Karen and Alex met while they were both incarcerated. Karen was serving a year for theft and assault, while Alex was in prison for armed robbery. The two bonded quickly and formed a partnership in crime. Together, they committed several burglaries and thefts, growing more violent with each crime. Eventually, the police caught up with them and brought them to court. Alex was sentenced to 10 years in prison, while Karen was given a 4-year sentence. While in prison, Karen and Alex continued their partnership, working together to plan their escapes and prepare for when they were released.