Jerry Myles Montana State Prison

a cell in siberia

walter jones, prison s newly graduated sociologist, recognized danger myles represented , suggested further segregation in siberia in base of northern towers of cellblock 1. area known siberia separated rest of prison yard razor-wire topped chain-link fence , used keep known troublemakers apart rest of population. cells cramped, cold, , isolated. rothe rejected treatment of myles, claiming wanted gain inmate trust showing equal rights prisoners regardless of past activities. on 27 february 1959, rothe released myles general population , assigned him water crew—the group of inmates emptied toilet buckets cellblock 2 , guard towers. in april of same year, myles incite riot.