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Calls for Security Overhaul After Prison Murders

3/25/2025

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California's Mule Creek State Prison is under fire following the tragic murders of two women during conjugal visits. Stephanie Dowells, 62, was strangled in November, and Tania Thomas, 47, was killed in July. These shocking incidents have ignited urgent demands for enhanced security and a thorough review of inmate visitation policies to ensure the safety of families.

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Story summary

California's Mule Creek State Prison is under fire following the tragic murders of two women during conjugal visits. Stephanie Dowells, 62, was strangled in November, and Tania Thomas, 47, was killed in July. These shocking incidents have ignited urgent demands for enhanced security and a thorough review of inmate visitation policies to ensure the safety of families.