Prison Violence
Arizona prisoner serving 16 life sentences kills three other inmates at a state prison in Tucson.
Key Points
- Ricky Wassenaar accused of killing three inmates
- Wassenaar already serving 16 life sentences
- Incident occurred at Arizona State Prison Cimmaron Unit
- Wassenaar involved in a prison standoff in 2004
Pros
- Initial criminal investigation started
- Prison officials take violence seriously
- Prosecution will be pursued against suspects
Cons
- Tragic loss of life
- Cancellation of visitations at the prison