record breaking 105+ degrees and I went to the hospital for heat exhuastion last time.
Looks like plenty of room for our current administration !!!!!
And the past one too !
Did you know that the prison is haunted? There's A few around the country that are.
Yes. The overnight haunted tour I mentioned seems like it's worth it in July/Aug
That prison was creepy looking.
When that truck stopped, my thoughts, like you, focused on DELIVERANCE when Beatty’s character was raped - Burt, Beatty & John gave good performance - the guitar player got twisted.
Now that I see the prison is on the Missouri River, it will be definitely on my Missouri Headwaters Tour.
Very interesting, thanks, Eric.
No more preppier Wayne? Tell us the story on that,maybe.
DANG. That one was open a long time. I just went to a prison with tours it closed like some 19 something
prison looks alot more humane then the stuff ive seen currently in documentaries on US prisons
I wanna do that tour! Looks awesome!
Eric it looked like lead paint more than asbestos!
What an awesome video thanks for sharing and as always stay safe, safe travels, and God bless love ya Nancy
You would think they would take better care of the prison since they do tours.
just squeezing out funds to prove interest for future investors. If it doesn't pan out, they will stop tours like many other attempts from prisons over the country. I think this one will make it and get investors.
Old Prison in KY is Massive.
Enjoyed the tour!
Awesome prison tour!! xoxo Tara and Opie
Eric I love your adventures. I always look forward to seeing you. So far the highlight this year has been meeting you at Daytona. Freakin love it dude!
good vid thanks lee
I really enjoyed this video! Great editing. You're genuine. Opie hugs.....omg. Thank you.
This was my home for 5 years
The prison was creepy. The bar was cool!
Another fun video, thanks Eric. 😁😁😎😎👍👍
Coor's light isn't bad . Just saying
So cool to see the prison
Loved this episode!
Great video
Opie has the most darling personality; neck hugs…oh my goodness. 🐈 ❤
Missouri State Penitentiary is the prison that James Earl Ray escaped from in 1967 before he killed MLK in Memphis.
Yawn eric'
I performed with the humanitarian act of performing in a maximum penitentiary at Joyceville maximum for the population with a guard with a sniper pacing on a cat walk while I performed.
Recognize route 3 by East gate
Yup!
The prison tour was fascinating! Thanks