South Central Correctional Center

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South Central Correctional Center
South Central Correctional Center
Location255 MO-32
Licking, Missouri
Statusopen
Security classMaximum Security (C-5)
Capacity1596
OpenedJune 2000
Managed by Missouri Department of Corrections

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. [1]

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. [2] There were 18 deaths at the facility in 2023, eight of which were by overdose. [3]

Notable Inmates

Inmate NameRegister NumberStatusDetails
Ray Jackson 183197Serving a life sentence.Convicted of killing 6 women. [4]

References

  1. ↑ Schneider, Jay W. "South Central Correctional Center". Correctional News. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  2. ↑ Keller, Rudi (2025-01-10). "Warden and top supervisor removed from jobs at southwest Missouri prison • Missouri Independent". Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
  3. ↑ Keller, Rudi (2025-01-14). "Missouri prison deaths increase, bringing renewed calls for scrutiny • Missouri Independent". Missouri Independent. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  4. ↑ "Man charged with killing six women - UPI Archives". Archived from the original on 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2024-12-23.

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