This season of Love During Lockup is coming to a close, but there is still so much to unpack. Rich believes that he has found love with Felicia, who is behind bars. Yet, it appears that he may be the real criminal of the show. So, what does his backstory look like? Keep reading for all of the shocking details.
Rich’s Shocking Criminal History Unveiled
Love During Lockup was spawned from Love After Lockup, which documented what relationships were like when people fell in love with inmates. How did their relationships survive after the key turned and their partner was released? Life After Lockup was the first spinoff, but fans were curious about what the courting process was like. How do these couples maintain the heat while their partner is actively in jail? Thus, LDL came out, and it has become a smash hit for WeTV. This season, Rich is featured with his inmate love, Felicia.
However, it appears that Rich may be the real criminal. It has come to light that he has an extensive criminal history, dating back to 2007. Now, his first arrest was for grand theft and robbery. Then, just several months later, he was arrested for vandalism. In 2012, he was arrested for prostitution, followed by another arrest in 2013. Rich was arrested in 2014 for marijuana possession and again in 2016 for possessing a controlled substance.
The Love During Lockup star spanned various states from Florida to California with his arrests. Yet, it did not stop there, as he was arrested twice in 2025. Both occurred in Texas, and the first was for misdemeanor marijuana possession and misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a firearm. The second was in September 2025, after Felicia was released and filming was over.
More To The Story
This Love During Lockup story has more twists and turns. Rich’s real name is Derek, and he’s billed as an actor. That should tell viewers all that they need to know about him. Why is the show hiring actors, and what does Felicia have to say about his background? Once fans learned Rich had such a history, they immediately chimed in with comments:
- It was a little weird how he was saying how “pure” she is 😂
- I dunno why he gives me like a nick cannon/ wiz khalifa
- Any man that thinks being in jail for 9 years is “keeping her in the wrapping” is not only problematic but delusional.
Have you been watching this season of Love During Lockup, and are you surprised by Rich’s background? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Amanda has been a professional freelance writer for over a decade, holding both a BA and an MA. Her passions include animals, iced coffee, gnomes, summer, music, and ‘Vanderpump Rules’.
