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In a calendar year dominated by stories about prison violence, closures and a historic correction officer strike, a local ...
Robert Maudsley has spent most of his life at HMP Wakefield but recently he was moved to a prison 125 miles away ...
On July 28, 1978, already serving life for double murder, Maudsley killed two fellow prisoners in Wakefield. He was said to have told a prison guard: “There’ll be two short on the roll call.” ...
Wakefield prison, colloquially known as 'Monster Mansion', houses some of the nation's most notorious criminals. Originally established as a house of correction in 1594, it was reconstructed ...
On July 28, 1978, already serving life for double murder, Maudsley killed two fellow prisoners in Wakefield. He was said to have told a prison guard: “There’ll be two short on the roll call.” ...
Peter Sullivan, who was wrongfully imprisoned for nearly four decades at HMP Wakefield for a crime he did not commit, has finally been released, describing the Category A prison as the "worst ...
He said allowing children to experience prison life can "inspire them to make good choices". During a visit to Crigglestone St James Academy in Wakefield, pupils were put through a mock custody ...
Sullivan, who watched the hearing by video from Wakefield prison in northern England, said through his lawyer that he was not resentful and was anxious to see his loved ones. “As god is my ...
Sullivan, who watched the hearing by video from Wakefield prison in northern England, said in a statement that he was not resentful and was anxious to see his loved ones. "As God is my witness ...
Coach Russell Topp doesn’t display much positive emotion to the Wakefield rowing team. He finds it amusing to remain deadpan, even in the most joyous moments. So when his girls’ top varsity ...
Wakefield’s boys lacrosse program has shown grit and determination since Day 1 of the spring. It’s the primary reason the Warriors have burst onto the scene as one of the state’s top up-and ...