A prison officer’s affair with an inmate leads to a scandalous video and a 15-month sentence
Wandsworth: So, there’s this wild story about a prison officer named Linda De Sousa Abreu. She just got sentenced for having an affair with an inmate. Crazy, right? But it seems like this kind of thing happens more often than you’d think.
Meet Tony Gooch, a guy who spent years in and out of prison. He’s turned his life around now, but he knows all about these secret relationships. He says that while Linda got caught, many others don’t. He’s been there, done that, and he’s got some thoughts on it.
Linda, a married mother, got 15 months in jail after a video of her and an inmate went viral. Tony, who’s been locked up for violent crimes, was shocked that someone would film such a private moment. He says the first rule of these relationships is to keep it under wraps.
He recalls his own experience with a female officer. They had a six-month fling while he was in HMP Highpoint. He says it’s just like dating on the outside, but with way more risks. If you get caught, it’s a nightmare.
Tony explains that when you’re in prison, everything you love is taken away, including intimacy. So, when the chance comes along, it’s hard to resist. He admits he and the officer would sneak in quick moments together, knowing full well the consequences if they were caught.
He also talks about the harsh reality of getting caught. It’s not just about losing your privileges; it can mess up your whole life in prison. You could end up in segregation, which he describes as torture. He had to deal with that for 16 weeks after someone ratted him out.
Despite all the trouble, Tony doesn’t regret it. He says the longing for connection is real, and when you’re in prison, it’s tough to go without. He believes that if other inmates had the same chance, they’d jump at it too.
Now, he’s got a new life outside and even started a film production company. He’s got a film on Amazon Prime, showing that life can change. But he still thinks about those days in prison and how complicated relationships can get.
In the end, Tony believes that as long as there are female officers around male inmates, these kinds of relationships will keep happening. It’s a tough situation, and he thinks the system needs to rethink how they handle it.
And the prison service? They say they’re cracking down on misconduct, but it’s clear that this is a bigger issue than just a few bad apples.
