As Jérôme Pierre, author of the book on prison tattoos Bad Boys , co-written with Eric Guyon, pointed out in an interview with Mediapart:
“At first glance, these tattoos may seem like simple decorative signs. But for the initiated, they are a true identity card.”
In this article, we present a list of tattoos analyzed by experts on criminal groups and prison officials. We will show that these tattoos not only serve an aesthetic purpose, but also convey a specific and sometimes terrifying message.
Here are 14 prisoner tattoo designs with unsettling meanings that will make you think twice before getting a tattoo. It’s a decision that should never be taken lightly.
