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It looks like there’s quite a lot of desperate, horny broads working as prison guards in Kentucky’s male prison system. A staggering 30 of them got caught up in inappropriate relationships with inmates within just 16 months. But it doesn’t stop there—these relationships led to some seriously questionable decisions, like smuggling drugs into the prison for their inmate “boyfriends.” It’s a complicated mix of desperation, weakness, and misguided loyalty at play here.
At least 30 Kentucky prison guards had inappropriate relations with inmates in just 16 months — with one female staffer becoming pregnant by a prisoner — while another 14 smuggled in drugs, according to a report.
After a protracted battle with state officials over records access, The Herald-Leader newspaper obtained a trove of internal reports that offered a rare glimpse into official misconduct behind prison walls.
The documents pertained to cases that arose over 16 months, ending in November 2023.
In one incident, Trista Fox, 39, was charged with third-degree rape in December 2022 after fellow guards walked in on her having sex with a Kentucky State Penitentiary inmate in Lyon County.
Another female guard who resigned after being confronted about her relationship with an inmate told investigators that she was vulnerable to her jailed pursuer’s romantic advances.
“He just caught me at the wrong time one day. I mean, I don’t know what else you want me to say,” she said, according to the Herald-Leader.
One desperate guard even ended up pregnant. The New York Post piece continues:
The inmate was more philosophical about the union during an interview with prison officials.
“I’m saying that I just live in the moment,” he said.
In another instance, an Owensboro probation officer became pregnant by a convict out on parole last year.
A female corrections officer was terminated from the Sandy Correctional Complex in Elliott County in 2022 after a staffer saw an inmate meet with her 25 times in a matter of hours in different prison dorm areas.
In addition to sexual misconduct, the Herald-Leader reported that 14 other prison employees obtained drugs and contraband for inmates and were, in some cases, paid to do so.
Why do so many women get involved with prisoners? A lot of experts pin it on insecurity. And it’s not just a US thing—this odd trend is popping up globally. It seems to be a “woman” problem.
Questions are being asked about training and recruitment of female prison guards after a spate of officers have been sacked and in some cases jailed for having affairs with inmates.
Last week saw prison guard Joanne Hunter, 28, jailed for three years after having a relationship with an inmate and smuggling him cannabis at HMP Forest Bank in Salford.
Elsewhere, HMP Berwyn in North Wales is in a staffing crisis after dismissing no fewer than 18 female members of staff for inappropriate relationships with prisoners.
Mark Fairhurst, general secretary of the Prison Officers’ Association (POA), cited poor training and vetting procedures as being responsible for many officers succumbing to corruption.
Mr Fairhurst said the number of female prison guards had risen 27 per cent over five years in line with diversity requirements, but staff were often recruited centrally with interviews conducted over Zoom.
He told LBC: ‘It’s inexperienced staff being conditioned by very experienced prisoners.
‘The initial training they receive on corruption prevention is not fit for purpose combined with a low wage and high cost of living. It is tempting for people. We need to toughen up recruitment procedures.’
He said also that the number of inexperienced prison officers in frontline roles had gone up due to staff shortages.
So, the story’s saying women are getting easily outplayed by smarter men behind bars. Maybe it’s worth questioning if women should be working inside male prisons.
The second most common classification of women who seek incarcerated men that emerged from the study was the ‘neurotic, anxious/introspective’ subtype “characterised by a negative self-image and those who tend to see themselves as “bad”. “ According to Dr Mari Kovanen, a registered psychologist and dating coach, “A woman might want to get involved with a man who is in prison could be potentially because she does not believe deep down that she is worthy of someone’s fully whole-hearted attention.”
There’s a peculiar trend catching the eye of many—how some insecure and desperate women find a certain appeal in having partners who are behind bars. It’s believed that these women are drawn to the idea that their incarcerated significant others can’t be unfaithful due to their confinement. This odd dynamic was even spotlighted on a Dr. Phil episode last year, shedding light on the complexities of such relationships.
For quite a few, choosing to date or fall in love with someone in prison is an escape from the real world. It bypasses the day-to-day work a conventional relationship demands, hinting at extremely low self-esteem to settle for such an unconventional, distant partnership. This same notion extends to women who work in prisons. Many female corrections officers, who might not fit the traditional mold of femininity or beauty standards, find themselves unexpectedly in the spotlight of male attention, even if it’s from inmates. This attention can be intoxicating for these wallflowers, leading them down a path where they’re extremely susceptible to influence and compromising situations.
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