Jailbirds captured the hearts of Netflix viewers with an in-depth look into the inner workings of the Sacramento County Jail, and a wild cliffhanger after its release on May 10. The good news, for fans looking for real time updates, is with the reality show format, life is sure to carry on for each of the inmates, from those still behind bars to those who were released with hope for a better life. While it's difficult to know what's really going on in the prison while cameras aren't filming, here's what we know about the former inmates who were released by the end of the first season.
Monster
Monster, real name Megan Hawkins, was arrested last week for trying to open a bank account with a different identity, according to CBS. Hawkins was released during Season 1 with hopes of calling her mom to help her with money. She explained she didn't want to return to a life of crime, or associate herself with anyone from her past.
The kicker of Hawkins' arrest is her attempted crime was only noticed because the bank teller had previously watched Jailbirds. "She has some pretty identifiable tattoos so they recognized her automatically," Jason Jimenez an Elk Grove officer, explained to CBS Sacramento.
After the teller recognized Hawkins she left the bank, and was found in a stollen car. She was ultimately charged with "possession of a stolen vehicle, unlawful use of personal identifying information and violation probation," according to People.
Hawkins is back in the Sacramento County Jail, where Jailbirds was filmed. She's not admitting guilt, though. "Because I'm on the Netflix documentary I feel like it's like the perfect opportunity for them to like really slap the book at me," Hawkins told CBS. "And that's like what I'm nervous about."
Baby Girl
That jailbirds cliffhanger left viewers in shock of how much Baby Girl's, or Rebecca Temme's, relationship with her sister had changed. Not much has changed for Temme inside prison, though, as she's been officially convicted of the murder of her wife, according to CBS Sacramento. Temme, as well as her co-defendant, are facing a sentence of life in prison with out parole. They'll be sentenced at the end of June. Temme also has an added charge of "possession of a weapon by a prisoner," according to Baller Alert.
Yasmin
Yasmin Sundermeyer is still in prison, though she's now booked for "escape from custody," according to Baller Alert.
Katrina and Dolla
Both Katrina Haslam and Dolla, or Daniel Carter, are still outside of prison and have been active on social media. Though they were seen outside of prison together on Jailbirds, the fate of their relationship is unclear. The pair don't seem to follow each other on Instagram, which may or may not be telling of if they're still together.
Jay
There's no news from Jay, real name Courtney Koranda, which seems to imply she's not back in the Sacramento prison.
Other, unlisted cast members are still in the Sacramento prison.
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Katrina and Dolla
Both Katrina Haslam and Dolla, or Daniel Carter, are still outside of prison and have been active on social media. Though they were seen outside of prison together on Jailbirds, the fate of their relationship is unclear.
Why is Brianna from Jailbirds in jail? ›
Following a jury trial, defendant Brianna Louise Tibayan was found guilty of carjacking. Additionally, the trial court found true allegations that she had been previously convicted of a serious felony and a prior serious or violent felony (a "strike"). The court imposed an aggregate term of 15 years in state prison.
Is Dolla from Jailbirds a woman? ›
Daniel 'Dolla' Carter was one of the youngest male inmates introduced at the Sacramento County Jail.
What happened to the baby girl from Jailbirds? ›
Hawkins is next due in court on Tuesday afternoon. Hawkins is unfortunately not the only "Jailbirds" personality who's been in headlines recently. As KOVR reports, Rebecca "Baby Girl" Temme was recently found guilty of a first-degree murder charge stemming from a shooting at a Sacramento-area motel in 2017.
Why was Jailbirds canceled? ›
Due to the specific and sensitive information on one of the cases going on currently, Netflix was pulled from the jail and had to stop filming after four days. There will not be any follow up.
Who killed Dolla Bill? ›
Aubrey Berry, 24, was hugged by his defense attorney as the last of the not guilty verdicts was read in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom. Friends and family of rapper Dolla, whose real name was Roderick Anthony Burton II, wailed and sobbed in the audience.
What happened to Crystal from Jailbirds? ›
Crystal Anne Latapie affectionately known as "Kit" passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021 at the age of 37.
What happened to Brianna Lopez? ›
Brianna died July 19, 2002. Court testimony indicates her death came after a night of being thrown around and raped by her father, Andy Walters, and her uncle, Steven Lopez. Prosecutors maintain Brianna's mother, Stephanie Lopez, was aware of the abuse and did nothing to stop it.
What did Jay from Jailbirds do? ›
Courtney “Jay” Koranda
From the series: She was arrested for evading and resisting arrest. When she first appeared on the show she was detoxing from drug addiction, and she later stated when she was released that she did not use drugs while she was in jail.
What did Yasmin do Jailbirds? ›
Yasmin Sundermeyer, 19-years-old at the time, was one of the first to be introduced on the Netflix show "Jailbirds." At the time of the taping, Sundermeyer was facing charges for stealing a car and leading police on a high-speed chase. Her mother, Keller, said it was painful watching the show.
Haslam appears to have been released since the show was filmed, as she wrote on her Instagram in October, “I'm finally free.” There are no reports or evidence that would show that Katrina has been in any legal trouble since her release.
How many seasons of jailbirds are there? ›
The show aired a single season with six episodes in 2019, revealing to the audience various prisoners dealing with the reality of "their life being turned upside down" in jail as expressed by executive producer Drachkovitch when questioned on the prison environment.
Are Jailbirds real prisoners? ›
True fly-on-the-wall insight makes Jailbirds stand out from other prison documentaries. These women are real inmates in a real prison and the lack of pretense gives an unvarnished look into a seldom-talked-about lifestyle.
How many seasons of Jailbirds are there? ›
The show aired a single season with six episodes in 2019, revealing to the audience various prisoners dealing with the reality of "their life being turned upside down" in jail as expressed by executive producer Drachkovitch when questioned on the prison environment.
