I love the way you writes to catch the attention of your reader, the first line prompt me read your story to letter, it's portrays how good you're as a writer.

They knew he was going somewhere tougher this time around. He had just bought himself a one-way ticket to solitary confinement for attempting to escape.

Running away from the prison is a great offence and I'm sure he will be dealt with severely.
I know prison life can be so horrible , but could have run away, and at the end of your story I got to realize he was in the prison for the crime he knows nothing about, what a tragedy!

In that case, he should have wait there, till justice will be granted until him. Running away will worsen the case.

I was directed to your post via @dreemport, and I must say that you Story is worth reading. Keep it up!