I was an Inmate in Brushy Mountain and then Morgan County Regional (Brushy Mountain # 2) form 1999 to 2009. During that time period Warden Mills was over seeing both those prisons about 80 % of that time period. For 7 of my years there I was the representative for my unit on the Inmate Council which met with the Warden and Staff to resolve issues in the prison. I can tell you from personal experience in dealing with Warden Mills on many many occasions, the he is the best Warden you could ask for. He was always respectful and well spoken to inmates. He treated us with respect and dignity, when inmates would allow him to do that. When problems arose, he dealt with them, fairly and with authority. Him and Associate Warden Jim Morrow were the best Wardens you could ask for. They both still have my respect even today. Glad to see that Warden Mills is still with us .
There is alot that I love about this channel, but the number 1 thing is that the person getting interviewed is never getting interrupted. Just given a short question, and gets the time to answer how he/she wants.
@JustDatBoi So true, indeed. And there seem to be more and more of that type these days. (And, by the way, you can edit your comment by tapping the three dots in the upper right corner of your comment, so you can add your closing quotation marks.) I like how Warden Mills says that some of them just have a black heart, "..and there wasn't nothin' you could do." So true.
@@klokokloko-kq1ss I believe non violent, non sexual offenders should be kept far, FAR away from serious offenders. Like if you have a drug habit you shouldn’t have to be victimized or have to fight. It’s insane we throw everyone in one building since we all know PC isn’t safe nor is general population.
@@JustDatBoi still wont matter because the system again is for making money and the convicts recidivisms rate is higher than ever. the govt subcontracts to private entities....so you expect them to look away from dollars....just dirty!
My hat is off to you for working in this environment; as a nurse I have been offered many prison jobs, yet always turned them down. I'm sorry that they are so short for nurses in prisons, yet I just know I don't want to be there
My Husband was Prison Nurse, came from being a Combat medic, EMT, Paramedic, Tech in Hospitals, Etc. He had the respect of inmates, Staff, and the Docs. Not an easy task. He knew his stuff and everyone knew damned well he did. He said the following, 85 per cent are right where they need to be, 10 per cent should be in a Nuthouse, and the other 5 percent shouldn't be there. Other prison workers say his numbers are accurate.
"Warden David Millis had been named as the state warden of the year. Warden Millis’ commitment to professional development, innovation, and fostering a positive work environment has undoubtedly contributed to the success at Craven Correctional Institution,” said Secretary Todd Ishee. “His leadership style, marked by transparency, empathy, and a focus on continuous improvement, has elevated standards and inspired those around him.”
THANK YOU warden for stating what should be obvious to everyone: some people don't want to be rehabilitated! It doesn't matter how much money is thrown at them or how many programs they go through. The same is true for addicts and homeless people.
Yep. Welcome. This channel brings back compassion and truths that some of us never see. Judgement is not ours to have and this channel reminds you that you do not know what others are going through.
This man’s voice reminds me of an old oak squeaky door. Weathered, seen some sh!t, but steady on its hinges. I’d love to pick his mind, wonderful interview as always Mark! ❤
I love this Mark! My Dad worked in the maxium security prison in Virginia for 20 years. It took a toll on him mentally. He never talks about it and I only know of a few stories. So I love this! Kudos to Mr. Mills for making the best of a very, very hard job!
I love that Warden Mills mentioned that he couldn't have done the job all those years without the love and support of his wife. Warden Mills seems very humble, but is clearly a bad-ass in the field in which he worked. Mark, I'd love a part two with this man, telling us more of the stories from those days. I'd also love to hear, even briefly, from his wife in that part two, about what it was like being married to him for all those years. (Imagine the conversation at the dinner table the night that he walked out onto the floor and shot an inmate!) This was a fantastic interview. I'd love more interviews of people who worked/are working in jobs that most of us will never encounter. (I loved the interview of the rock band tour bus driver, for example.)
My husband is good friends with a retired federal prison warden. One of the most compassionate people I’ve ever met. And yes, he has some amazing stories. Great interview.
I agree. I also don't know why. The OCD clown in the absolute best video. Hands down. You have to take a break because he is full speed...as he is putting on his clown make up and clothes. 🤣🥰
@@robertedwards9861I’m thinking the same thing. Wouldn’t wanna piss him off and see his other side haha. People who are this calm can usually be savage if needed or pushed to that point. Especially when he was younger I bet he was in good shape
I just love when you stumble on natural story tellers. It's a gift or culture or something that gives some people the ability to weave pictures with their words.
This was one of your better videos in my opinion. I liked hearing someone tell their story without hearing excuses. It was interesting to hear how he interacted with everone and how they responded to his approach. He sounds like a caring man, but didn't put up with nonsense. I think people respect that.
Hi Mark. David. These interviews are important to educate the public. The real events. The meaning of the word, dedication. I wish more prison systems thought like this warden.❤
Oh my goodness... They don't make them like you anymore Sir... An absolute pleasure to listen to you telling your story in such pleasant and measured tones... 🇿🇦
They are people that does have a black heart and they are killers. I agree with the warden that these people's hearts and minds were altered by some event or series of events in their childhood and once they cross that line, they will always be killers. No amount of kindness will ever change them.
I when he was talking about that, It made me think about my life. I rescued dogs and all my years, I only had 1, that I called a “hollow dog” It was a odd looking husky, came in all scraped up. Another rescue begged me to take it. They thought it had jumped or been thrown out of a moving car or truck. It was not and would not bond with people or other dogs. It didn’t enjoy petting, would never acknowledge my existence, just looked past me. I kept it at my job (at a vet clinic) 2 nights trying to work with it, bathed it, gave rabies shot, collar & tag. You can usually bound with any dogs while giving it a good bath. Not this one. Doc asked me to get it out because it was trying to wreck his pens. A lightbulb went off in my head that it was a possible “escaper” and that is why they get scratched up”. I didn’t like that thought. That night, I took him to a very secure pen that I had in my barn. The next day, I come home and he had torn up the pen, and clawed through a barn door. Two days go by and I get a call at work about “ we found a dog, can you tell me who owns this rabies tag #” I happened to be a relative 10 miles away. I told him it was this dog I was asked to rescue and he said it killed 6 of his sheep, so he shot it. It all came together for me then. This WAS a hollow dog with a taste for killing. THE OWNER probably tried to keep it locked up, but it was an escape artist. THANKFULLY he was just going to tell the insurance company it was a stray dog and not hold me liable. SOME PEOPLE are like this, they cannot be rehabilitated. Sad but true😓
Thank you, Warden, for setting a standard of as you say , " Treating others the way you would be treated !" And that gets you Respect 🙏. Amazing interview.
I did 6 years in Texas and this is the first time I have come across this channel. I am planning to watch all these interviews I think these people have important stories. I am very hopeful for what will be in them.
Man there are some bad interviews...but so MANY more absolutely life-changing interviews. ALways been crazy surprised with some of them. Forget about the titles of them...jus listen to them ALL because there are so many you'd miss if you just 'title-pick' them. ❤
@@nicholaskoenig3106 life has been very busy in my house and after watch this one, I showed it to wife. I am a musician I have worked in the business from the age of 12, she has a career job but is an empathic insightful creative minded lady. We are caregivers for her Nana who was hospitalized during the pandemic. Nana had a son in his 60s who lived with her all his life but died in 21 after they both got corona with pneumonia and we came to live in with her after she defied doctors by surviving and during these last 2 years we have been through a lot of and seen a lot of people go through soaring highs and deep low points. I had been an hourly maintenance worker so I elected to work out of the house to better care for Nana and last week her Doctor ordered hospice. For any of you convicts that may read this well guys she held it down for me for 6 years and when I got home all my shirts were on the same hangers and my guitars were tuned ok? So there is nothing in this world I won't do for her because she is real and soon, she will be going through the ultimate grief for her the memory of her Nana. Well I have a little home studio and she has never been in the business but I found she can sing like an angel. Actually has perfect pitch so after watching this vid we were about to do song Sunday night when she told me that she has had a dream all her life to do interviews just like the style you have done your series here in. She even said the black and white had been part of the format she imagined. So, we are going to watch them together and I plan to produce them as she will write the question and conduct the interviews. Just wanted to share that because you may not have liked every thing you heard in this interview but you did hear it from the horses mouth as they say and that makes it real. We think it is important and excellent work we are inspired by.
@@realChewkyhe is legit I worked for him for a good while and he gave me my promotion to corporal I was 19 years old as a supervisor in one of the biggest prisons in the state, it made me grow up fast and warden mills taught me a lot how to handle myself as a supervisor
My dad was an inmate there. He was a Police officer b4 he was an inmate. We had alot of addiction in our family. I am a former addict/stripper, I've been homeless and I've been a model, a cheerleader, a college student. I'm dyslexic, but I've been a counselor, a special ed teacher's assistant, and a published author. I've lived a thousand lives in my 39yrs. I love this channel
@badlittledoll I'd be interested in you and/or your dad coming on Mark's channel. There is a story on how a cop becomes an inmate! And then his child becoming, well, everything that you've been. Glad you're getting on with things, Doll.
The life of an addict. One minute your on top of the world the next your under everyone’s shoes. Up down up down. But very few jails have fair officers and upper mangement is just as bad or worse. This man is one of a kind. His kind are a dying breed and thank god I’m not an addict anymore because it either leads to prison for life or taking your life. Neither is an option! Stay clean girl and so will I !!👍💪💯🙏
This was one of my favorite interviews Mark. Thank you .I can't imagine what he seen in his day.. wow .reminds me of my uncle who was a orderly in the Oregon mental institution back in the 50s clear up to the 70s.the stories he could tell. He weighed 300lbs and was 6'8.
Fascinating man! What a life he has lived. I've been obsessed with true crime since I was a kid, so this is right up my alley. He seems like he was a fair warden. We often hear horror stories about evil, power-drunk, tyrannical wardens, but I believe he probably helped countless inmates in how he treated them. I used to work in a jail and was known as the "mother hen" deputy because of my treating inmates like human beings and not trash. I held them accountable and was firm but never talked down to them like my colleagues and superiors often did. Thanks for this, Mark.
These are the people we need to hear! People who have wisdom and success. Stories of the America these young people don’t seem to know! One of the best interviews, yet!
A prison warden standing on the floor at the start of a riot with a shotgun is an absolutely astonishing memory from the past. Things are done so differently now, I can’t imagine that ever happening.
I witnessed a county jailer walk into a cell where 13 inmates was tearing the tv off the wall along with the phone and anything else they could destroy. He walked in with a 12 gauge and his German Sheppard by himself and stopped that small scale riot. This happened back in 2011. True story
God bless you mr mills, you have touched & made a difference. Thank you for being you. Your an amazing man. Love your stories. Would love to hear more.
Former TDCJ C.O. here. He's right, you're more inclined to work harder for good leadership. This video brought back so many memories...the texas prison system made me grow up real quick. Lord have mercy, the stories I could tell.
I do agree with this , I came from decades of heroin/fentanyl addiction and I cannot watch any of that content. I do however, love when I see a follow up of a drug addict who has gotten clean. Some are so unrecognizable it's insane. Some random yahoo off of skid row I don't have much interest in.
Regardless of what you think of the Prison system, Warden Mills is an honest hard working Warden. He would of been akin to Tom Hanks in Green Mile. He's been a great asset to The Great State of Tennessee. If you ever get a chance to goto Brushy Mountain Prison here in Tennessee,,GO! It's now a museum, has a Great Restraunt, a Ghost hunt and if you like 4 wheeling, Wind Rock trails run right to the Old Prison. Beautiful country out that way. So much history with Warden David Mills. Great interview Mark! 🇺🇸
Excellent interview. Thank you Mr Mills. I love this genre of interviews Mark. And Mr Mills, I hope you are enjoying & will continue to enjoy life in retirement.
Mark this was absolutely refreshing and intriguing to watch more of these type of interviews please I could have listened another hour Thank you David mills for your story 👍
THAT was so good ❤ for every story he told today Im sure he has a thousand more. He seems to be a man of good character, that is so rare now. I look forward to hearing parts 2,3,4, perhaps? Who knows. 😊 Captivating.
I loved this interview! Mr Mills hats off to you sir. I worked on Texas death row until I just couldn't anymore for my own sanity. You are a great story teller 😊
It's got to be hard. I was a nurse working the ER at the county hospital in Dallas for years. I mainly took care of gunshot and stab wounds. After so many years I thought the entire world was out there killing each other. I had to take a break from it all.
I live in Houston and when I drive pass the prison in Huntsville it sends shivers down my spine. I can't imagine working there. I would be scared to death.
This was a fantastic interview with a very interesting man! A breath of fresh air from some of the people you interview. I could listen to this guys stories for hours.
This was a fabulous interview! One of my favorites so far! I could listen to Dave's stories all day! I will ABSOLUTELY be buying his book! It's available on Kindle too. Definitely going to be my next purchase ♥️
Mark, thank you for all your hard work. I love the diversity of your interviews. This man's stories and experiences are important and should be shared. Thank you ♥️
I worked in corrections for 19 years. It’s a different world. It doesn’t matter what side of the bars you are on you are in prison either way. If you earn the respect of both the inmates and staff you are a true professional in that field.
Mark can you please do another interview with Mr Mills??? I love to hear him share more of his experiences from the prison!!! Quickest video that I didn’t want to end!!
Fantastic interview. Its hard to comprehend how many years in total were thrown away by all the inmates combined that went through his time as a prison officer and Warden
Thank you for sharing this interview with Mr Mills. I hear that those southern prisons are tough places. I admire him for being able to work in that environment for so many years. @28:52 his story about the inmate wearing lipstick is so funny.
Really love the angle here, the story into this man, the career, and ESPECIALLY the choice of shoot location- those damn cells have stories themselves- love David Mills southern accent and storytelling , Thanks Mark 😊
These are very enlightening videos. I always come away with different opinions than I had, before watching a video. Well done show, I appreciate it being available to me!
I worked with and for Warden Mills for many years. He is by far the most fair Warden I have ever worked for. I am still employed by the Dep't of Correction . I have 36 years of service but I wished it was the way it use to be when Warden Mills was still around.
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I was an Inmate in Brushy Mountain and then Morgan County Regional (Brushy Mountain # 2) form 1999 to 2009. During that time period Warden Mills was over seeing both those prisons about 80 % of that time period. For 7 of my years there I was the representative for my unit on the Inmate Council which met with the Warden and Staff to resolve issues in the prison. I can tell you from personal experience in dealing with Warden Mills on many many occasions, the he is the best Warden you could ask for. He was always respectful and well spoken to inmates. He treated us with respect and dignity, when inmates would allow him to do that. When problems arose, he dealt with them, fairly and with authority. Him and Associate Warden Jim Morrow were the best Wardens you could ask for. They both still have my respect even today. Glad to see that Warden Mills is still with us .
Can you tell us some stories by chance?
Based. Stay out of prison, homie.
*I did my time in Florida. I can tell just by listening to this man, he needs to teach a few wardens how to do their job!*
God bless you. I am glad you are out. Be well.
That's a really interesting and valuable POV. Its difficult to know whether or not to respect a prison warden...
There is alot that I love about this channel, but the number 1 thing is that the person getting interviewed is never getting interrupted. Just given a short question, and gets the time to answer how he/she wants.
I unsuscribed from Big Herc cause he interrupts constantly, he needs speaking 101 course.
I agree 100% no interruptions
I agree too, allowing space is magic.
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Grateful to have met you and worked for you. Couldn't have worked for a better person. Your heart is huge.
He seems like a firm but fair type warden. Even made the officer take the taps off his shoes cause it was waking up prisoners. I can respect that.
Literally
That ain't the only part of that piece of shit that's HUGE!😂
And so is the rest of his body
@@stephenesterline9832 I see your heart isn’t.
“Some inmates aren’t designed to be rehabilitated”
Ain’t that the truth
@JustDatBoi
So true, indeed. And there seem to be more and more of that type these days. (And, by the way, you can edit your comment by tapping the three dots in the upper right corner of your comment, so you can add your closing quotation marks.)
I like how Warden Mills says that some of them just have a black heart, "..and there wasn't nothin' you could do." So true.
the system is not designed for rehab...it is designed to make money for profit via non profit ....
@@klokokloko-kq1ss I believe non violent, non sexual offenders should be kept far, FAR away from serious offenders.
Like if you have a drug habit you shouldn’t have to be victimized or have to fight. It’s insane we throw everyone in one building since we all know PC isn’t safe nor is general population.
@@JustDatBoi still wont matter because the system again is for making money and the convicts recidivisms rate is higher than ever. the govt subcontracts to private entities....so you expect them to look away from dollars....just dirty!
beyond true.
I worked in a jail for over 20 years and it takes a talented person to get respect from staff and inmates at the same time!
Definitely a different world working in a county jail. I miss is sometimes, but definitely glad I’m on patrol instead of being in there.
My hat is off to you for working in this environment; as a nurse I have been offered many prison jobs, yet always turned them down. I'm sorry that they are so short for nurses in prisons, yet I just know I don't want to be there
@@gigi9301 Keep your hat on and ignore the KJ fantasist
My Husband was Prison Nurse, came from being a Combat medic, EMT, Paramedic, Tech in Hospitals, Etc. He had the respect of inmates, Staff, and the Docs. Not an easy task. He knew his stuff and everyone knew damned well he did. He said the following, 85 per cent are right where they need to be, 10 per cent should be in a Nuthouse, and the other 5 percent shouldn't be there. Other prison workers say his numbers are accurate.
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“I was blessed to have a good wife” This man is gold. As a former officer, much respect to you!
Old school 🫶
Yes sir.
Don't be deluded in thinking he was talking about these modern 304s in today's world.
@@nightking4615 not all women are easy, just like not all men are. Grow up. As if hussies of both genders didnt exist before 😂
@@nightking4615 Clearly, you missed the point.
"Warden David Millis had been named as the state warden of the year. Warden Millis’ commitment to professional development, innovation, and fostering a positive work environment has undoubtedly contributed to the success at Craven Correctional Institution,” said Secretary Todd Ishee. “His leadership style, marked by transparency, empathy, and a focus on continuous improvement, has elevated standards and inspired those around him.”
Impressive. May God bless him for being an example of a great leader.
David Mills not David Millis. However, Warden David Mills had received many awards to include Warden of Year as well.
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Wish he could improve his health
@@CM7777... Hope he is under a physician's care.
THANK YOU warden for stating what should be obvious to everyone: some people don't want to be rehabilitated! It doesn't matter how much money is thrown at them or how many programs they go through. The same is true for addicts and homeless people.
Best channel ever. Wasn't interested at first, hooked in 5min
Yep. Welcome. This channel brings back compassion and truths that some of us never see. Judgement is not ours to have and this channel reminds you that you do not know what others are going through.
I agree. I would have like to have heard more.
Feel free to contradict yourself
@@GingerBear222Exactly. Very well said.
@@marylougeorge9890 😁
This man’s voice reminds me of an old oak squeaky door. Weathered, seen some sh!t, but steady on its hinges. I’d love to pick his mind, wonderful interview as always Mark! ❤
It really does but hard to listen to !
@@leanneadams2549oh geez 😮
Care custody and control
He is old school he doesn't speak to trannies so you can't pick his brain
@kaylassus I accidentally belched as I was listening to him speak and I swear it sounded exactly the same!
He demonstrates mental and emotional strength. Kudos to you Mr. Mills. I can’t imagine doing the job you do.
I love this Mark!
My Dad worked in the maxium security prison in Virginia for 20 years. It took a toll on him mentally. He never talks about it and I only know of a few stories. So I love this! Kudos to Mr. Mills for making the best of a very, very hard job!
Red onion
Green mashed potatos
Which one?
I love that Warden Mills mentioned that he couldn't have done the job all those years without the love and support of his wife. Warden Mills seems very humble, but is clearly a bad-ass in the field in which he worked.
Mark, I'd love a part two with this man, telling us more of the stories from those days. I'd also love to hear, even briefly, from his wife in that part two, about what it was like being married to him for all those years. (Imagine the conversation at the dinner table the night that he walked out onto the floor and shot an inmate!)
This was a fantastic interview. I'd love more interviews of people who worked/are working in jobs that most of us will never encounter. (I loved the interview of the rock band tour bus driver, for example.)
Behind every great man…..is an even better woman ! It’s true on every level and showed just how respectful he real is just by mentioning her !!!!
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As a nurse for 50 years I have my share of stories. Sometimes I can’t believe the things that I had to do to another human being.
Imagine not the conversation, but imagine the meals he consumed! He must be at least 500lbs😁🙋🙏💈
One of the best interviews. This warden is an excellent storyteller with more stories to tell. Please do follow ups with him.
This man is a hero for treating inmates with dignity - and yes, coming down on them hard when they "acted the fool" I salute you, sir.
My husband is good friends with a retired federal prison warden. One of the most compassionate people I’ve ever met. And yes, he has some amazing stories. Great interview.
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I don’t know why but this one, and your other warden video are probably my favorites. Thank you for this interview.
I agree. I also don't know why. The OCD clown in the absolute best video. Hands down. You have to take a break because he is full speed...as he is putting on his clown make up and clothes. 🤣🥰
Amazing person. Without people like him, our society would collapse into chaos. We owe a debt of gratitude to him and every man like him.
Hello joanne
Mr. Mills has a lifetime of experiences none of us can even fathom hidden behind that calm demeanor.
i bet he can snap and turn on a dime into a damn grizzly bear lol
@@robertedwards9861I’m thinking the same thing. Wouldn’t wanna piss him off and see his other side haha. People who are this calm can usually be savage if needed or pushed to that point. Especially when he was younger I bet he was in good shape
Former Corrections Nurse here. Good interview. I just ordeted the book. Thanks, Mark and Warden
I just love when you stumble on natural story tellers. It's a gift or culture or something that gives some people the ability to weave pictures with their words.
These types of interviews are what made me fall in love with SWU.
This was one of your better videos in my opinion. I liked hearing someone tell their story without hearing excuses. It was interesting to hear how he interacted with everone and how they responded to his approach. He sounds like a caring man, but didn't put up with nonsense. I think people respect that.
Great interview!! I like this man so much. Imagine how great our country could be if people like this were allowed to lead. ❤
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yes, not sideways tho
Lead u say where to Dunkin doughnuts ?
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Fabulous! Thank you Warden Mills. You seem like a good man and stayed good in not such a good atmosphere.
"we ain't got time, but i'll give you one, and then i'll give you some more"
incredible. :')
That was great, I love his manner of speaking.
I loved that line! 😂
like a line right out of a johnny cash song
Mark, I love this interview. Thank you for finding him. I'm getting his book.
Absolutely agree, I bet his book is really good!
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Is there already a book? If so what's it called?
@@shannonwireman8584 it sounded like it.
@@shannonwireman8584 he mentioned halfway through, it's called "Nature Of The Beast"
I have a respect for his simplicity and logical thinking.
Hi Mark.
David.
These interviews are important to educate the public. The real events. The meaning of the word, dedication.
I wish more prison systems thought like this warden.❤
Great Interview! Thank you Warden Mills for your story. Stay Blessed.
Mark said let me drop a epic interview during insomnia hours to really see who’s up and awake
Did ja listen to the video?
this guy is way more human than the other death row warden guy
They take awhile to upload sometimes not like he meant to.
Bro thinks the whole world is on the same time as where they live
🤣🤣🤣💯
Nice change of pace interview. Thanks Mark for bringing him on a guest to tell his story. Extremely informative.
best interview I've seen in awhile
Oh my goodness...
They don't make them like you anymore Sir...
An absolute pleasure to listen to you telling your story in such pleasant and measured tones...
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The "black heart" convict story was chilling
They are people that does have a black heart and they are killers. I agree with the warden that these people's hearts and minds were altered by some event or series of events in their childhood and once they cross that line, they will always be killers. No amount of kindness will ever change them.
Black heart is a racist term from the 60’s. N he says it so regular. Back then they only had racist guards and wardens . Purposely ! Wonder why? 🤔
I when he was talking about that, It made me think about my life. I rescued dogs and all my years, I only had 1, that I called a “hollow dog” It was a odd looking husky, came in all scraped up. Another rescue begged me to take it. They thought it had jumped or been thrown out of a moving car or truck. It was not and would not bond with people or other dogs. It didn’t enjoy petting, would never acknowledge my existence, just looked past me. I kept it at my job (at a vet clinic) 2 nights trying to work with it, bathed it, gave rabies shot, collar & tag. You can usually bound with any dogs while giving it a good bath. Not this one. Doc asked me to get it out because it was trying to wreck his pens. A lightbulb went off in my head that it was a possible “escaper” and that is why they get scratched up”. I didn’t like that thought. That night, I took him to a very secure pen that I had in my barn. The next day, I come home and he had torn up the pen, and clawed through a barn door. Two days go by and I get a call at work about “ we found a dog, can you tell me who owns this rabies tag #” I happened to be a relative 10 miles away. I told him it was this dog I was asked to rescue and he said it killed 6 of his sheep, so he shot it. It all came together for me then. This WAS a hollow dog with a taste for killing. THE OWNER probably tried to keep it locked up, but it was an escape artist. THANKFULLY he was just going to tell the insurance company it was a stray dog and not hold me liable. SOME PEOPLE are like this, they cannot be rehabilitated. Sad but true😓
Thank you, Warden, for setting a standard of as you say , " Treating others the way you would be treated !" And that gets you Respect 🙏.
Amazing interview.
I did 6 years in Texas and this is the first time I have come across this channel. I am planning to watch all these interviews I think these people have important stories. I am very hopeful for what will be in them.
He had one by a guard recently that I fell was better
Man there are some bad interviews...but so MANY more absolutely life-changing interviews. ALways been crazy surprised with some of them. Forget about the titles of them...jus listen to them ALL because there are so many you'd miss if you just 'title-pick' them. ❤
@@nicholaskoenig3106 life has been very busy in my house and after watch this one, I showed it to wife. I am a musician I have worked in the business from the age of 12, she has a career job but is an empathic insightful creative minded lady. We are caregivers for her Nana who was hospitalized during the pandemic. Nana had a son in his 60s who lived with her all his life but died in 21 after they both got corona with pneumonia and we came to live in with her after she defied doctors by surviving and during these last 2 years we have been through a lot of and seen a lot of people go through soaring highs and deep low points. I had been an hourly maintenance worker so I elected to work out of the house to better care for Nana and last week her Doctor ordered hospice. For any of you convicts that may read this well guys she held it down for me for 6 years and when I got home all my shirts were on the same hangers and my guitars were tuned ok? So there is nothing in this world I won't do for her because she is real and soon, she will be going through the ultimate grief for her the memory of her Nana. Well I have a little home studio and she has never been in the business but I found she can sing like an angel. Actually has perfect pitch so after watching this vid we were about to do song Sunday night when she told me that she has had a dream all her life to do interviews just like the style you have done your series here in. She even said the black and white had been part of the format she imagined. So, we are going to watch them together and I plan to produce them as she will write the question and conduct the interviews. Just wanted to share that because you may not have liked every thing you heard in this interview but you did hear it from the horses mouth as they say and that makes it real. We think it is important and excellent work we are inspired by.
I could listen to this man's stories all day long. Loved this interview.
Love your screen name !
Rememebers so many details, down to years..
I’m a retired correctional officer. This man is a hero in my eyes! ❤
He does seem legit. You ever hear about him before this?
He was one of the best wardens ever he promoted me to corporal in 2010 before he retired
@@realChewkyhe is legit I worked for him for a good while and he gave me my promotion to corporal I was 19 years old as a supervisor in one of the biggest prisons in the state, it made me grow up fast and warden mills taught me a lot how to handle myself as a supervisor
My dad was an inmate there. He was a Police officer b4 he was an inmate. We had alot of addiction in our family. I am a former addict/stripper, I've been homeless and I've been a model, a cheerleader, a college student. I'm dyslexic, but I've been a counselor, a special ed teacher's assistant, and a published author. I've lived a thousand lives in my 39yrs. I love this channel
Is this artemis?
Sounds like you have quite a story! Perhaps you should tell it with Mark? I can relate to parts of it, congrats on getting clean :)
@badlittledoll I'd be interested in you and/or your dad coming on Mark's channel. There is a story on how a cop becomes an inmate! And then his child becoming, well, everything that you've been.
Glad you're getting on with things, Doll.
Why are you oversharing your life? Who even asked?
You’re dyslexic and an author? Sure Jan.
The life of an addict. One minute your on top of the world the next your under everyone’s shoes. Up down up down.
But very few jails have fair officers and upper mangement is just as bad or worse.
This man is one of a kind. His kind are a dying breed and thank god I’m not an addict anymore because it either leads to prison for life or taking your life. Neither is an option! Stay clean girl and so will I !!👍💪💯🙏
Deepest gratitude for sharing your experiences Warden Mills.🙏💙. I could listen to this man for hours and hours.
This was one of my favorite interviews Mark. Thank you .I can't imagine what he seen in his day.. wow .reminds me of my uncle who was a orderly in the Oregon mental institution back in the 50s clear up to the 70s.the stories he could tell. He weighed 300lbs and was 6'8.
Thanks Mark, great interview. I was born and raised in East TN. Brushy Mountain was the real deal, James Earl Ray served time there.
Could have listened to the warden for hours. Thanks Mark.
Fascinating man! What a life he has lived. I've been obsessed with true crime since I was a kid, so this is right up my alley. He seems like he was a fair warden. We often hear horror stories about evil, power-drunk, tyrannical wardens, but I believe he probably helped countless inmates in how he treated them. I used to work in a jail and was known as the "mother hen" deputy because of my treating inmates like human beings and not trash. I held them accountable and was firm but never talked down to them like my colleagues and superiors often did. Thanks for this, Mark.
This man is as good as it gets. Tough but fair.
I have respect for anyone who's good and kindhearted regardless of their job or background
That's good to hear. Great attitude. 👍
This man is very calm and cool clear thinker. He seems well qualified as a warden. Good interview,Mark.
I just ordered his book on Amazon, can’t wait to read it.
These are the people we need to hear! People who have wisdom and success. Stories of the America these young people don’t seem to know! One of the best interviews, yet!
Can you imagin him voting for Biden?
@@predragnicic7138 I don’t even have to ask! No, I know not.
A prison warden standing on the floor at the start of a riot with a shotgun is an absolutely astonishing memory from the past. Things are done so differently now, I can’t imagine that ever happening.
Yes, now a lot of them just watch and place bets.
you think so?
Did you see that in a movie or something?
they're probably not allowed to have a gun today !! wouldn't surprise me.
I witnessed a county jailer walk into a cell where 13 inmates was tearing the tv off the wall along with the phone and anything else they could destroy. He walked in with a 12 gauge and his German Sheppard by himself and stopped that small scale riot. This happened back in 2011. True story
Excellent interview, thanks Mark, wishing Mr Mills a long happy retirement. Respect
Need more of him. Great stories to tell
God bless you mr mills, you have touched & made a difference. Thank you for being you. Your an amazing man. Love your stories. Would love to hear more.
God bless you, Warden Mills. I could listen to you speak all day. Your stories are fascinating.
I really enjoyed that. Thank you Warden Mills and thank you Mark.
Former TDCJ C.O. here. He's right, you're more inclined to work harder for good leadership. This video brought back so many memories...the texas prison system made me grow up real quick. Lord have mercy, the stories I could tell.
Thank you for hosting such a fascinating guest.
I have been following Swu since the very beginning and this was without a doubt my favorite interview. Thats a good man right there 🙏🙌
I was running and this randomly was next on my playlist. I wasn’t going to listen, but decided too. Great decision. This was absolutely fantastic 💯
Finally a great new interview that's not drug related. Repetitive drug content sucks.
I agree tired of hearing the drug stuff
I do agree with this , I came from decades of heroin/fentanyl addiction and I cannot watch any of that content. I do however, love when I see a follow up of a drug addict who has gotten clean. Some are so unrecognizable it's insane. Some random yahoo off of skid row I don't have much interest in.
@GarthBroox Good point and I respect that!
me like drug stufff, me watch different stuff. me no complain
Loved this! So much more entertaining than all the drugs and sexual abuse and transgender stuff all the time.
Some of the best interviews I've seen. Wow
A Wonderful interview❣️ Thank You Mark! Thank You Mr Mills for your remarkable years of service❣️
Regardless of what you think of the Prison system, Warden Mills is an honest hard working Warden. He would of been akin to Tom Hanks in Green Mile. He's been a great asset to The Great State of Tennessee. If you ever get a chance to goto Brushy Mountain Prison here in Tennessee,,GO! It's now a museum, has a Great Restraunt, a Ghost hunt and if you like 4 wheeling, Wind Rock trails run right to the Old Prison. Beautiful country out that way. So much history with Warden David Mills. Great interview Mark! 🇺🇸
Excellent interview. Thank you Mr Mills. I love this genre of interviews Mark.
And Mr Mills, I hope you are enjoying & will continue to enjoy life in retirement.
I wish Philip Seymour Hoffman were still alive to portray this man on the big screen RIP
yes! i almost expected his voice to be that of his in "caopte"
Real talk
My thoughts exactly.
❤❤❤❤love Phillip Seymour Hoffman
Philip Seymour Hoffman passed away, unfortunately, so that won’t be possible.
I worked under Warden Mills. One of the finest Wardens, I know!
How many wardens do you know?
I'm guessing you sucked him off many a night. 😅🙋🙏💈
This is my favorite interview on this channel so far - so interesting!
This guy and the other warden you interviewed several yrs ago are my absolute favs ❤ This man just commands respect naturally.
Mark this was absolutely refreshing and intriguing to watch more of these type of interviews please I could have listened another hour
Thank you David mills for your story 👍
Now this is powerful content Mark, in a hundred years your videos will use by historians and scholars.
THAT was so good ❤ for every story he told today Im sure he has a thousand more. He seems to be a man of good character, that is so rare now. I look forward to hearing parts 2,3,4, perhaps? Who knows. 😊 Captivating.
I loved this interview! Mr Mills hats off to you sir. I worked on Texas death row until I just couldn't anymore for my own sanity. You are a great story teller 😊
Is it as miserable in there as it sounds/looks?
@@jadewallace7241obviously bro and that’s coming from me done years, you really think it wouldn’t be miserable in there ?
It's got to be hard. I was a nurse working the ER at the county hospital in Dallas for years. I mainly took care of gunshot and stab wounds. After so many years I thought the entire world was out there killing each other. I had to take a break from it all.
I live in Houston and when I drive pass the prison in Huntsville it sends shivers down my spine. I can't imagine working there. I would be scared to death.
Wow, ur definitely a strong person to do that. Bravo for leaving for ur own health.
This was a fantastic interview with a very interesting man! A breath of fresh air from some of the people you interview. I could listen to this guys stories for hours.
This guy keeps it real. Anybody that says, "no, no, the prisoners just need love and more opportunities in life", that isn't always the case.
This is one of my favorites Mark, this guy is what the Prison system needs ❤ I’m probably going to check out the book.
Hello from Knoxville Tennessee I really enjoy these interviews thank you for opening up for us
This was a fabulous interview! One of my favorites so far! I could listen to Dave's stories all day! I will ABSOLUTELY be buying his book! It's available on Kindle too. Definitely going to be my next purchase ♥️
Mark, thank you for all your hard work. I love the diversity of your interviews. This man's stories and experiences are important and should be shared. Thank you ♥️
This is one of the best interviews ever on this channel.
Make sure to give it a thumbs up
I worked in corrections for 19 years. It’s a different world. It doesn’t matter what side of the bars you are on you are in prison either way. If you earn the respect of both the inmates and staff you are a true professional in that field.
Exactly, well said.
Agreed, very well said and true.
Mark can you please do another interview with Mr Mills??? I love to hear him share more of his experiences from the prison!!! Quickest video that I didn’t want to end!!
Fantastic interview. Its hard to comprehend how many years in total were thrown away by all the inmates combined that went through his time as a prison officer and Warden
My favorite interview EVER! And I’ve listened to them all!
Thank you for sharing this interview with Mr Mills. I hear that those southern prisons are tough places. I admire him for being able to work in that environment for so many years.
@28:52 his story about the inmate wearing lipstick is so funny.
I really liked this one.. you can tell he's seen alot that he can't unsee..
Again, Mark knocks one out of the park. Great interview.
Thank you Mark for an excellent interview. Mental health is a huge issue world wide. 🙏
Great interview Mark! What a genuine man! Bless his heart for enduring such a difficult job!
Really love the angle here, the story into this man, the career, and ESPECIALLY the choice of shoot location- those damn cells have stories themselves- love David Mills southern accent and storytelling , Thanks Mark 😊
You'd love Barry Mills, then.
God Bless You ❤ I will be purchasing your book - thank you for serving & protecting communities.
Mark, I really enjoyed this one. I look forward to more like this. 😊Thank you!
I could listen to this man for hours great interview
These are very enlightening videos. I always come away with different opinions than I had, before watching a video. Well done show, I appreciate it being available to me!
Wise words about work ethic trickling down! May all professionals who are in leadership positions hear that loud and clear!!!!
I enjoyed this interview very much. The Warden has a very keen insight and I'm going to read his book for sure. Thank you.
Great interview! This man had dignity and respect.
I worked with and for Warden Mills for many years. He is by far the most fair Warden I have ever worked for. I am still employed by the Dep't of Correction . I have 36 years of service but I wished it was the way it use to be when Warden Mills was still around.
What’s changed? It’s gone soft?
@@BuckThePalace" WOKE"
These interviews are a refreshing change from skid row thank you. I believe it also helps your interview skills Mark.