FORT WORTH, Texas — A 51-year-old inmate died at John Peter Smith Hospital on Monday after becoming unresponsive in an ambulance, marking the latest fatality in a series of deaths at the Tarrant County Jail. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has announced plans to investigate the death, which adds to the increasing scrutiny surrounding … Read more
Atmore, Ala. — A Death Row inmate in Alabama displayed a defiant demeanor, making obscene gestures and uttering expletives towards the prison warden before his execution yesterday. The man was sentenced for the brutal killing of a hitchhiker three decades ago. During his final moments, Carey Dale Grayson, 50, was asked if he had any … Read more
North Bay, Canada – Authorities are currently carrying out multiple investigations following the death of an inmate at the North Bay and District Jail, confirmed by a Ministry of Solicitor General spokesperson on Wednesday. The death, which occurred on October 31, marks the only inmate fatality reported at the facility this year. Brent Ross, a … Read more
Pendleton, Oregon – A federal judge recently ruled that a guard at Pendleton Correctional Facility effectively set the stage for a brutal attack against an inmate, breaching his duty to ensure the prisoner’s safety. This decision underscores a grievous failure in protecting individuals in custody and highlights systemic issues within prison management practices. The case … Read more
Tampa, Fla. — A prolonged and violent encounter at Hillsborough County Jail has left a detention deputy seriously injured after being assaulted by an inmate, an incident that has local authorities pushing for a severe penalty. Court proceedings on Thursday revealed that the attack, which was captured on the facility’s security cameras, could result in … Read more
WOBURN, Mass. – In a recent court hearing at the Middlesex Superior Court, Roy Booth, 42, admitted guilt to severe charges, including mayhem and armed assault with intent to murder, stemming from an incident involving a corrections officer at MCI-Shirley in 2022. Judge Catherine Ham of the Middlesex Superior Court handed down a sentence of … Read more
Dublin, Ireland – Early this morning, a prisoner at Cloverhill Prison was found deceased following what authorities suspect was a violent attack involving a makeshift weapon. The 43-year-old man, who had been remanded in custody pending trial for multiple charges, was discovered unresponsive in his cell around 5:30 a.m. A second inmate was also injured … Read more
MADISON, Wis. — In a significant legal development, a former guard at Wisconsin’s Waupun Correctional Institution has entered a no contest plea to a lesser charge amid broader accusations involving the deaths of two inmates at this maximum security facility. Sarah Ransbottom, who only began her duties as a correctional officer in 2022, agreed to … Read more
Jefferson City, Missouri – A Missouri death row inmate is awaiting execution despite claims from his supporters that he is a devoted father and questions raised over his connection to the murder weapon. The controversy surrounding his case touches on wider issues of justice and DNA evidence in capital cases. The inmate, set for execution … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand — In the dimly lit execution chamber, the atmosphere was charged with a palpable sense of finality. The man at the center of attention, a 26-year veteran of Thailand’s death row, displayed an unexpected calmness as he uttered his last words before his execution. Interestingly, his final message was one of gratitude, expressing … Read more