South Central Correctional Center
The South Central Correctional Center is a state prison for men located in Licking, Texas County, Missouri, owned and operated by the Missouri Department of Corrections. The facility houses a maximum of 2500 inmates, and opened in June 2000.
In 2025, SCCC's Warden since 2019, Michele Buckner, ended her employment following allegations of loose security leading to drugs and other contraband entering the facility. There were 18 deaths at the facility in 2023, eight of which were by overdose.
Notable Inmates
| Inmate Name | Register Number | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Jackson | 183197 | Serving a life sentence. | Convicted of killing 6 women. |
References
- ^ Schneider, Jay W. "South Central Correctional Center". Correctional News. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
- ^ Keller, Rudi (2025-01-10). "Warden and top supervisor removed from jobs at southwest Missouri prison • Missouri Independent". Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- ^ Keller, Rudi (2025-01-14). "Missouri prison deaths increase, bringing renewed calls for scrutiny • Missouri Independent". Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
- ^ "Man charged with killing six women - UPI Archives". Archived from the original on 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
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