First Day In Federal Prison -- United States Penitentiary Leavenworth

[@BrettBooker]

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[@MNRick041]

I went to Leavenworth in 1999, I was 27 years old when I walked thru the doors. My first unit was A2, I think I was in cell 320, front half of the block on the right side. I had 151 months and they put me in with a lifer. Back then they still allowed tobacco but C block was all non smoking, it was the most recently renovated area of the prison, I got moved to C2 , was there a few years then got to C1 which was probably the best block in the prison at the time, I stayed there until 2005 when they transferred all the USP inmates out and I got sent to the new USP Terre Haute. I enjoyed my time at Leavenworth, sounds crazy but back then everyone said it was the best spot in the feds. I got over to Terre Haute when it was brand new and that was a miserable place, a few hundred of us from Leavenworth landed there and we all hated it. You have a good attitude, it definitely helps. I did almost 11 years and getting out was a challenge but Ive been out since 2009, have a good job and haven't been in any trouble. Good luck, Ill try to check out more of your videos when I have time.

[@BrettBooker]

Thanks for the comment big dawg! Was stoked to hear that you got out, locked in, and haven't looked back. Sadly, so many other guys can never say that. They broke, and went back in. We are RARE ONES! That doesn't sound weird, even when I was there, it was always poppin'. So I can understand where you are coming from, besides, you were there in a different era for sure!

[@johnshank8421]

I was your mail man i did time in the camp from 1999 to 2003

[@1darknickguuurrrr]

@@johnshank8421I was your mail man

[@Cedawood]

Good for you! ❤

[@guinsey]

Thanks you answered a lot of questions i had.

[@Samurai78420]

Wow. What a huge breath of fresh air as far as after prison channels go. The family thing really hit home because my past substance abuse broke my family's hearts SO many times. Subscribing immediately.

[@BrettBooker]

Yeah, that's what it is and should be. We do everything for our families ... never looking back!

[@vinylhanger604]

You are a great story teller. After a few minutes, I forgot I was listening to you talk and just got caught up in the story. You will do well on here. Looking forward to more.

[@BrettBooker]

Thank you!!

[@NathanBullock-w9n]

That thing in the beginning of the video about changing your attitude. Really hits home awesome video

[@BrettBooker]

Thank you! That is what it is ALL ABOUT!

[@lizjoyw]

I ❤love you

[@erickiyoshiphillips2323]

county is the worst. time goes so slow. i only did 6 months and it went so slow basically sleeping all day watching tv until your eyes fall out lol

[@Bret1981mass]

You must be green, u know zero about prison

[@Samurai78420]

I'm the same. It was miserable AF and felt like forever. It was a blessing though, because it showed me that I just can't handle being incarcerated at all. It was humbling

[@willhickey7387]

​@@Bret1981massprison is way better than county. You can. Get better food, you have tvs in your cells, you can go to yard everyday. Get tattoos, smoke, get high and all sorts of shit that you can't get off in county.

[@BigCountryASF]

@@willhickey7387wow your so cool

[@grumpyroach4988]

@@willhickey7387it all sucks

[@bigchillin7288]

Finally a channel on a KS prison. Glad you made it out man.

[@rickderrick7101]

It’s not really a KS prison. It’s a federal camp with dudes From all around the country. I’ve still yet to see any content on a Kansas State prison.

[@bigchillin7288]

@@rickderrick7101 yeah you right I just meant like a prison that's in the state of KS.

[@davidschmidt3414]

What's up 72003 from Leavenworth Kansas

[@Nomorekamala]

Dang man, that really hit when you said don’t be defined by the bad you’ve been through. That’s big man, I like that a lot!

[@Ray-sd1bj]

Proverbs 27:17 " Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. "

[@BrettBooker]

Great passage, thanks for sharing!

[@bryancollins6903]

Really enjoyed your testimony of your experiences. Also I was equally interested in the History you shared! Thanks for the video.

[@stockholmcindy6793]

Never been to prison and this was a great video explaining your experience. Thank you for sharing!

[@TRexTeaParty]

Had a similar issue with my grandma: when I was in Afghanistan is used to call my grandparents on the pay phone when we would get back from missions. And one time my sweet granny asked me if my unit had been attacked since I’d been there. And the first thought through my head was that I should lie so she doesn’t worry. But this is the woman that raised me and taught me herself not to lie. So I didnt lie. And now she’s been gone for several years and I lay up at night wishing I lied to her cause I know she spent the rest of her life worrying herself to the bones about me man. We never spoke about it. I know I was her favourite boy. Shit makes me cry 12 years later. Only regret of my life.

[@ThaElMongo]

Hell yeah bro , first time at this channel, great story man , I only did 5 yrs state but love to hear these Fed stories

[@BrettBooker]

Right on bro! I appreciate the support.

[@briantampa1164]

Just found your channel on my fyp. I like your content and appreciate the fact that you own what you did wrong. Prison content is really hot right now on KZbin and TikTok. It will only be a matter of time before your algorithm takes off. I subbed to you

[@BrettBooker]

Right on! Thanks for the feedback and support. Much appreciated!!

[@briantampa1164]

@@BrettBooker Yes sir absolutely no problem

[@robertnelson7947]

1996 B LOWER 116......IN FREEZING COLD ASS KANSAS, BUT LEAVENWORTH HAD THE BEST FOOD IN THE FEDS....CRAB LEGS, BIG ASS STEAKS, MY CELLIE BLEW UP THE WORLD TRADE CENTER, THE FIRST TIME. I SAW THE MOVIE HEAT.....IN LEAVENWORTH...I'VE BEEN HOME 22 YEARS STRAIGHT NOW. GOOD LUCK BRO!!!

[@BrettBooker]

Thanks fam! And yeah, that was a way different ERA. I feel that completely.

[@TimErdmann4098]

Your cellie really blew up the World Trade Center??

[@robertnelson7947]

@@TimErdmann4098 GOOGLE MUHAMMAD SALEMAH........SERVING 240 YEARS! FACTS!

[@robertnelson7947]

@@TimErdmann4098 THE FIRST TIME

[@TimErdmann4098]

@@robertnelson7947 hopefully you took off on dude an got a new celly

[@geraldwilson1504]

Hi Brett, You did great! I used to work at the United States Parole Commission in the 1990’s.

[@PhillipAvatarblack]

What up G I like what you are saying about taking responsibility. That's whats kept me out since 2016 Stay up everyone

[@BrettBooker]

That's right big dawg! Congrats on that! That's massive. Stay blessed.

[@kennethcrowther5675]

This story almost matched my experience at Victorville Ca FCI. Love you style. No bullshit, just what it's really like. Subscribing today.

[@BrettBooker]

Thanks for the support big dawg, you know exactly what it is!

[@JamesSmith-is4ky]

Just did some time at Fci Greenville it was a dropout yard but your story almost matched my experience for first week lol

[@jacobconnett33]

Great content and video quality love your stories man. I'm sure you've seen a bunch of the other prison channels on KZbin it's just a matter of time before the algorithm picks you up and this blows up. Keep it up bro👍

[@BrettBooker]

Yeah, I sure would love to see the ALGO pick me up and spread it. All I know is that I am going to be consistent as fuck. Let's gooooooooo.

[@wacko6219]

I'm pretty sure that's what happened with me the algorithm pitched you my way I thought I knew about all the prison genre how long have you been doing this for ​@@BrettBooker

[@Cedawood]

​@@BrettBookerPerhaps its already happening because your channel just popped up & caught my attention because I watch a lot of things regarding historical prison stories from both here in the UK & the good ole US of A. Best wishes to you & yours & the channel ❤

[@LyndasDiamonds]

I dont live in Leavenworth, but a few towns over, the Pen is daunting. Sounds silly, but I do the speed limit past there cause I don't even wanna play lol. I've known so many people who both have worked there and at Lansing. I've heard stories!

[@FerociousPancake888]

Keep making videos man

[@jonloftness5210]

Chances are really good you were there when I was. I was over the R&D department from 98-01, and I was an Associate Warden from 2007-2015. As AW, I used to sit through all the SIS intake interviews to see who the players were during intake. I hope you are successful in NEVER going back to prison.

[@stevenquon1657]

Really enjoyed ur video. U got a good style of story telling!

[@BrettBooker]

Appreciate that!!

[@harvey2609]

I like your positivity. You've got my subscription,🇬🇧✌🏽

[@BrettBooker]

Appreciate the support!!

[@Donn-i1p]

Fantastic story teller with a great message . I’m now a subscriber

[@jessicajohnson8417]

Good story Wood, keep'em coming.

[@BrettBooker]

Thank you! That's the plan.

[@laifwilson3732]

❤❤

[@user-do2yj5rr2k]

First video I've seen of yours. Hell ya dude awesome video! Hope to see more like this one!

[@BrettBooker]

That's right bro. I am going to mix it up a bit, but for the most part, this is the style. Thanks for the support.

[@rojoy2]

Man listening to this guy was very refreshing because he gets it! I wish you all the best because I am rooting for you!

[@BrettBooker]

Thank you so much!!

[@andrewmiller444]

Watched your video on diesel therapy and what you said about the way you look at life is amazing.

[@BrettBooker]

Man, I really appreciate you sharing that man. It is all GRATITUDE over here. Thanks for the support.

[@fotolillyphotography]

Awesome video. 💯 resonated with me. Keep ‘em coming bro. Prov. 27.17

[@BrettBooker]

Man, I appreciate the support. Glad the message resonated with you. Let's goooooooo.

[@kellymiles6897]

Just found you're channel. Love your videos very informative. My fiancee spent 25 years in a Florida prison for attempted murder in second degree. He passed away in January of 2022. But keep up your videos. ❤.

[@JboiVlogs]

Keep it going homie. You can be big. Real quick

[@BrettBooker]

Ouuuuuu Weeeeeee, that is the plan. Will keep pressing every day, and be consistent as fuck!

[@Penafamily1031]

Hey bro I feel u I picked up a conspiracy case and it was a 10 year mandatory done 8 years at usp Florence Colorado from there a half way house it was a hard ride but thank god I made it home keep up the good work and I’m glad u made this video ..

[@meanttobe22]

What is your ball cap? I like it. I like your content man keep it up!

[@BrettBooker]

I believe it is Quicksilver ... thanks man!

[@christianjones4497]

Got to tour Leavenworth when I was stationed at Ft. Riley. Scary place! Edit: Sorry bro, I got confused. I have a military background so I always associate Leavenworth as being a military prison. I didn't realize the federal prison was called Leavenworth also. Still a very cool story. I toured the USDB, Not the Federal prison.

[@bufordteejustice1119]

I worked at the old DB back in 93. They have new one now but I worked at the old one. It was an interesting experience that I wouldn't trade.

[@knucklegame5050]

15:00 Felix "The Cat" Mitchell, KingPin from Oakland area was there Also. He died there in Leavenworth, stabbed to death.

[@sethprather1982]

I spent a little time at this post. Command General Staff School is there, and the Hall of Generals is awesome!

[@Flippin_Crazy]

Dude. My path is a lot like yours. I am 70 yrs old, and I’ve had a rough time, but I swore that I was NOT going back. And I haven’t. So you can do this.

[@DEJUANALGODON]

100 keep em coming much respect!

[@BrettBooker]

Thanks big dawg. I appreciate the support.

[@williamsaloka9043]

My Son is a MP/ Guard there. Just came home today for a 2week leave.

[@BrettBooker]

I was the federal prison, you are thinking of the military prison. Thanks for the comment!

[@matthewlamarca3704]

Great video!

[@BrettBooker]

Thank You!

[@stevestruve3243]

It's kind of nice hearing you talk about forgiving people that to hold on you and people are wrong to you and how it's not for them it's for you it took me forever to realize that and it's very very important to be able to move on because by not forgiving them people even if they told on you which is what the case was in my situation it's going to continue to haunt you and you're going to continue to think bad negative things like seeking revenge and retaliation and and it's just going to bring you down further and further for longer and longer and I finally did forgive new ones that are around me took me away from my family and got me sent to prison I got to stay on the streets with their family and their kids and it took a while but before I forgive them it haunted me everyday thinking about what I was going to do in retaliation and it made for a longer day in prison and it made for a negative attitude and mindset and with that was never going to be able to progress in move forward in the right ways cuz I had negative thoughts and feelings in my head all the time and after I forgave them and took responsibility for my actions because in reality it was what I was doing they got me in trouble in the first place them telling on me would have never happened had I been doing what I should have been doing in the first place so I forgave and then the thoughts left my head and was able to progress from there so I was really nice to hear you talking about that and reminded me of it

[@pdxfun4888]

Amazing you had the perseverance to see your freedom and change your life

[@BrettBooker]

Thank you so much for the comment and kind words!

[@newellweeks2759]

I TOTAL UNDERSTAND...I JUST DID 18YEARS IVE BEEN TO AT LEAST 7 OF THE USP..GOT OUT 2019 JUNE

[@BrettBooker]

Damn man, I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!! We made it out. Proud of you brother!

[@newellweeks2759]

@@BrettBooker THANKS BROTHER. I DONT GET ON THE MESSAGES TO OFTEN SORRY FOR THE LATE REPLY .hey if u ever need to talk im here

[@AdamCarter-h8u]

I believe Leavenworth is no longer a USP its FCI medium

[@chaytonhurlow840]

I was put in jail for something I didn't do. But I still took accountability for the things I did wrong in my life. I knew I still deserved to be there. I was released 4 days later. Accepting your sentence with grace really goes a long way.

[@chaytonhurlow840]

I think God sees you when you accept punishment with grace, and he has mercy on you. God was with me in jail. I was praying to God to get out on my second day, I walked around in the cell and found a book; I flipped randomly right to a chapter named "trust in God's timing". After that, I went to my bunk and prayed. I said to God, "Lord I want to get out of here, but your will be done". A day and a half later I was released on OR. My charges have since been dropped.

[@DHOODSTARTV]

Good story bro I was in Leavenworth from 2010 to 2014 in A2 most of my stay I’m a SURENO from LOS ANGELES city of HIGHLAND PARK name is DREWPS (droopy) your story brought back alot of memories I was in the feds 16 years 2006 till 2021 been out 3 years now blessed bro 🫡💯💯💯

[@BrettBooker]

That's right big dawg!! Man, I am so stoked to hear that you are out and living your best life. FTF for LIFE! Appreciate you tappin' in.

[@DHOODSTARTV]

@ for sure bro and likewise what years were u there ❓

[@sosleepy420]

OMG the grandma voice ringing in ur head echoing everyday.........Samething for me when my moms saw me shackles andgranny was like omg omg...thinking im w other monsters but i was one of them...and the first riide when you get out and ope nthe windows of the car going home feels SOOOOOOOOO repenting and hurts ur heart.... DAMMMMMMM old days past is GONE. THANK YOU LORD fk rikers island

[@BrettBooker]

Man, thanks for the comment. Yeah, you know what it is. The disappointing your family is the WORST part of prison. Doing the time is much easier than not being able to support your family and make them proud!

[@captainleonardodivichi295]

Hope all is well man .

[@BrettBooker]

Thanks for the support bro. All is GREAT!

[@AlmightyIn5ane]

I read the hot house in county jail years ago. Crazy stories in that book

[@jessemartin3898]

Me and you have a lot in common. Went through same ish. Just in state penitentiary.

[@charliedelong3433]

What years were you there?? I did ten years there 8 of those was in A2. I got there in 2005

[@FeechLaManna1999]

What branch of military were you in?

[@steveedington5231]

very good video you have integredy my friend sorry about the spelling thank you

[@BrettBooker]

All good bro, I know exactly what you were saying. I appreciate the support.

[@federicogarza4737]

What year were you there? I was there 2007-2011… did you meet the C.O. Sneaky Pete?

[@SaDANKO]

Dude is legend inspector gadget

[@BrettBooker]

Sneaky Pete, hahaha.

[@federicogarza4737]

He was! 😆 He was good shit though… He would eat with us when we would make our trash can fried burritos with the stinger

[@jamesgraves2115]

Sneaky was really good. I worked along side him. I was there 2003 to 2006. Transfer to FCC Tucson to 2012. Transfer again to FMC Kentucky

[@12yearssober]

Like your content. Just subbed.

[@BrettBooker]

Hell yeah bro. We are just getting started, I am looking forward to going on the journey with you!

[@Chi_Till_I_Die773]

Did you run independent or did you get tipped up ? Remember any DWB’s like Rob Rosso ?

[@BrettBooker]

Yeah, I ran independent with the Nebraska Car. And yes, they had several DWB's there, but honestly, I cannot remember any names at the top of my head.

[@Chi_Till_I_Die773]

@@BrettBooker gotcha well keep the stories coming cuz it sounds like you have a good one to tell ! W/R

[@MaryHurd-ix9wj]

They should already had a care package for you. Ask if you are messed up or not. You take it if you aren't messed up. You better check in if your not

[@Mtlmshr]

I get your philosophy on doing time and I agree with you!

[@VictorHouston-v1o]

I started on my violation B-Upper and then I got that good ass center hall job and I moved to B-Lower....it was coo at first but towards my first yr it got fucked up

[@KevinD-o8d]

Dude you have guts as it takes guts to peel that onion and fix yourself. Glad your proud of you the most.

[@BrettBooker]

Thank you so much for the comment man, I appreciate it. It took a lot of work, and I am very proud of where I am at now.

[@prmath]

Brett, you’re a good man 👍🏼 🙏 God bless you…..

[@CJH71587]

💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@Allfaxnocaps]

How did he drive a train into prison? Explain pls..did it have off road tires or what

[@macdawg6403]

Nice Vid!

[@boscohernandez7200]

A PERSON CAN CHANGE

[@BrettBooker]

That's right, you are an example of that!!

[@ArmeniaJones-jd6pm]

The community need the speaker and take action

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

So are civilian inmates in a different section / area than the military inmates?

[@DTOM1976]

There are 2 separate prisons in Leavenworth. Military and Federal

[@G.Harley.Davidson]

@@DTOM1976 thnx

[@BrettBooker]

That's right, two completely different prisons, and systems.

[@masonurycki5456]

For people who don’t know you should explain what a “car” is and what it means to have the keys to the car. I only know cuz a dude I was really close with went to prison n when he got out he kept talking about his car n im like wtf do you mean car? You’re in prison they don’t have fck vehicles lmfao but he explained it all. If it wasn’t for that I would be lost when you keep saying car n having the keys to the car. Other than that awesome story n good job explaining everything. Glad you changed your life around man

[@DocJ58-OCB]

Bottom line...Do YOUR time, not anyone else's ... 3 years Federal time in Canada ... Kent, Matsqui, William Head (in the Fraser Valley and on Vancouver Island in B.C.) ... great content Mr. B,... straight up, rules apply North or South of the 49th ...keep'em coming...

[@bufordteejustice1119]

In 93 I was stationed at Fort Leavenworth. I worked at the military jail and drove past the federal penitentiary all the time. Glad you got out.

[@AD-HVAC]

So…..you’re saying you can relate to him because you…..drove by the prison….?

[@MIRONWORKER]

U DID WELL YOUNG MAN

[@BrettBooker]

Thank You!

[@nathanbrownmolotov8697]

Excellent Content. You might actually change somebodies life if you keep it up. I subscribed.

[@anthonyshepard1668]

🌎 ~ Solid prison story really puts things into perspective

[@BrettBooker]

That's right!

[@gregthomas2448]

Bro Cook County jail is worse than any federal or state prison. That’s in Chicago. Cook County jail not prison is the worst. You were in club fed compared to CC J in Chiraq. Savages be in there.

[@OneRamdonMFer]

On god bro. I did 5 and a half in IDOC. Not a single prison in the entire state I went to was close to as bad as the county. The MAIN difference is 30 days in seg in cook county a knife vs a year across the board for a banger in IDOC + a new case 😂

[@johnshank8421]

I still talk about my time at Leavenworth you should talk about Silverstein

[@drtb69]

Glad your out. I'm waiting for my son to be released 2 more years to go.

[@govtmule611]

Proverbs 13:3 "those who guard their mouth, keep their life" watch your tongue.

[@kurtnielsen6684]

Did you serve in a USP max security??

[@dlzoso74]

Pretty sure Leavenworth is a max lol

[@J4YeSun357]

All USP's are max, FCI's are Mediums

[@MNRick041]

​@JyeSun818 Leavenworth, Marion, Atlanta & Lonpoc are still referred to as USP's but they stopped taking USP inmates over 10 years ago. Leavenworth became a medium in 2005.

[@anthonyshepard1668]

🌎 ~ Solid prison story puts things into perspective

[@BrettBooker]

That's right!

[@pedromiguel3227]

He got Einstein tattooed on his chest. Bold move…Subscribed!

[@BrettBooker]

Man, I got that tattoo at USP Leavenworth with a single needle tattoo gun. Hurt bad, but it came out great. I think I paid him $30 in commissary for it, haha.

[@pedromiguel3227]

@@BrettBooker It’s actually a great tattoo! You can tell what it is easily from a distance.

[@gregthomas2448]

You want to see the worst of the worst check ADX in Florence Colorado 🤫🥺🤯😵

[@ArmeniaJones-jd6pm]

No worries I am praying for y'all

[@TexasPrisonStories]

Come do a interview with me about the feds. We will get you some new subscribers.

[@BrettBooker]

Shoot me a DM on Instagram, and we will collaborate.

[@jddjackson6322]

How could you forget about Mike Vick

[@jorgemoreno9274]

Vick was at the camp

[@SaDANKO]

Camper

[@BrettBooker]

BIG CAMPER!

[@chrisloftness5276]

Who was the warden and associate warden when you were in?

[@DN-kz7xl]

What is disturbing yet not surprising, is that people who committed crimes and gets send to jail, perpetrates crimes in prison by assaulting other inmates, yet deem themselves above the law. Sort of a lawless bunducourt system. Sick.

[@rossauce12]

I'm halfway in and I've only heard about u getting caught and facts of Leavenworth. I wish you made it about ur first day... it woulda been easy. Feelings, people, different parts of intake

[@BrettBooker]

I did later on in the video, but maybe I can make a Part 2, where I dive into that specifically. Thanks for the feedback!

[@ginaauten1110]

Did they start giving prisoners KZbin how too classes? I swear there is recently an army of convict motivational channels? Not criticizing you personally. But really it’s like what van life and family vlogs. Actually some are being filmed inside! Anyway good luck. Congratulations for the great content idea. Tell Wes Watson hi at the convention.

[@BrettBooker]

Hahaha, this comment is 🤣🤣☠️☠️. If there is a convention, I didn't get invited! Maybe in the future. We will see what the future holds!

[@Chief_Nubz]

Do you have any close friends you met in prison that you still keep in contact with?

[@CesarGonzalez-jc9kw]

Worst is wearing the canary yellow jumpsuit to the yard as a fish,its hard acting hard in that suit

[@davidbichelmeyer4535]

I live close to that prison. And I spent all day in side tgat crazy place one day in 1995. Crazy story but I seen every cell in that joint

[@ArmeniaJones-jd6pm]

It affects the family too as well

[@johnshank8421]

How about officer gadget he walked around with every key in the entire prison

[@markpaiste]

I got a pair of boots from Leavenworth!!..size 13!..Triple EEE!!..lol

[@SeanDengler-j1b]

Infliction point ... thats perfect..... not inflection

[@stevenharper9031]

Great story of redemption! I been to plenty of county jails and prisons. I never wore no dirty drawers! 😂 Wash them bad boys in the sink if you have to!

[@ArmeniaJones-jd6pm]

It affects the family children getting over with families dying

[@christianjones4497]

Do you get asked to do gang stuff? What happens if they ask you to do something and you refuse?

[@shawnpaxton6428]

In da' butt.

[@UberArmy]

I thought most of the inmates in Leavenworth were soldiers?

[@BrettBooker]

That's Ft. Leavenworth, while this prison is US Penitentiary Leavenworth, for civilians.

[@UberArmy]

@@BrettBooker thank you for clarifying it. I had no idea.