U&W’s Katie Piper: Locked Up in Louisiana continues its look inside the New Orleans Parish Prison, with Piper next examining a case of alleged attempted murder where the lines of self-defense are scrutinized. The new installment airs Sunday, May 18, at 9:00 PM GMT.
In this fourth episode, Piper encounters Kia, a woman accused of attempted murder. The charge stems from an incident where Kia, working as a security guard, shot a man. Kia maintains she acted in self-defense, compelling Piper to investigate the circumstances and question whether the force used was reasonable. The series sees Piper explore the backgrounds of female inmates and the events that led to their alleged offenses, set against the backdrop of the American justice system. Katie Piper: Locked Up in Louisiana premiered on April 27, 2025.
