Shaykh Zayd al Madhkalee hafidhahullah was asked about the permissiblity of performing hajj badal for the one imprisoned for life.(Audio attached with translation).
"Oh Allah, I seek refuge in You lest I misguide others, or I am misguided by others, lest I cause others to err or I am caused to err, lest I abuse others or be abused, and lest I behave foolishly or meet with the foolishness of others". (Abu-Dawud &