Mule Creek State Prison Explained

Prison Name:Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP)
Location:Ione, California
Coordinates:38.3703°N -120.9532°W
Status:Operational
Capacity:3,284
Population:3,824 (116.4% capacity)
Populationdate:January 31, 2023[1]
Opened:June 1987
Managed By:California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) is a California State Prison for men.[2] It was opened in June 1987, and covers located in Ione, California. The prison has a staff of 1,242 and an annual operating budget of $157 million.[3]

As of July 31, 2022, MCSP was incarcerating people at 115.2% of its design capacity, with 3,785 occupants.[4]

SNY Facility

In 2005, MCSP became the only California state prison exclusively for Sensitive Needs Yards (SNY) inmates. SNY inmates are segregated from the general prison population for their own safety. Many are gang dropouts, informants, sex offenders, and former law enforcement officers.[5]

Notable inmates

Current notable inmates

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Michael CarsonC88665Serving a 75-to-life sentence. Has been eligible for parole, which has been rejected.[6] Serial killer who, along with his wife, Susan Barnes Carson, murdered 3 people between 1981-1983.[7] [8] [9]
C05801Serving three life sentences.[10] Murdered 3 people between 1974-1978.[11]
Steven CarrilloBU0189Serving a 41-year to life sentence.[12] Main perpetrator of the 2020 boogaloo murders in which he killed security guard David Patrick Underwood at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building on May 29, and then killed sergeant Damon Gutzwiller on June 6.[13] [14] [15] [16]
Charley CharlesV79696Serving a life sentence.[17] Attempted murder of his son David in 1983 by trying to burn him alive.[18] [19] [20]
John Albert Gardner IIIAD5185Serving a life sentence without parole.[21] Perpetrator of the rape and murders of 14-year-old Amber Dubois and 17-year-old Chelsea King.[22] [23]
Luis Reynaldo "Tree Frog" Johnson C79631Serving a 527-year sentence.[24] [25] Sexually abused a 3-year-old girl and 11-year-old boy.[26]
Patrick KearneyB88913Serving 21 life-sentences.[27] Serial killer who murdered at least 21 people from 1962-1977.[28] [29]
Scott PetersonV72100Serving a life sentence.[30] Convicted in the murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, and her unborn child.[31] [32] [33]
Robert RozierP99863Serving a life sentence.Currently serving time for check fraud.[34] Had been originally sentenced to 22 years for murder as part of a deal with the court to build a case against the Nation of Yahweh.[35] [36] [37] [38]
Rollen StewartH87708Serving three life sentences.[39] Originally a well-known sports attendee, who always showed up with a colorful wig, was later convicted on kidnapping charges.[40] [41] [42]
Scott Avery FizzellP42992Serving 31 year.[43] [44]
Anthony WimberlyE76231Serving 3 life sentences.Murdered 3 people in 1984[45]

Former notable inmates

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: Monthly Report of Population As of Midnight January 31, 2023. January 31, 2023. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Internal Oversight and Research. September 21, 2023.
  2. Web site: Inmate who won order for sex reassignment surgery recommended for parole . Los Angeles Times . 2015-05-21 . 2020-07-12.
  3. Web site: Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) . Institution Statistics . California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation . 2011 . 2011-05-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110714035437/http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/Facilities_Locator/MCSP-Institution_Stats.html . 2011-07-14 . dead .
  4. Web site: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: Monthly Report of Population As of Midnight July 31, 2022. July 31, 2022. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Division of Internal Oversight and Research. September 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220905173616/https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/research/wp-content/uploads/sites/174/2022/08/Tpop4_d2207.pdf. September 5, 2022.
  5. Web site: Easing the Hard Time. Los Angeles Times . 2005-09-16 . 2018-04-15.
  6. Web site: Castle . Lauren . 'Witch killer' Michael Bear Carson denied parole years after living in Arizona . 2024-01-23 . The Arizona Republic . en-US.
  7. Web site: Couple admits ritual killings - UPI Archives . 2024-01-23 . UPI . en.
  8. Web site: 2013-11-06 . Humboldt County: Murder, Mayhem and Marijuana . 2024-01-23 . HuffPost . en.
  9. Web site: A Woman Had Happy Childhood Memories of Her 'Loving' Dad. Then She Found Out He Was a Serial Killer . 2024-01-23 . Peoplemag . en.
  10. News: October 28, 1982 . 3 life sentences, for killer Billy Lee Chadd . 4 . Chula Vista Star-News . February 8, 2023 . Newspapers.com.
  11. Web site: 2021-08-25 . Billy Lee Chadd: Inside the mind of a Vegas Serial Killer . 2024-01-23 . Mayhem in the Desert . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2022-08-27 . Boogaloo militia extremist Steven Carrillo gets life sentence for murdering Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff's Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller - CBS San Francisco . 2024-06-12 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: Suspect in sergeant's slaying now charged in killing of federal officer in Oakland: Officials . 2024-06-12 . ABC News . en.
  14. Web site: 2020-06-12 . Man accused in deputy ambush scrawled extremist 'Boogaloo' phrases in blood . 2024-06-12 . NBC News . en.
  15. News: Traub . Alex . 2022-06-04 . Ex-Air Force Sergeant Sentenced to 41 Years for Murder of Federal Officer . 2024-06-12 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  16. Web site: 2020-06-16 . Federal officer shooting suspects Steven Carrillo, Robert Justus 'came to Oakland to kill cops,' FBI says . 2024-06-12 . ABC7 San Francisco . en.
  17. Web site: CDCR Inmate Locator: Charley Charles. 2019-12-29.
  18. Web site: Egelko . Bob . 2008-01-30 . 25-to-life term upheld in latest conviction for man who torched son . 2024-01-23 . San Francisco Chronicle . en.
  19. Web site: Archives . L. A. Times . 2007-01-05 . Appeals court says man who torched son in 1983 is 3-striker . 2024-01-23 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  20. Web site: 2005-02-08 . Gun conviction could bring life in prison . 2024-01-23 . NBC News . en.
  21. Web site: Times . Tony Perry Tony Perry is the former San Diego bureau chief for the Los Angeles . 2010-05-15 . Sex offender John Albert Gardner III sentenced to life in prison . 2024-01-23 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  22. Web site: Black . Caroline . 2010-05-17 . Amber Dubois' Dad to John Gardner III: "He Will Burn in Hell" - CBS News . 2024-01-23 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
  23. Web site: Killer of Amber DuBois, Chelsea King Sentenced to Three Life Terms With No Parole . 2024-01-23 . ABC News . en.
  24. Web site: Rapist of 3-year-old gets 527 years - UPI Archives . 2024-01-23 . UPI . en.
  25. Web site: Inmate Search: Luis Reynaldo Johnson C79631, Ione, California.
  26. Web site: Two men accused of kidnapping and sexually abusing a... - UPI Archives . 2024-01-23 . UPI . en.
  27. Web site: 2024-01-23 . Serial killers you've never heard of . 2024-01-23 . NZ Herald . en-NZ.
  28. News: 1978-02-19 . Man Guilty in ‘Trash Bag’ Deaths Is Charged in 21st Murder Count . 2024-01-23 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  29. Web site: 'Trashbag Killer' recants confession - UPI Archives . 2024-01-23 . UPI . en.
  30. Web site: 2004-12-06 . Jury says Scott Peterson should die . 2024-01-23 . NBC News . en.
  31. News: Marshall . Carolyn . 2004-11-13 . Jury Finds Scott Peterson Guilty of Wife's Murder . 2024-01-23 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  32. Web site: 2004-11-12 . Scotty Peterson Convicted in Murder of Wife Laci . 2024-01-23 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  33. Web site: 2005-03-16 . Peterson Gets Death Sentence - CBS News . 2024-01-23 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
  34. Web site: Witness’s past catches up to him: ’80s cult killer gets ‘third strike’ term for passing bad checks - . 2024-01-23 . en-US.
  35. Web site: 1990-12-03 . Murderer, Ex-Member Key to Yahweh Case . 2024-01-23 . Tulsa World . en.
  36. Web site: Clary . Mike . 1992-03-29 . Star UC Player Now Star Witness in Sect Trial : Cult: Football standout Robert Rozier Jr. tells of random killings, Death Angels and blind devotion in the Florida case against Yahweh Ben Yahweh. . 2024-01-23 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  37. News: Pressley . Sue Anne . 2001-08-18 . No Freedom Of Religion For Yahweh . 2024-01-23 . Washington Post . en-US . 0190-8286.
  38. News: Rohter . Larry . 1992-01-06 . Sect's Racketeering Trial Is Set to Open . 2024-01-23 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
  39. Web site: Rainbow Man' sentenced to three life terms - UPI Archives . 2024-01-23 . UPI . en.
  40. News: IN L.A., 'RAINBOW MAN' IS GIVEN 3 LIFE TERMS . 2024-01-23 . Washington Post . en-US . 0190-8286.
  41. Web site: 2008-05-27 . 'Rainbow Man' found no pot of gold awaiting him . 2024-01-23 . Dallas News . en.
  42. Web site: Ford . Andrea . 1993-07-14 . 'Rainbow Man' Sentenced to 3 Life Terms : Crime: Rollen Stewart, known for his bizarre wig and religious placards, is convicted of taking over a hotel room at LAX and holding a maid hostage. . 2024-01-23 . Los Angeles Times . en-US.
  43. Web site: 2021-07-20 . Convicted Killer Who Sexually Assaulted Modesto Woman's Corpse Denied Parole - CBS Sacramento . 2024-07-12 . www.cbsnews.com . en-US.
  44. Web site: California Incarcerated Records & Information Search (CIRIS) - CDCR . 2024-07-12 . apps.cdcr.ca.gov.
  45. News: 1985-02-07 . Wimberly crime summary 1 . 2024-01-23 . The San Francisco Examiner . 1.

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