Surf Wiki
Save to docs
general/1987-establishments-in-california

From Surf Wiki (app.surf) — the open knowledge base

Mule Creek State Prison

California State Prison for men

Mule Creek State Prison

California State Prison for men

FieldValue
prison_nameMule Creek State Prison (MCSP)
image[[File:Seal of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.png150px]]
locationIone, California
coordinates
statusOperational
capacity3,284
population3,824 (116.4% capacity)
populationdateJanuary 31, 2023
openedJune 1987
managed_byCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
wardenLuis Garnica (Acting)

Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) is a California State Prison for men. It was opened in June 1987, and covers 866 acres located in Ione, California. The prison has a staff of 1,242 and an annual operating budget of $157 million.

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

SNY facility

Location of Ione in Amador County and Amador County in California

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.

2024 conjugal visit incident

In July 2024, Tania Thomas, a 47-year-old woman, was killed by her husband, Anthony Curry. In November 2024, Stephanie Diane Brinson was killed by her husband, David Brinson. Officials announced that conjugal visits were suspended. Curry's representatives have said that they will appeal. An independent investigation is ongoing as of March 2025, and no charges have been filed pending the results of the independent investigation.

Notable inmates

Current notable inmates

Inmate NameRegister NumberStatusDetails
Michael CarsonC88665Serving a 75-to-life sentence; has been eligible for parole, which has been rejected.Serial killer who, along with his wife, Susan Barnes Carson, murdered three people between 1981–1983.
Billy Lee ChaddC05801Serving three life sentences.Murdered three people between 1974–1978.
Steven CarrilloBU0189Serving a 41-year to life sentence.Main perpetrator of the [2020 boogaloo murders](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.
Charley CharlesV79696Serving a life sentence.Attempted murder of his son David in 1983 by trying to burn him alive.
John Albert Gardner IIIAD5185Serving a life sentence without parole.Perpetrator of the rape and murders of 14-year-old Amber Dubois and 17-year-old Chelsea King.
Luis Reynaldo "Tree Frog" JohnsonC79631Serving a 527-year sentence.Sexually abused a 3-year-old girl and 11-year-old boy.
Patrick KearneyB88913Serving 21 life sentences.Serial killer who murdered at least 21 people from 1962–1977.
Scott PetersonV72100Serving a life sentence.Convicted in the murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, and her unborn child.
Robert RozierP99863Serving a life sentence.Currently serving time for check fraud. 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.
Rollen StewartH87708Serving three life sentences.Originally a well-known sports attendee, who always showed up with a colorful wig, was later convicted on kidnapping charges.
Scott Avery FizzellP42992Serving 31 years.
Anthony WimberlyE76231Serving three life sentences.Murdered three people in 1984.

Former notable inmates

  • Robert John Bardo – Stalker and killer of Rebecca Schaeffer, transferred to Avenal State Prison in Avenal, California
  • John Linley Frazier – Mass murderer; committed suicide by hanging in 2009
  • Roger Kibbe – Serial killer and rapist; killed at Mule Creek in 2021
  • Suge Knight – Record producer, music executive, former American football player released in 2004, later charged with manslaughter
  • Bruce Lisker – Wrongfully convicted of murder; released in 2009
  • Big Lurch – Former rapper convicted of killing and cannibalizing his roommate, transferred to California Health Care Facility in Stockton, California
  • Andrew Luster – Rapist, transferred to Valley State Prison
  • Lyle Menendez – Killed his parents alongside his brother, transferred to Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego
  • Gregory Matthews Miley – Accomplice of serial killer William Bonin; murdered in 2016
  • Herbert Mullin – Serial killer and mass murderer, died in prison in August 2022
  • Gregory Powell – Kidnapped two police officers and killed one of them; died of prostate cancer in 2012
  • Geronimo Pratt – Military veteran wrongfully convicted of murder; released in 1997 and died of a heart attack in 2011
  • Hans Reiser – Former computer programmer and entrepreneur convicted of killing his wife, transferred to Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, California
  • David Turpin – Convicted of kidnapping and torturing his own children, transferred to California State Prison, Corcoran
  • Charles 'Tex' Watson – Manson family cult member; later transferred to Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility

References

References

  1. (January 31, 2023). "California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: Monthly Report of Population As of Midnight January 31, 2023".
  2. "CDCR - Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP)". Cdcr.ca.gov.
  3. (2015-05-21). "Inmate who won order for sex reassignment surgery recommended for parole". Los Angeles Times.
  4. Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP). (2011). "Institution Statistics". California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
  5. (July 31, 2022). "California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation: Monthly Report of Population As of Midnight July 31, 2022".
  6. (2005-09-16). "Easing the Hard Time". Los Angeles Times.
  7. (23 March 2025). "Woman who died while visiting incarcerated husband at California prison was strangled, sheriff says".
  8. (26 March 2025). "Family of woman strangled during overnight prison visit calls for suspending them".
  9. Castle, Lauren. "'Witch killer' Michael Bear Carson denied parole years after living in Arizona".
  10. "Couple admits ritual killings - UPI Archives".
  11. (2013-11-06). "Humboldt County: Murder, Mayhem and Marijuana".
  12. "A Woman Had Happy Childhood Memories of Her 'Loving' Dad. Then She Found Out He Was a Serial Killer".
  13. (October 28, 1982). "3 life sentences, for killer Billy Lee Chadd". Chula Vista Star-News.
  14. (2021-08-25). "Billy Lee Chadd: Inside the mind of a Vegas Serial Killer".
  15. (2022-08-27). "Boogaloo militia extremist Steven Carrillo gets life sentence for murdering Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff's Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller - CBS San Francisco".
  16. "Suspect in sergeant's slaying now charged in killing of federal officer in Oakland: Officials".
  17. (2020-06-12). "Man accused in deputy ambush scrawled extremist 'Boogaloo' phrases in blood".
  18. Traub, Alex. (2022-06-04). "Ex-Air Force Sergeant Sentenced to 41 Years for Murder of Federal Officer". The New York Times.
  19. (2020-06-16). "Federal officer shooting suspects Steven Carrillo, Robert Justus 'came to Oakland to kill cops,' FBI says".
  20. "CDCR Inmate Locator: Charley Charles".
  21. Egelko, Bob. (2008-01-30). "25-to-life term upheld in latest conviction for man who torched son".
  22. Archives, L. A. Times. (2007-01-05). "Appeals court says man who torched son in 1983 is 3-striker".
  23. (2005-02-08). "Gun conviction could bring life in prison".
  24. 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".
  25. Black, Caroline. (2010-05-17). "Amber Dubois' Dad to John Gardner III: "He Will Burn in Hell" - CBS News".
  26. "Killer of Amber DuBois, Chelsea King Sentenced to Three Life Terms With No Parole".
  27. "Rapist of 3-year-old gets 527 years - UPI Archives".
  28. "Inmate Search: Luis Reynaldo Johnson C79631, Ione, California".
  29. "Two men accused of kidnapping and sexually abusing a... - UPI Archives".
  30. (2024-01-23). "Serial killers you've never heard of".
  31. (1978-02-19). "Man Guilty in ‘Trash Bag’ Deaths Is Charged in 21st Murder Count". The New York Times.
  32. "'Trashbag Killer' recants confession - UPI Archives".
  33. (2004-12-06). "Jury says Scott Peterson should die".
  34. Marshall, Carolyn. (2004-11-13). "Jury Finds Scott Peterson Guilty of Wife's Murder". The New York Times.
  35. (2004-11-12). "Scotty Peterson Convicted in Murder of Wife Laci".
  36. (2005-03-16). "Peterson Gets Death Sentence - CBS News".
  37. "Witness’s past catches up to him: '80s cult killer gets 'third strike' term for passing bad checks -".
  38. (1990-12-03). "Murderer, Ex-Member Key to Yahweh Case".
  39. 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.".
  40. Pressley, Sue Anne. (2001-08-18). "No Freedom Of Religion For Yahweh". Washington Post.
  41. Rohter, Larry. (1992-01-06). "Sect's Racketeering Trial Is Set to Open". The New York Times.
  42. "Rainbow Man' sentenced to three life terms - UPI Archives".
  43. "IN L.A., 'RAINBOW MAN' IS GIVEN 3 LIFE TERMS". Washington Post.
  44. (2008-05-27). "'Rainbow Man' found no pot of gold awaiting him".
  45. 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.".
  46. (2021-07-20). "Convicted Killer Who Sexually Assaulted Modesto Woman's Corpse Denied Parole - CBS Sacramento".
  47. "California Incarcerated Records & Information Search (CIRIS) - CDCR".
  48. (1985-02-07). "Wimberly crime summary 1". The San Francisco Examiner.
Info: Wikipedia Source

This article was imported from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License. Content has been adapted to SurfDoc format. Original contributors can be found on the article history page.

1987-establishments-in-california prisons-in-california buildings-and-structures-in-amador-county,-california prisons-completed-in-the-1980s
Want to explore this topic further?

Ask Mako anything about Mule Creek State Prison — get instant answers, deeper analysis, and related topics.

Research with Mako

Free with your Surf account

Content sourced from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This content may have been generated or modified by AI. CloudSurf Software LLC is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of AI-generated content. Always verify important information from primary sources.

Report