One story tells of the efforts of the prison staff outside the riot area. They were desperately trying to regain control. They faced a lot of challenges as they didn't know exactly what was going on inside. They had to make quick decisions on how to approach the situation without putting more lives at risk, and they coordinated with emergency services to come up with a plan to end the riot.
There was a story of an inmate who tried to protect a guard during the riot. Despite the chaos and the general animosity towards the guards, this inmate saw that the guard was in immediate danger from other inmates and stepped in to save him. It was a rare moment of humanity in the midst of all the horror.
A particular story is about a group of inmates who managed to barricade themselves in a section of the prison. They held out for a long time, trying to negotiate better conditions. They had a list of demands that included better food, more access to medical care, and improved living quarters. This shows how the riot was not just about mindless violence but also about the inmates' attempts to improve their situation.