Bexar County Jail

Inmates

Interview with John, Raquel, Colby, Nikki, Lea and Hoyllwood


JM: Did you find it difficult to get along with other inmates?
John: No. I was not in long enough to make any enemies.
Raquel: No. But I am a social person. Although sometimes it's better to just be quiet and read a book.
Colby: At first, Yes. As the classification process can take up to a week depending on what pods have beds available to put you in an area that you would get along in or depending on what type of crime you have commited...
Nikki: no, I was housed in a trustee unit and the girls were helpful and nice
Lea: No but some try to one up so its best to keep to yourself.
Hoyllwood: I didn't even try to get a long with anyone there. I stayed relatively to myself for my stay.

JM: What types of things did you have to do to avoid problems or fights with other inmates?
John: I had to slap a guy in the face with a chancla because he wanted to make me his bitch.
Raquel: Nothing really. It's like being at home with your family, sometimes you get mad at those you live with, you can't stop that. Take a step back and ask yourself if what your mad about really matters, if not, let it go.
Colby: I pretty much got along with everybody, as classification officer will place you in the correct pods depending on your attitude, behavior, crime and/or any past difficulties.
Nikki: mind your own business, don't talk bad about anybody, stay in your bunk as much as possible
Lea: all i did was read and sleep.
Hoyllwood: I dunno... I just stayed to myself and if someone asked me a question, I would answer it and go back to my thoughts. You're thoughts are the only things that keep you sane.

JM: Were you able to choose an inmate if you knew one?
John: No.
Colby: No
Nikki: I don't know, I did't ask or know anyone.
Lea: NO that is the dumbest question ever. its not college dorms its jail.
Hoyllwood: nope...