The G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility is a state prison for men located in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, owned and operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections.[1]
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| Location | 3500 N Elm Avenue Jackson, Michigan |
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| Status | open |
| Security class | mixed |
| Capacity | 1974 |
| Opened | 1985 |
| Managed by | Michigan Department of Corrections |
This facility dates from 1985. Cotton, which is an inmate educational facility, is one portion of the former Michigan State Prison, described as the largest walled prison in the world as late as 1981, when it was rocked by extensive, damaging riots.[2] The prison was divided in 1988 into smaller institutions. As of 2016, Cotton and three other components remain open:
- the Parnall Correctional Facility, a minimum security prison
- the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, an intake and processing facility for all male state prisoners
- the Cooper Street Correctional Facility, a discharge and processing facility
Notable Inmates
edit| Inmate Name | Register Number | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Eric Armstrong | 362407 / 2084912M | Serving a life sentence. | Convicted of murdering 5 female sex workers in the 1990s.[3][4][5][6] |
References
edit- ^ "G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility". Michigan Department of Corrections. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ^ "Largest Walled Prison "Totally Locked Down"". Washington PA Observer-Reporter. Associated Press. 28 May 1981. Retrieved 10 August 2016.
- ^ Christian, Nichole M. (2000-04-14). "Ex-Sailor Linked to Slayings Of Prostitutes Worldwide". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Killer admits guilt in 3 more murders". Chicago Tribune. 2001-06-19. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Ex-Sailor Admits to Killings, Police Say". Washington Post. 2024-01-10. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "No Bail For Suspected Serial Killer - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2000-04-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13.