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>> the jail provides minimal commissary kits to inmates like john mcfarland who have no money available to them. >> this is indigent. basic stuff they need throughout the week. they get this one free if they don't have money. it has stamp, envelopes, toothbrush, a razor, toothpaste, soap, pencil. this little package for them to get through the week. >> other inmates have plenty to get through the week. >> cereal for the morning. these are my noodles. chips. cappuccino cookies, peanut butter cookies. muffins. my mom and dad support me. they put money on my books. and i am able to get everything...

>> he made a statement that we don't have to speak. we're just two inmates in a cell. >> so you are not talking to each other? >> no. >> two cellmates have a falling out. and -- >> you just told all over on yourself. >> i am in jail anyway. >> danielle benefield comes clean about the skirmish that landed her in segregation. [ laughter ]

>> i always wanted to look the part when i go out. i always got dressed did my makeup professionally and then i would go out there and steal. the attention wasn't drawn on me. because i am looking like an ordinary shopper. lady would put their purses in the buggy and they wouldn't watch their buggy at all. i would reach in their purse, and get the wallet and zip it back up and put it under my coat. if i sit up there and take all the time look at the clothes that is too much time. she might get the credit card turned off. i just hurried and get gift cards and i would leave. >> as benefield's co...

>> she likes a lot of attention. >> i know how to use my mouth, you know, i mean talking. i am just a people person. i am a social butterfly. this is how i do my time. i always have my makeup and my hair done, radiant. that's the reputation i have in here. some of them call me diva. >> i am a bit of a shopaholic. i like my things. that's why i am in here, grand theft, stealing people's stuff and shopping. >> benefield said she had convictions for theft and burglary but never served more than 90 days. this time the judge gave her five years and eight months she is eligible for release in half t...

Aisles. i looked under my jacket. and got her wallet. and $800, all $100 bills plus one credit card. so i wracked up again. like i hit the jackpot. >> benefield admits her latest arrest might have been due to her wanting a better deal in ill-gotten gains. she used the stolen credit card to buy groceries and then used her frequent shopper card to get a discount. >> got my discount. and it came back as -- danielle benefield. and that's how they were able to track me down. >> it is kind -- that you were trying to save money on stolen money anyhow. it wasn't your money. >> i know. i know. when you...