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Inmate Under Investigation for Triple Homicide in Arizona Prison

4/9/2025

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Ricky Wassenaar, an Arizona inmate serving 16 life sentences, is under investigation for the tragic deaths of three fellow inmates at Tucson's Cimarron Unit on April 4. The Arizona Department of Corrections claims he acted with intent to harm, reigniting fears over security lapses linked to his infamous 2004 prison hostage crisis.

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Ricky Wassenaar, an Arizona inmate serving 16 life sentences, is under investigation for the tragic deaths of three fellow inmates at Tucson's Cimarron Unit on April 4. The Arizona Department of Corrections claims he acted with intent to harm, reigniting fears over security lapses linked to his infamous 2004 prison hostage crisis.