Marion Correctional Institution (Florida)
Marion Correctional Institution is a state prison for men in unincorporated Marion County, Florida, near Ocala. It is owned and operated by the Florida Department of Corrections. The facility houses a maximum of 1324 inmates at a mix of security levels. It stands near to Florida's Florida Women's Reception Center and Lowell Correctional Institution, both women's facilities.
Notable Inmates
| Inmate Name | Florida DC Number | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| William David Brown, Jr. | H34171 | Serving a life sentence without parole. | Perpetrator of the 2007 Murder of Ryan Skipper in which Brown and another man, Joseph Bearden, stabbed Skipper to death. |
| Rod Ferrell | 124473 | Serving a life sentence without parole. | "Vampire Killer" |
References
- ^ "2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Marion County, FL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 16 (PDF p. 17/64). Retrieved 2022-08-13.
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- ^ "Marion Correctional Institution". Florida Department of Corrections. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ^ "2 Indicted In Slaying Of Polk Man". The Ledger. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Ryan Skipper Murder Trial: Suspect guilty of 1st degree murder". wtsp.com. 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "2nd person convicted in killing of gay man". 4 November 2009.
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