Breaking Out Of Lincoln Heights Jail

Join Tom and special guest host Scott Reyes as they explore what remains of the abandoned Lincoln Heights Jail.
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[@from1978]

I'm stoked that you do the legwork to produce a story, and communicate something of value. It's refreshing.

[@curiouscatz7266]

Hi. I started boxing at 14 at the LAYAC (The Old Jail). That ring you just saw was were I fought my ass off. I won my first amateur fight there. No one was going to beat me that day. I sparred countless times in that ring. Going up to the 5th florr everyday was crazy, I would take the stairs mostly. The elevator was always a risk. A trainer plunged to his death once. The elevator never showed up. Great times.

[@holadios24]

The love child of Huell Howser & Indiana Jones with your own hip urban flair. Love your videos Tom! Stay explorin'

[@ChrisFreeRunning]

gotta say that i always get excited when i see a new tom video on my feed. its always great to see how much history my city has. and as a fellow urban explorer , its always fun for me to go to these places and see for myself. once again thank you. and a suggestion you should go and see the Ranchos Los Amigos abandoned hospital. there are a few buildings , its easy to get into just watch out for the cops when jumping the fence. after that you guys should be good the buildings should cover you. its best to go on Sunday if you need any more info on in let me know.

[@edwardfuentes9503]

ChrisFreeRunning Is it better to go during the day or night?

[@elpepedepepes]

The one In downey? Yup I've been there. That place is gnarly at night lol

[@ChrisFreeRunning]

ChrisFreeRunning yeah night is better

[@RicoCoria]

ChrisFreeRunning I did a bunch of photoshoots at Rancho Los Amigos back in the day before they fenced everything up. They use to have the fence open and you can walk right in. And Yes Sunday was the best time to go. Last time I went back they had security driving around it. I want to go back because there is Soo Much to explore there, its unbelievable.

[@andrew67812]

This is one of my favorite episodes. We love you Tom. You have an ability to render a time period with such vivacity. Thanks for offering a transcendental experience!

[@divrnr]

Talk about great timing for dramatically effect! Nothing like getting all Shawshank and do a prison break... Awesome video guys!

[@pbpb8499]

firme touch with that sunny and the sunliners at the start

[@stephanygomez4069]

Just went there today! It was crazy we sounded the alarm so be-careful guys.

[@from1978]

+Stephany Gomez How did you get in?

[@MrMachacker]

how did you get in??

[@alexandralooks]

these videos are so so great! they're making appreciate this city more. thank you!

[@BBaSTheTrooper]

Awesome video!! Love watchin your Vids Tom. Keep up the good work!

[@coltsuperocean10]

Tom, you have to keep making videos like this about the real face and history of LA. Fuckin brilliant! I adore all your films, so please keep em coming!! So good if you love LA. Keep up the good work Tom and his fabulous team.

[@darianmarshall4262]

This reminded me of The Proper People's abandoned Steel Mill Exploration where they also got sealed inside. Great content!

[@fernandohernandez-mf8fk]

You should try and check out the abandoned Downey asylum. There is a lot to explore in there.

[@philmacias1165]

Been there

[@doubleueyett]

Another great documentary! Hopefully one day my little girls videos exploring LA will be as good as yours! Keep it up!

[@bobbys6945]

BEST. EPISODE. YET.

[@sw00natra]

Another great episode! Great job!

[@DennyTruong]

Loved this episode! Sad to see the walls covered and literally everything covered in graffiti

[@aliasfoxfire2954]

Another really nice video guys. You're showing a history and face of L.A. most don't see and certainly not in any tourist brochures. People must really be into tagging round L.A. though, because that spray paint was way OTT and erased so much history. A real shame, and in that respect it's a good thing the place was re-sealed. Keep the videos coming!

[@MarketStreetRumble]

Glad you made it out! Great video

[@dazninja95]

Love your videos thanks for risking your lives to document these amazing places so we don't have to

[@rsevn]

Such a good video. Scott is a great human.

[@ErickKnight9]

Another great video!

[@yoan37AOR]

Good stuff man love the fact that I saw myself up but a lot of great artist keep it up

[@DonutLukeXP]

Damn... changed my whole perspective on tagging! Great video

[@mikehollins1970]

Awesome video!

[@nnddrrww]

There's more to the jail... developers have wanted to convert it into something useful for years (residential, commercial, mixed-use, etc.) but it's REALLY polluted with oils and other industrial chemicals. All slowly seeping into the LA river, and hence into the ocean. Someone has to pay for the cleanup before developing, so right now it's a stalemate between the city and would-be developers as to who will foot the bill. Which will cost millions and millions, btw.

[@thaistirfrye]

i know scott. yay! makes me so happy top see him with you guys.

[@trekgrrl3]

Beautiful video as always, but I feel like you weren't there very long or that we weren't able to see much of the prison before you guys felt like you needed to try to find a way out of there (understandably so, but I wish we could have seen more). Thanks for what you were able to get!

[@ojromero101]

I'm posting videos of each floor. Coming soon.

[@PNng]

What a great episode! Nice job Tom. Do you have an instagram?

[@breakdanceking421]

thanks you for this video

[@MikeDewey]

Excellent

[@davidfkennedy7816]

Something about the old jail makes me deeply sad. I honestly dont know what but it really vibes with me in a sad way

[@CoinOpTV]

awesome stuff -- btw Tom how about applying to be on Survivor - who knew you had jedi skillz?

[@foxella13]

i believe you guys, i have been outside of it. never inside but this is a crazy cool episode. love it.

[@sudaev]

I'm glad I got into the old Georgia Street LAPD station, back in the 80s, right before they tore it down. It was located where the Staples Center property is now.

[@gable]

loved this

[@pianolrichie3871]

great music

[@Wingtok]

Nice! Heard they filmed a Resident Evil 2 commercial here years ago

[@jasonleescott8973]

Where were the stairs located to go to the 2 floor and up ??

[@illinoy]

Nice job by the camera man, Jordan Black. I could hear your voice, JT.

[@C0lonel5]

Are people still able to get into the jail?

[@No-me1rq]

HOPES !

[@andy19876543210]

How did you get in?

[@llcalspeedyll5817]

i need to go to that place anyone know if there's a way in?

[@gonzalogonzalez9614]

question have you gone to the Mojave desert to find the hidden hot tub ???

[@lincolnapache508]

PARTS OF THE FIRST ROCKY MOVIE WAS ALSO FILMED THERE ,THAT WAS MY BOXING GYM

[@chivamac820]

What's the name of the intro song?

[@illlestOptic00]

Can you still get in it?

[@C0lonel5]

Is there any way to still get in? Is it even worth it any more?

[@jasonleescott8973]

It's all closed down I tried last week to get in but no luck

[@Adzzl]

+Jason Lee scott damn

[@bmxjumps22]

whats the guys name at 7:10 i met him at conquer la

[@serjlandaverde5649]

tom, u think the prison still accesable?

[@ojromero101]

NO

[@ernieg]

PROPER DOS- HARDTIMES WAS ALSO SHOT HERE 1993

[@dburch7894]

What happened to Sybil Bran Women’s jail?

[@StreetArtillery]

The city should auction that place instead of letting it rott away

[@hitmanhitya8742]

I'm the first person to ever tag that roof top! I grew up there in that boxing gym called l.a.y.a.c that was my kingdom......

[@fierrolargo88]

Stop playing

[@daisyf1748]

I gotta come show me a way in

[@tonygaribay6175]

I want to say that this video is 100% true. The part where they got sealed in did happen as I was there as well. I was the one who put that bar across the door so no one would enter. My friend and I also got sealed in.

[@tonygaribay6175]

Laaates

[@tonygaribay6175]

But to be honest with you that was a real video they did get sealed in. So did I and some white Bitch I use to tuck her name was Annie Wrate. from Highland Park. I was fucking her inside when we got sealed in

[@tonygaribay6175]

Good luck they have cameras and a security on site

[@ojromero101]

LMAO try...and expect getting a FAT ticket. Security patrols it 24/7

[@krlm2280]

They filmed the movie penitentiary and colors there

[@ynoter]

the workers didnt hear you inside? That place echoes, im sure they would have hear something

[@JesusHernandez-zk9vy]

Does anybody know how to get in as of this time ?

[@technoboyHD]

Jesus Hernandez planning a visit soon, but haven't found a way in just yet.

[@ojromero101]

Go try...and expect a fat ticket.

[@JesusHernandez-zk9vy]

Ojromero 88 almost did, but we were able to talk ourselves out of it.

[@CaliwoodHills]

I want to go, anybody planing on going and getting inside pls let me know

[@ojromero101]

LOl Good luck.

[@tonygaribay6175]

I want to say that this video is 100% true. The part where they got sealed in did happen as I was there as well. I was the one who put that bar across the door so no one would enter. My friend and I also got sealed in. I was the one who put the bar across the door where they couldn't get out

[@ashtonrichardson3825]

Is the Lincoln Heights jail area safe to visit / take photos? I'm too much of a pussy to go inside, just wanted photos of the outside and surrounding buildings, wasn't sure if homeless or people hang around that area

[@guillermomora1939]

zach wetcher is my film teacher wtf

[@enokloks5244]

sucks they tagged all over it and fuckd the place up...

[@Wistful77]

What if there was an "art wall" constructed just for the tag artists? Their art is good, but it's actually vandalism. No one ever gets to see their great works, hidden away in rotting places. Why do they waste their talents in places like that? I have often enjoyed the street art in our town, it is confined to a space where they have permission, mainly, behind an old theater that is used for concerts and youth recreation. Good video. Very cool to escape the jail. had to sub you, as I was born in Los Angeles, but never lived there. I bet my dad was in that jail a few times. haha

[@jazz2020]

Leisa Irwin Just consider this; the legal tagging that looks good, is probably a result of illegal practicing.

[@Wistful77]

Jon Bartolo I can agree with that.

[@xfierro4237]

Leisa Irwin I literally had that idea when I was younger. definitely seems like something that could be beneficial to the cultural essence of los angeles and even other cities.

[@zonilo1]

Not much scenes of the Boiler Room.

[@NicholasAnderson2]

Love your stuff Tom. One of my fav KZbinrs Casey Neistat has mentioned a few times in his Vlogs he has talked about moving to LA. I would love to see what kinda videos he makes here prob of the same quality as yours Toms.

[@suicidalhoe6664]

my tagg stays rocking

[@MrMachacker]

if anyone wants / knows how to get in lemme know. i really want to film some skating vids inside there

[@TheWincking]

i might go 2moro. how do u get in?

[@salvadorcabezas2630]

+TheWincking you guys down to go? I think I might know a way in. Add me on ig @calsabs or email me [e-mail].

[@MrMachacker]

Salvador Cabezas followed you on insta brah

[@latenitebeats]

Salvador Cabezas did you find a way in? I was there this past Sunday and seen a security guard posted up inside the gate. So we walked around the back in the train yard and still couldn't find a way in.

[@CaliwoodHills]

Hey guys I’m a fan of nightmare on elm street I really would like to get in pls anybody interested on going there let me know

[@hugoarellano9863]

i live a block away

[@ashtonrichardson3825]

Is the Lincoln Heights jail area safe to visit / take photos? I'm too much of a pussy to go inside, just wanted photos of the outside and surrounding buildings, wasn't sure if homeless or people hang around that area

[@gabepagaard2207]

Anice, Fuct, Knab, and Pdog lol

[@bakerzood1]

Don't forget eager

[@gabepagaard2207]

lol oh shit cant forget eager

[@gabepagaard2207]

and nerph

[@gabepagaard2207]

blah, astro, flert

[@bonerthebarbarian7872]

Damm fuct mcgruff was all over

[@julioestrada6453]

just heard today 4-25-16 they want to reopen the jail. there gonna be space for prisoners..

[@eastsidesmw4676]

EASTSIDE SMW GANGSTERS

[@philmacias1165]

If you didn't know? Making me feel like an ol timer, damn. The boxing images= it used to be a boxing gym Real deal boxers with dreams,heart Boxers Before the BS politics/organized crap. Bouts Monday night's

[@FinnSharp]

Is it just me or is your voice more montone and drony than it was in the first season? I love the show but it's a lot better when you sound interested in what you're talking about like in the old LA zoo or LA's steepest street episode.

[@pdxrailtransit]

Tom, I love your videos, but there is no such thing as "Art Deco" architecture. The building is Streamline Moderne.