Katie Piper ventures inside the walls of New Orleans Parish Prison this Sunday, continuing her exploration of women’s lives behind bars. In this episode of “Katie Piper: Locked Up in Louisiana,” Piper meets Kimberly, who is accused of killing the woman she was dating. Kimberly’s story takes a turn when the discussion turns to a car accident and subsequent opioid addiction.
Piper’s approach isn’t about sensationalizing the crimes. Her goal is to get the untold stories. As she speaks with the women at the notorious prison facility, she attempts to make sense of the difficult circumstances that led to their incarceration. It’s a search for understanding, seeking the often overlooked factors that contribute to women’s involvement in crime.
“Katie Piper: Locked Up in Louisiana” airs Sunday at 9:00 PM GMT on U&W.