Estrella Jail Explained

Estrella Jail is a women-only prison facility located in Phoenix, Arizona.

The prison has a capacity of approximately 1,400. It was constructed in 1991.^[1]

Estrella Jail received media attention in 2013 during the trial of Jodi Arias. The media were invited to view her cell by sheriff Joe Arpaio following reports the accused murderer was having an easy time while incarcerated.^[2]

Notable inmates

Notable prisoners house at the jail include:

• Jodi Arias – convicted of the murder of Travis Alexander

See also

• List of Arizona state prisons

External links

• Maricopa County Sheriff's Office – Jails

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Notes and References

1. https://www.mcso.org/Home/Jailsa Maricopa County Sheriff's Office – Jails
2. Web site: Jodi Arias trial: Inside the grim 7-foot-by-11-foot cell where convicted boyfriend killer Jodi Arias awaits her fate. Philip. Caulfield. nydailynews.com.