Episode

Inside the World's Toughest Prisons: Costa Rica: Prison on a Knife-Edge

Name: Inside the World's Toughest Prisons: Costa Rica: Prison on a Knife-Edge
Released: 2018-12-14
Duration: 47 min
Cast: Raphael Rowe, Paul Connolly

Inside the World's Toughest PrisonsSeason 32018-12-14

Overview

Though he's no stranger to life behind bars, Raphael Rowe concedes that Costa Rica's La Reforma Prison is certainly among the most intimidating.

Details

Series: Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
Season: Season 3
Episode: Episode 1
Air date: 2018-12-14
Runtime: 47 min

Episode context

Costa Rica: Prison on a Knife-Edge is Episode 1 in Season 3 of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons. It aired on 2018-12-14. The runtime is 47 min.

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Episode 2: Colombia: Narco Prison 2018-12-14 | 47 min While spending a week inside Bogotá's fortress-like prison, Raphael Rowe must negotiate the oppressive atmosphere and deal with an ominous threat.

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