Man sentenced to death for California killing in 1980 dies in prison

A man sentenced to death for the 1980 rape and murder of a Seal Beach woman died in prison on Monday, Dec. 22 at the age of ...
Sierra Sun Times

CDCR Reports Condemned 80-Year-Old Inmate Benjamin Watta Dies at Pelican Bay State Prison

December 25, 2025 – CRESCENT CITY, CA – Benjamin W. Watta, who was serving a condemned sentence, died on December 22, 2025, ...

Man sentenced to death for OC killing in 1980 dies in prison

A man sentenced to death for the 1980 rape and murder of a Seal Beach woman died in prison on Monday, Dec. 22 at the age of ...

Alligator Alcatraz to Panhandle Pokey: Sizing up Florida’s detention centers

“You know, you’re in the Panhandle sending to Alligator Alcatraz, that’s a long way,” DeSantis said. “Even sending to the Deportation Depot in North Florida, that could be three to five hours ...

Drone drops steak, crab legs, cigarettes, weed and Old Bay seasoning. And this was at just one SC prison.

A drone dropped food and contraband into a South Carolina prison. The delivery of the problematic care package is part of a ...
Times-Standard

‘Sonic Showcase’ airs on KHSU

Program participant John Puruggan, who studied theater at Pelican Bay as part of the D-yard ensemble, said, “The primary ...
Hoodline

Pelican Bay Panel Shuts Down Parole Bid by 2005 Menlo Park Kidnapper

Prosecutors have said Gonzalez was hired by Menlo Park jewelry store owner Ricardo Zambrano to abduct a woman who had repeatedly turned down Zambrano's advances. The victim worked at a jewelry stand ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Drone drops steak, crab legs and Old Bay into prison yard

BISHOPVILLE, S.C. — ‘Twas three weeks before Christmas, and in the prison yard, a drone-dropped package was found by a guard. With steak, weed and crab legs, and cigarettes for days. And to season it ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati

Authorities intercept drone carrying crab legs, Old Bay seasoning, weed for prison inmates

LEE COUNTY, S.C. (WKRC) — Authorities confirmed that a drone was intercepted at a prison. According to a statement posted to X on Monday by the S.C. Department of Corrections, a drone arrived at Lee ...
Los Angeles Times

Some say California prisons should have more single-cell units

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. If you’re serving hard time inside a California prison, you’ll often find yourself stuck in a cramped cell with a ...
WESH

'It was a savage slaughter': Palm Bay man given life in prison for brutal murder of girlfriend

BREAKING NEWS. A PALM BAY MAN WILL NOW SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON FOR THE BRUTAL MURDER OF HIS GIRLFRIEND. IN THE LAST HOUR, A JUDGE HANDED DOWN THAT SENTENCE TO 35 YEAR OLD DANIEL STEARNS.
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Palm Bay man sentenced to life in prison for brutal murder of girlfriend

Palm Bay man sentenced to life in prison for brutal murder of girlfriend Senators introduce War Powers Resolution over Trump's Venezuela actions Teen thought she was hungover before sudden death ...