Josh Vaughn
@joshuapvaughn.bsky.social
Investigative reporter for PennLive in Harrisburg, Pa
“High-impact prison reporting of the journalist Joshua Vaughn” - Rolling Stone
“High-impact prison reporting of the journalist Joshua Vaughn” - Rolling Stone
Pinned
Isolation in Dauphin County jail can lead to lifelong medical problems: ‘If I don’t get out of here soon, I’m going to die’
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in the 1800s had more access to sunlight and outdoors than people currently incarcerated at DCP.
www.pennlive.com
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia in the 1800s had more access to sunlight than people held at DCP now.
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
Reposted by Josh Vaughn
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia in the 1800s had more access to sunlight than people held at DCP now.
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
Isolation in Dauphin County jail can lead to lifelong medical problems: ‘If I don’t get out of here soon, I’m going to die’
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in the 1800s had more access to sunlight and outdoors than people currently incarcerated at DCP.
www.pennlive.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia in the 1800s had more access to sunlight than people held at DCP now.
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
Reposted by Josh Vaughn
Important story worth your time. Horrifying
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia in the 1800s had more access to sunlight than people held at DCP now.
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
Isolation in Dauphin County jail can lead to lifelong medical problems: ‘If I don’t get out of here soon, I’m going to die’
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in the 1800s had more access to sunlight and outdoors than people currently incarcerated at DCP.
www.pennlive.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Important story worth your time. Horrifying
Reposted by Josh Vaughn
“Men and women at DCP were allowed outside for rec FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ROUGHLY 20 YEARS on Labor Day 2024.
This 40-minute window was the only time Muhammad saw direct sunlight during his incarceration.”
@joshuapvaughn.bsky.social
This 40-minute window was the only time Muhammad saw direct sunlight during his incarceration.”
@joshuapvaughn.bsky.social
Always read @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia in the 1800s had more access to sunlight than people held at DCP now.
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 PM
“Men and women at DCP were allowed outside for rec FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ROUGHLY 20 YEARS on Labor Day 2024.
This 40-minute window was the only time Muhammad saw direct sunlight during his incarceration.”
@joshuapvaughn.bsky.social
This 40-minute window was the only time Muhammad saw direct sunlight during his incarceration.”
@joshuapvaughn.bsky.social
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"’The research about the harmful effects of prolonged isolation is really well established,’ [Alycia Welch] said.
A 2023 meta-analysis pub’ed in the Jnl of Forensic &Legal Med estimated more than 1/2 of all incarcerated people have a Vitamin D deficiency & another nearly 30% are low in Vitamin D.”🧪🛟
A 2023 meta-analysis pub’ed in the Jnl of Forensic &Legal Med estimated more than 1/2 of all incarcerated people have a Vitamin D deficiency & another nearly 30% are low in Vitamin D.”🧪🛟
December 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
"’The research about the harmful effects of prolonged isolation is really well established,’ [Alycia Welch] said.
A 2023 meta-analysis pub’ed in the Jnl of Forensic &Legal Med estimated more than 1/2 of all incarcerated people have a Vitamin D deficiency & another nearly 30% are low in Vitamin D.”🧪🛟
A 2023 meta-analysis pub’ed in the Jnl of Forensic &Legal Med estimated more than 1/2 of all incarcerated people have a Vitamin D deficiency & another nearly 30% are low in Vitamin D.”🧪🛟
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Always read @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia in the 1800s had more access to sunlight than people held at DCP now.
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
Isolation in Dauphin County jail can lead to lifelong medical problems: ‘If I don’t get out of here soon, I’m going to die’
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in the 1800s had more access to sunlight and outdoors than people currently incarcerated at DCP.
www.pennlive.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Always read @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia in the 1800s had more access to sunlight than people held at DCP now.
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
Isolation in Dauphin County jail can lead to lifelong medical problems: ‘If I don’t get out of here soon, I’m going to die’
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in the 1800s had more access to sunlight and outdoors than people currently incarcerated at DCP.
www.pennlive.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Men incarcerated at the notorious Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia in the 1800s had more access to sunlight than people held at DCP now.
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
And it can lead to lifelong health consequences.
www.pennlive.com/news/2025/12...
Courtesy the very talented Tirzah Christopher.
December 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Courtesy the very talented Tirzah Christopher.
Reposted by Josh Vaughn
Another bad deal to highlight on #BlackFriday: Some jails & prisons are taking money from incarcerated people and their families to go on shopping sprees for gun range memberships and fitness trackers 🤔
November 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Another bad deal to highlight on #BlackFriday: Some jails & prisons are taking money from incarcerated people and their families to go on shopping sprees for gun range memberships and fitness trackers 🤔
Does the mustache make me look sophisticated? 🥸
November 30, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Does the mustache make me look sophisticated? 🥸
I’m trying to lose weight. I just woke up from a nap where I dreamt a DoorDash driver accidentally left McDonald’s on my door step.
The struggle is real.
The struggle is real.
a man is eating a plate of food and looking at the camera .
ALT: a man is eating a plate of food and looking at the camera .
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November 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I’m trying to lose weight. I just woke up from a nap where I dreamt a DoorDash driver accidentally left McDonald’s on my door step.
The struggle is real.
The struggle is real.
New project coming soon.
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
New project coming soon.
Rally today at the Pa Capitol pushing for the legislature to pass medical parole.
October 29, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Rally today at the Pa Capitol pushing for the legislature to pass medical parole.
A daily affirmation we all need.
October 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
A daily affirmation we all need.
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What an incredible podcast, Death County, PA. @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social investigative work & his story-telling are first-rate.
One problem: it needs to have a „Highly Addictive“ warning label.
One problem: it needs to have a „Highly Addictive“ warning label.
Vote for @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social ‘s fantastic podcast.
He’s the real deal as you can see by the car video
He’s the real deal as you can see by the car video
October 10, 2025 at 1:42 AM
What an incredible podcast, Death County, PA. @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social investigative work & his story-telling are first-rate.
One problem: it needs to have a „Highly Addictive“ warning label.
One problem: it needs to have a „Highly Addictive“ warning label.
Reposted by Josh Vaughn
Vote for @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social ‘s fantastic podcast.
He’s the real deal as you can see by the car video
He’s the real deal as you can see by the car video
October 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Vote for @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social ‘s fantastic podcast.
He’s the real deal as you can see by the car video
He’s the real deal as you can see by the car video
Today’s the last day!!!
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
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October 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Today’s the last day!!!
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Please vote for Josh’s amazing podcast, Death County, PA!! It is truly amazing!
October 9, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Please vote for Josh’s amazing podcast, Death County, PA!! It is truly amazing!
October 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Reposted by Josh Vaughn
From @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social:
The transfer of medical services at the Dauphin County jail from PrimeCare to Mediko happened last week but not without an “unprecedented” level of obstruction by the former provider, according to Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas.
The transfer of medical services at the Dauphin County jail from PrimeCare to Mediko happened last week but not without an “unprecedented” level of obstruction by the former provider, according to Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas.
Dauphin County jail’s new medical provider deals with ‘obstruction’ by company it replaced: ‘It puts people at risk.’
PrimeCare’s CEO said they provided the necessary information, but Mediko’s CEO said he was "disappointed" by how things have gone.
www.pennlive.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
From @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social:
The transfer of medical services at the Dauphin County jail from PrimeCare to Mediko happened last week but not without an “unprecedented” level of obstruction by the former provider, according to Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas.
The transfer of medical services at the Dauphin County jail from PrimeCare to Mediko happened last week but not without an “unprecedented” level of obstruction by the former provider, according to Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas.
Well, it’s about time. I need to go get fitted for my black robe.
October 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Well, it’s about time. I need to go get fitted for my black robe.
Before I was a podcaster, before I was a journalist, I was a future marine biologist.
September 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Before I was a podcaster, before I was a journalist, I was a future marine biologist.
Please vote for Death County. All the cool kids are doing it. 😎
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
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September 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Please vote for Death County. All the cool kids are doing it. 😎
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First, listen to Death County podcast because @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social is a genius
Second, please vote for it!
Second, please vote for it!
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
First, listen to Death County podcast because @joshuapvaughn.bsky.social is a genius
Second, please vote for it!
Second, please vote for it!
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Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
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September 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Death County is a Signal Award finalist. If you’re so inclined, please go vote for it for listener’s choice.
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