The Prison Chronicles documentary series continues on History with a focus on Attica, a maximum-security prison in upstate New York with a dark history. The episode airs on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 10:33 p.m.
Attica Correctional Facility, a 90-year-old prison, has a long and violent past, with a legacy of inmate abuse. This episode examines some of the most notorious incidents associated with the prison. It includes the slashing of serial killer Son of Sam’s throat and the only successful escape from the prison by Irish mobster Mad “Dog” Sullivan. The riot, which became the deadliest in American prison history, is also explored.
The episode provides a detailed account of the prison’s wild practices, infamous inmates, and harrowing events.
Prison Chronicles: Attica airs Monday, August 26, 2024, at 10:33 p.m. on History.
