Jackson Correctional Institution (Florida)
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Interactive map of Jackson Correctional Institution | |
| Location |
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|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Minimum, medium, and close |
| Capacity | 2,096 = 1,346 (main) + 573 (satellites) |
| Population | 1,554 = 1,161 (main) + 393 (satellites) (July 2025) |
| Opened | 1991 |
| Managed by | Florida Department of Corrections |
| Warden | Heath Holland |
The Jackson Correctional Institution (JACCI) is a state prison for men located in Malone, Jackson County, Florida, owned and operated by the Florida Department of Corrections.[1] This facility has a mix of security levels, including minimum, medium, and close, and houses adult male offenders. Jackson first opened in 1991, has two work camps (Jackson Work Camp and Graceville Work Camp), and has a maximum capacity of 2,096 prisoners.[2]
History
JAACI was estimated to cost about $15 million (equivalent to $36,965,104 in 2025).[3]
Notable inmates
| Inmate Name | Register Number | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidel Lopez | B15765 | Serving a life sentence.[4][5] | Convicted of the 2015 murder of his girlfriend, Maria Nemeth, with the motivation of the killing being she mentioned another man's name during sex.[6][7][8][9] |
References
- ↑ "Jackson Correctional Institution". Florida Department of Corrections. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ↑ "Physical and Mental Health Survey - Jackson Correctional Institution" (PDF). Florida Correctional Medical Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 31, 2026.
- ↑ Gray, Edith (July 15, 1990). "Malone prison a boost". Jackson County Floridan. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Florida man sentenced to life in prison for disemboweling girlfriend". New York Daily News. 2017-08-04. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ↑ "'Monster' who ripped out girlfriend's intestines for yelling her husband's name during sex gets life in prison". The Independent. 2017-08-04. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ↑ "Florida murder suspect accused of disemboweling girlfriend (w/video)". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ↑ Roustan, Wayne K. (2015-09-22). "Florida murder suspect accused of disemboweling girlfriend". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ↑ Golgowski, Nina (2015-09-21). "Florida man disemboweled girlfriend after she cried out ex's name during sex: cops". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ↑ "Man pleads guilty to killing and disembowelling his girlfriend". The New Zealand Herald. 2024-02-17. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
