A 62-year-old woman was found dead at the California Institution for Men in Chino, California, during an overnight visit with her husband, a convicted quadruple murderer. Officials reported that she was strangled. The incident occurred during what is commonly referred to as a conjugal visit, which allows inmates to spend private time with their spouses.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) confirmed the death and stated that an investigation is underway. Both prison officials and local law enforcement are involved in the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the woman's death. The name of the victim has not been officially released pending notification of next of kin.
The husband, whose name is also being withheld at this time, is serving a life sentence for multiple counts of murder. The CDCR is reviewing its policies regarding overnight visits in light of this incident. The purpose of conjugal visits is to foster and maintain family connections for inmates, but security protocols are now being scrutinized to prevent future tragedies.
Woman Killed During Prison Visit with Murder Convict Husband
A 62-year-old woman died at a California state prison during an overnight visit with her husband, who is serving time for four murders. Authorities say she was strangled. The incident is under investigation by prison officials and local law enforcement. Conjugal visits are designed to allow inmates to maintain family ties.