Alabama’s Ultra-violent Prison System

Written By Augustus Turner

The pervasive violence Rose encounters at Phillips reflects the extensive reporting on Alabama’s correctional system as one of the single-most dangerous places on planet Earth, as documented in multiple federal investigations, legal filings, and journalism.

Alabama Smart Justice: Alabama Prisons Among Deadliest Places on Earth

EJI: Homicide Rate in Alabama Prisons Five Times Higher Than State

The Guardian: Documentary — The Alabama Solution (2025)

Alabama Appleseed Prison Report

AL.com: Who Killed Daniel Williams? A Tale of Terror in Alabama Prisons

EJI: Officer Describes Corruption and Violence in Alabama Prisons

Augustus Turner
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