When Jeff Munro arrived at the Don last November, he was taken in through the gaping basement entrance and processed, just like all incoming inmates. All rights Reserved. Racers who came to Cordova International Raceway for the Racing On Rucci event were trying to pick up the $5,000 purse on the line, so they all had their cars set on kill. But who protected Jeff from the society. As Christine and Swadron went through the list, they realized that Jeffs life was not worth much. MPD towed away the racing vehicles. He initially refused, but a vicious beating made him realize he had little choice, she said. We may earn money from the links on this page. So open your eyes and understand Gina said nothing wrong, and im sorry to the family of Jeff but dont push the blame on the system, it was the humans that killed jeff, NOT the system. Status Continuing. Price Check: A brick fortress in North York, a skinny two-storey in the Beaches or a modernist box in Etobicoke? Jeff did not have to die the way that he did, however there are many other factors that contributed to his death, the system being only one part of it. By the time SCDC finally transferred her son, she said the family had paid nearly $3,000 to the gangs to accomplish that mission. You can find me tweeting about pop culture at 2 AM (@akospeterbencze) There are few things the average man takes as much pride in as his woman and his car. His death, while tragic is probably not an unusual occurrance in the prison system in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North Americahellthe world. Sadly too few people are heartless Rather most are inane bleeding hearts, who in fact are the root of the broader victimization of many by the few. Christine wants to know why Jeff, with his history of mental illness, was placed in a unit with dangerous criminals. My husband was remanded there, and he got stabbed . Its really unfortunate that this is still going on, and no one is doing anything to fix it. 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Officers arrested 31 people for obstructing the roadway. After 13 years, shes developed a good enough ear to recognize a serious assault by the sound of the inmates provincially issued rubber shoes against the floor. I may be a little more apt to defend the Munro family as I am friends with the family but with that said Gina, I woul dlove for you to spent 12 hours in an environment where urine is freely flowing under doors. The police did protect the society from Jeff. Rolling out sat down with Sage on the premiere night of the new show, Donkmaster, which airs on Vice, Wednesdays at 10:30 PM EST to learn more about this underground phenomenon and what drives the passion in the participants of the super-niche, but super cool sport. Just dont call it a donk if its not a Chevy made between 71 and 76. Spending his childhood at different race tracks around Ohio with his familys 1967 Nova, Brian developed a true love for drag racing. Brian enjoys anything loud, fast, and fun. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Although these are criminals they still have rights. My heart goes out to the Munro family. You've seen the hit TV series on Vice and heard about one of the fastest growing trends in performanceDonk drag racing! The Dons guards have one of the highest sick rates of any correctional officers in the province, not just because of the unhealthy conditions, but also because they hate going to work. The closing of one of Torontos darkest chapters seems pretty significant to me. , Post and Courier, an Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group. YesI get that maybe Jeff was more appropriate for CAMH and eventually would have been assessed and transferred therebut you dont admit everyone to a hospital, who is exhibiting unusual behaviour. 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Donkmaster comes to conquer a big rim rebellion in the Bayou. Providing the prisoner with opportunity to reintegrate with society? I then discovered, in the winning circle, that the thousands of spectators that witnessed it first hand were highly entertained and wanted more donk racing by the day So thats when my business partner, my main man, Country C, and I put a plan together for In and Out Customs to host our own Donk Racing event Fast and Flashy now running six summers strong. Corrections officials said they had no record of such a complaint. the fact that the court system is so over crowded cases are being push back and back and even bail hearings are delayed. She wrote in several emails to corrections officials his life was in danger. The Don Jail does none of these things, not officially. I was in the Don jail at the time of this incident but on a different range so I did not witness the murder. Currently, two officers are in charge of up to 79 prisoners in a single unit. But when youre doing it yourself, youre also doing it for yourself. Public officials vow to change things. Subscribe NOW to BOSS Talk 101 its a Unique Hustle: https://youtube.com/c/ECeoUniqueFashions Things changed when he was transferred to Evans. Z06 Powered '71 Caprice on Donks Puts Down Crazy 1/4 Mile Times Christines biggest fear was that he would overdose or hed forget her phone number and drift away like so many of the other men on Torontos streets. Why dont you take some time and read the article a little slower before posting another comment. That must have been horrible to deal with. The trend began in the 1990s in South Florida and has since fanned out across the country. It seemed imperative to do so after gang-related violence at another prison, Lee Correctional Institution, left seven inmates dead and 22 more wounded on Sunday. The Donkmaster has put $60,000 into his cars powertrain alone. Judge sets bond for 76-year-old woman accused of killing terminally ill husband. The prison industrial complex is a for-profit government business. If we stop, they wont like that. Good for the Munros for taking a stand and making this public knowledge. The jail is also overrun with mice, cockroaches and a generous variety of infectious diseases. Before graduating from Indiana University and moving to Charleston in 2017, her byline appeared in The New York Times. Its a standard ratio across Ontario jails, but they feel its insufficient at the volatile Don. 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Within a few decades, conditions had deteriorated to the point where the Provincial Inspector of Prisons described it as the worst jail on the Continent of America. That kind of full-voiced criticism would become commonplace. We must change a system that punishes the innocent along with the guilty. And thats the most important thing about do-it-yourself. Maybe we need to look at our mental health laws/act and change aspects of it. Youll want something clean, (with) a good foundation, says Sage Thomas, aka Donkmaster, of In and Out Customs in Charleston, South Carolina. Racism In The South! The police insist it isnt their responsibility. Known as Donkmaster Z06the first part of its name is actually the nickname of the enthusiast wielding the beastthis open-top beast is animated by a turbocharged V8 churning out at least 1,500 horsepower, which works with an FTI automatic tranny and was referred to as the world's fastest donk in the said velocity He said he had fully expected to die like that while at Evans. What is a donk and how do I build one? - Autoweek Speaking on Boss Talk 101 in 2022, Donkmaster said that he was "caught for trafficking marijuana. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. Go to any club or concert, watch the crowd as his song drops; it's not the reaction of a man imprisoned. Believe me there are ways to easily prevent it, instead of having the guards sit away from the range they could sit in a caged off area totally safe where he can see and hear what is going on in the range and then would be able to stop murders from happening. When a guard found Jeff slumped in his cell, he had what the police report called obvious signs of trauma to the face.. Summary: Sage "DonkMaster" Thomas was released from prison after being caught in a drug bust; but on a brighter note, he opened his own shop, In & Out Customs. What can viewers look forward to seeing in this first season of Donkmaster?. Some days, there arent enough officers to run the prisons most basic programs. The ingredients it takes to be a true donkmaster include: Having patience, keeping your head when there is nothing but chaos around you, being a good listener to the loyal team thats with you day-in and day-out, having the foresight it takes to stay one large step ahead and take the calculated risks necessary, not being complacent and always being willing to try something that has never been done before a true trendsetter. Wow, Based on a British model, it would have a central observation post from which guards could watch their prisoners, who would live in cells that had access to light and heat. Experiencing Hate For No Reason (Part 12), Mo3 Brother Co Gotti on We Talked about if You Die People Not Gone Be There For You LL3 (Part 10), D.O.C on Dr Dre and How We Stayed Friends & Remain Loyal To One Another For So Many Years (Part 12), Silkk The Shocker on No Limit, Rapping Off Beat Master P, Down South Hustler, TRU +More (Part 10), Freeway Ricky on $3.2 Million is The Most Cash I Counted at One Time | How I Tested Cocaine (Part 1). There was something seriously wrong at the Don, and she wanted someone to be held responsible. Steven Small is the assistant deputy minister who oversees all 31 of Ontarios provincial prisons. He told her not to pay. And cleary this guy was far from mentally stable or safe to a community,it disgusted me you would slow your unstable family member to be a threat to society.also if he had stole something from another inmate you should expect to be killed. Despite federal directives that say single-bunking is the most correctionally appropriate policy, the jail often houses three prisoners to a celltwo in bunk beds and a third on a mattress on the floor wedged between the toilet and the wall. Keisha Lance Bottoms previews President Bidens trip to Selma, Tom Sizemore Dies At The Age Of 61 Following A Brain Aneurysm, Singer Juanialys music brings positive vibes, Songstress Melba Moore continues to pave the way for the next generation, Anslem ElumogoGardner shares the top 3 skills a future executive needs, Dr. Dana Laughlin gives advice for finding a therapist. Its not fair to mislead your readers into thinking that those pictures are accurately showing what the Don Jail is today. As crime rates across the country fall, the popularity of tough on crime policies only increases. Next, we need some wheels. Secondly if the guards are on the range they could separate those who wish to gang up with their friends on other prisoners. Nobody goes to jail for no reason. instead of focusing on the semantics of the article, perhaps you should focus on why it is you find it so easy to sweep those in need of mental help under the rug and out of sight. It will have 1,650 beds: not just enough to house all of the Dons current prisoners, but enough to house criminals well into the futurecriminals who havent yet committed their first crimes, criminals who havent yet been born. However, the creator's name, DonkMaster, explains it all. Robbescheuten is a 35-year-old single mother of two with a deep tan and a chirpy, cheerful voice she uses to deliver blunt truths about her place of employment. The woman immediately sensed an unfamiliar tremor in her son's voice. For the moment, her lawsuit is stalled. I agree again that prison is meant for punishment, however if we are going to house hardended criminals anyway then we have to take a look at the conditions. Thomas has a six-figure 1971 Chevrolet Caprice convertible known as the Z06 Donk because of its powertrain (an LS7), interior and brakes, all sourced from Americas Sports Car. When the mentally ill are processed, the most extreme casespeople who are judged to be dangerous to themselves or other prisonersare put into segregation units. NOW that all being said the kid died cause he took somones chips. Please dont assume that because you read something in print that all the facts are correct. 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The newspaper corroborated the woman's account by reviewing her bank statements and email correspondence with prison officials, as well as examining her son's inmate record and various legal documents. In 1993, the rapper and his bodyguard were each charged with first and second-degree murder, which stemmed from a drive-by shooting, per The Age. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. If a prisoner is judged to have less severe mental problems, or if the segregation units happen to be full that day, he is sent to the special needs unit. We'll send you the most interesting Dragzine articles, news, car features, and videos every week. He says that one of the reasons its difficult for COs to control prisoners in the Don is that theres no system of rewards or punishments. Maybe we need to look at our legal system and try to change it. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boss-talk-podcast-101/id1555978974 What do you expect a jail to be like? When theres a lot of squeaking, you know somethings going on that you should check out, she explains. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. not one stab, but multiple stabs and do you think they did anything, no. But the money, all of which will likely go to legal fees, isnt the point. Its pretty simple: the jail doesnt meet any of the safety, sanitary or human rights standards which our prisons do (or are supposed to). Robbescheuten says staff began taking Jeff out of his cell in order to transport him to hospital. A mother paid South Carolina prison gangs thousands to keep her son There are several problems with detention centres in Ontario for example.Innocent people are put in jail all the time sure probably about 95% or more did at least something wrong but in a detention center people are awaiting their day in court and for the most part have not been convicted yet. The ingredients it takes to be a true donkmaster include: Having patience, keeping your head when there is nothing but chaos around you, being a good listener to the loyal team that's with you. Why did Donkmaster go to jail? Hoping to connect with car lovers everywhere, Vice TV is tapping in on . The forces statement of defence says that Jeff seemed clearly capable of appreciating the circumstances when he was arrested. 99% of the time you would NEVER know a people is schizophrenic UNLESS u watch them for a lil bit. She kept the payments a secret from her husband. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. The two individuals who were struck by the balancer debris experienced significant facial injuries one with multiple low jaw fractures and other injuries requiring surgery, and the other with significant lacerations on his head. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The Z06 trim extends from the engine bay to the interior. I opened my door and said, Please dont tell me its about Jeff., It was. Lots of the popular manufacturers make them, including Forgiato, Asanti and Lexani, in sizes up to 32 inches. He had fallen victim to gangs who controlled Evans Correctional Institution, a medium-security prison in rural Bennettsville near the North Carolina border. I Held on To It For a Very Long Time (Part 4), Dj Bootzie on Lil Jon Who You Wit to Bih Bih He Came To Louisiana Stole The Sound (Part 2), Mr Mike on I START BUSSIN AT HIM! Just a year and a half ago, he was superintendent of the Don, so he knows the institution well. Vice crowns a new 'Donkmaster' for the culture - Rolling Out Prisoner assaults happen every day, she says, sometimes in front of correctional officers. This time, they took him to the Toronto Jailthe red brick building at Broadview and Gerrard that, despite its official name, just about everyone still calls the Don. Officers saw several pickup trucks with trailers congregate around 5 p.m. Saturday in the Electrolux parking lot. Because it houses people who are presumed innocent, the jail is not even intended to be punitive. @Gina, you are a heartless person. Grow up Go ask victims of violence and parents of murdered innocents about the fate deserved by those who endanger the rest of us, better put the fate earned by the underbelly of mankind. The jail is scheduled to be completed in 2013, 17 years after it was first promised by the province. Racers Almost Lost Their Licenses Because Of The Show Obviously, appearing on the show can give racers a boost in visibility. "Doing something like this is unacceptable, especially when it comes to putting people's lives at risk," Memphian Armstrong Wilson said. Every once in a while though, something comes across the internet that leaves us bewildered. Her lawyer is insisting that police should have taken Jeff to CAMH. A classic Impala anybody can enjoy! English. When the cops see someone doing somthing wrong they arrest them to protect anyone they could harm. Iworked for 30 years in 4 different insts. Just like Japanese tuners, giant pickup trucks and bombed-out rat rods, donks have their fans and their detractors. We have a lot of vacancies, says Robbescheuten. Over the years, the old Don has been described as an overcrowded dungeon and an insult to humanity, and compared to the Black Hole of Calcutta. What is the fastest donk? Just because they are in jail does not mean they dont deserve security. came to live in canada 1963 spent two short visits to both the new and old don finely spending 18 mths in guelph correctional institution had a great time fond memories would love to pay aa visit but got deported back to uk in 1966. hey gina i was at this shit hole 4 yrs ago not for rape, murder or beating anybody. Likewise, programs run by outside organizations like the Salvation Army and John Howard Society and even visiting hours are frequently cancelled, leaving hundreds of prisoners stuck in their crowded cellblocks for days at a time. Youll never appreceiate the institutional psychodrama that is unique to this one jail which is a part and apart from the ministrry of corrections. *Terms apply. Good riddance and thanks for nothing Don jail. Officers arrested 31 people for obstructing the roadway. The cells were tiny, some just 86 centimetres wide. With Donkmaster in prison, everyone wants to be the new king of donk racing. What this article leaves out is what happened to the scumbags who actually killed Mr. Munro, who they were and where they came from. It does not store any personal data. Last July, I visited a dusty site near Islington and the Gardiner Expressway, where construction workers were building the future of Toronto incarceration. He was deported and settled in Toronto, where he bounced between homeless shelters and was admitted several times to CAMH. The Don is always about to be fixed. The condemnations go on and on. Over 100 pounds of trafficking marijuana." He added that after seven months of serving time, he got a call from a farm in California, adding: "I get a . Its therefore being replaced by one that does, many years late. After a tour of the Dons segregation unit in 2009, NDP justice critic Peter Kormos reported seeing urine flowing out from underneath the door of a cell where a mentally ill patient howled ceaselessly. Unsurprisingly, an even higher percentage of prisoners, almost one in three, expect to be homeless when they get out. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. NO ONE deserves that even if they ARE guilty but especially not for his alleged misdemeanor crime. In 2018, Donkmaster was sent to prison for seven months. New solutions are always just around the corner. Follow her on Twitter @HannahAlani. He told me that he didnt own his own life, says Christine. dosent toronto have hospitals. The new series, Donkmaster chronicles the journey of Sage Donkmaster Thomas, often referred to as the Michael Jordan of donk racing. Stock dampers are made from very weak cast material and are not made to do any more than protect the engine in its stock build from the manufacturer and to last past the warranty period. Being accused of a crime does not mean one is a criminal. Youve changed all howve walked your ranges and tried to stay unaffected. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Have some compassion and sensitivity if you choose to repost on this article. "What would you do if it was your son in there?" Donkmaster Defends His Home Turf This video is currently unavailable September 1, 2020 23min TV-14 Orangeburg, South Carolina is where Sage Thomas became Donkmaster.