Top 10 Most Dangerous Prisons in America

A prison can never be considered as a place of luxuries and enjoyment. Here the criminals are kept for several years or for a lifetime just to punish them for the sins they’d done. There are so many dangerous prisons in the world, but when it comes to name the prisons of America, I must say that some of them are equipped with simple inmate privileges such as access to recreation fields, gym, sports equipment and hearty meals, while others are enough bad to make the lives of prisoners a hell on earth. Let us take a look at the list of top 10 most dangerous prisons in America.

10. Idaho Correctional Center, Kuna, Idaho

Due to its combination of gang violence and severe understaffing, Idaho Correctional Center is regarded as a “gladiator school.” This prison is situated in Idaho, USA. According to a 2010 lawsuit, the violence in this prison is every promoted by the management, and the overall environment here is too dangerous for the newcomer criminals, because they never know how threatening the senior criminals are going to be.

9. Julia Tutwiler Prison, Wetumpka, Alabama 

It is all-female prison, and has a history of claims and lawsuits alleging sexual abuse on behalf of the staff members. The prisoners become pregnant by the male guards. This prison is a worse experience for a lady who has been brought here for punishment of some minor crimes. The females who reject sexual relationships are lead to solitary confinement or various forms of physical punishments.

8. Walnut Grove Youth Correctional Facility, Leake County, Mississippi

There have been various reports about the most brutal crimes committed by the prisoners of this prison. It is the hub of young criminals. Assault, rape and psychological abuse are common occurrences of this prison, and the staff members accuse the youngsters, and contribute to violence between inmates.

7. Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, Sullivan County, Indiana

What makes this prison horrible is the too much crowd of prisoners. The lack of security and proper food here, sometimes, lead to violent attacks. Sometimes the attacks end up in murder of prisoners.

6. United States Penitentiary Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia

This prison is known for housing transfer inmates in 56-square-foot isolation cells for weeks on end. Its one of the famous events was of 1987 when the riots of Cuban detainees were burnt here. The guards and inmates were brought to the hospitals, and many had lost their lives.

5. Ely State Prison, Ely, Nevada

The Ely State Prison is situated in Nevada. It is considered to be the hub of prisoners who remained involved in mistreatment with the companions and psychological intimidation. The use of drugs inside the prison is common. Both the prisoners and guards are involved in this crime.

4. Attica Correctional Facility, Attica, New York

This notorious prison is the house of inmates who are brought here from the facilities due to disciplinary problems. This prison holds so many dangerous criminals from all corners of the world. It is famous for its 1971 riot that had led to 40 deaths including 10 civilians.

3. Sing Sing Correctional Facility, Ossining, New York

This is another notorious prison which has hosted a number of violent criminals. Some of its most popular inmates have included Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, who were sent to the electric chair and Charles “Lucky” Luciano.

2. Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola, Louisiana

The Louisiana State Penitentiary is also known as the Alcatraz of the South. It is one of the biggest security centers of the state. Its approximate population is 50,000. The criminals here remain involved in widespread violence and inmate abuse. There are reports of commonplace sexual slavery about this prison.

1. Orleans Parish Prison, New Orleans, Louisiana

This prison is known for staff misconduct. The Orleans Parish Prison, or OPP, is said to have various issues with guards who let the prisoners remain involved in inmate violence. During 2012, the prison sent 23 inmates to the emergency room because of some incident occurred inside the prison, leading them to injuries and deaths. The violent encounters are common in this prison.