Paul Flores, the convicted killer of college student Kristin Smart, was stabbed at a California prison for the second time in a year. The attack, which occurred in the recreation yard at Pleasant Valley State Prison, is being investigated as an attempted homicide. Flores, who is serving a 25 years to life sentence for Smart's murder, was transported to a medical facility and later returned to the prison in fair condition. The inmate suspected in the assault has been placed in restricted housing, and two suspected inmate-manufactured weapons were recovered.
Joran van der Sloot, serving a 28-year sentence in Peru for the murder of a Peruvian student, was attacked by inmates in prison. He was also sentenced to 20 years in Alabama for extortion and wire fraud related to Natalee Holloway's case. Van der Sloot suffered bruises and lacerations but will not be punished as he did not initiate the fight. He confessed to Holloway's murder in 2012 and attempted extortion, and is serving concurrent sentences for both crimes.
Joran van der Sloot, serving a 28-year sentence in a Peruvian prison for the murder of Stephany Flores Ramirez, was attacked by two inmates, sustaining bruises and lacerations. Known for his arrogance and combative nature, van der Sloot has made enemies in prison, with officials acknowledging that many want him dead. His release date is set for 2045, and if released early, he would return to the U.S. to serve the balance of a 20-year sentence for extorting Natalee Holloway's family.
An inmate, John Turscak, has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted in George Floyd's killing, approximately 22 times with an improvised knife in an attack he had been planning for a month. Turscak stated that the attack was symbolic with the Black Lives Matter movement and the "Black Hand" symbol associated with the Mexican Mafia. Chauvin suffered serious bodily injury but was quickly subdued by corrections officers. Turscak has also been charged with other counts related to the attack. Chauvin is currently serving concurrent sentences for Floyd's murder and pleaded guilty to federal charges.
A corrections officer at Smith State Prison in Georgia was killed after being attacked by an inmate with a homemade weapon. The officer, Robert Clark, was escorting two offenders when one of them assaulted him from behind. Another inmate who tried to help was also injured. Clark died from his injuries, while the other inmate remains hospitalized. The inmate responsible for the attack is expected to be charged. This incident is part of a series of troubling incidents at the prison, including the firing and arrest of the warden on various charges. An investigation has also revealed numerous cases of Georgia Department of Corrections employees being arrested for crimes on the job.
Correctional Officer Robert Clark has died after being attacked by an inmate at Smith State Prison in Georgia. The inmate assaulted Clark from behind with a homemade weapon while he was escorting two inmates from the dining hall. Another inmate who tried to assist Clark was also assaulted. Clark and the assisting inmate were both taken to local hospitals, but Clark succumbed to his injuries. Layton Lester, the inmate responsible for the attack, will be charged with assault and murder.
