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>> 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. ♪ oh i've found a permanent escape from monotony. together, we are perfectly balanced, our senses awake, our hearts racing as one. i know this is sudden, but they say: if you love something... set it free. see you around, giulia ♪

I always have my makeup and my hair done, you know, radiant. that's the reputation i have in here. some of them call me diva. i am a bit of a shop holik. i like my things. that's why i am in here, grand theft, stealing people's stuff and shopping. >> benefield says she has had several prior 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 that time. >> what girl doesn't love to shop? i love to shop. i am just going about it the wrong way. >> benefield says her primary m.o. was no...

While some have been convicted most are currently charged with crimes, and are awaiting trial or the resolution of their cases. men and women are housed in separate areas. but all wear jail-issued scrubs, eat the same food and sleep on the same thin mattresses. yet, as danielle benefield proves, individuality is hardly lacking here. [ screams ] >> she doesn't have a decibel limit. >> i knew you -- i knew you was -- >> she tends to be what i would call one of our problem children. >> girl, she told me yesterday, wake up. >> she likes a lot of attention. >> i know how to use my mouth, i mean, yo...

I am just going about it the wrong way. >> benefield says her primary m.o. was not to steal from stores, but from other shoppers. >> i always wanted to look the part when i go out. i always got dressed did my makeup professionally and then i go out there and steal. so the attention wasn't drawn on me, because i look like an ordinary shopper. ladies 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. mainly to get cards. if i sit up there and take all the time looking throu...

>> marcelino ramires. rodrick crawford! >> -- realize he didn't come back. >> i'll look for it. >> 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 for all 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. mu...