Baldwin State Prison (Hardwick): capacity, deaths and violence, prosecutions, lawsuits, staffing, money and audits
Baldwin State Prison: the public record, 2015 to 2026
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Budget & Spending
Georgia's prison budget rose from $1.53 billion in fiscal 2024 to an all-time peak of $1.91 billion in fiscal 2025, then settled near $1.79 billion for fiscal 2027. Across that arc the money moved toward health contracts, private beds and surveillance technology while the state-operated prison program, food service and education shrank. GPS's own budget series has since corrected several of its earlier headline claims, and the gap between what the state appropriates and what it can show for it remains the central accountability problem.
11,375 data points
Mortality & Deaths in Custody
Georgia's prison system recorded at least 1,915 deaths in custody between January 1, 2020, and the registry cutoff — a floor, not a total, because the Georgia Department of Corrections reports deaths roughly two months late and stopped publishing cause of death in March 2024. Homicides rose from a ceiling of nine a year (2011–2018) to 142 across 2018–2023, a 95.8% increase in the last three years, while the department's own mortality data classified obvious homicides as unknown and medical examiners recorded at least 44 overdose deaths the department had labeled natural or undetermined. The same reporting collapse now covers suicide, heat death, and medical neglect — the categories in which the state's own records show people dying unattended in cells for days.
8,758 data points
Oversight & Accountability
Georgia runs one of the largest prison systems in the United States with no independent body empowered to inspect it, and every internal mechanism that might substitute for outside oversight — the Board of Corrections, the Office of Professional Standards, the inmate grievance system, PREA audits, ACA accreditation, and the department's own mortality reviews — is staffed, funded, and answered to by the agency it would police. The result is a documented pattern in which the only functioning accountability actor has been the federal government: a Justice Department investigation opened in 2016, expanded twice, and concluded in October 2024 with a finding that Georgia's prisons violate the Eighth Amendment, followed by no consent decree, no enforcement action, and no new federal prosecution of prison staff. This page collects what the record shows about how oversight fails in Georgia, how the failures are measured, and what the evidence says an actual oversight mechanism would require.
16,182 data points
Staffing Crisis
Georgia's prison system has run correctional officer vacancy rates above 50 percent since 2021, with ten of its largest facilities above 70 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Justice's October 2024 findings and the state's own budget testimony. Turnover compounds the shortfall: 82.7 percent of officers hired between January 2021 and November 2024 left within a year, and Georgia ranks last among the 50 states in correctional officer pay. Federal investigators, state-hired consultants and the Georgia Senate Study Committee have each identified staffing as the primary mechanism behind the violence, delayed medical response and unchecked gang control documented inside the system.
9,994 data points
Violence & Safety
Georgia's prisons kill people at several times the national rate, and the state's own records understate how often. A three-year federal civil rights investigation concluded in October 2024 that Georgia violates the Eighth Amendment by failing to protect incarcerated people from violence and sexual abuse, finding "near-constant life-threatening violence" and gang control of housing units. The documented record runs from 142 homicides in six years to more than 1,400 violent incidents in sixteen months — and a death registry that keeps growing.
11,037 data points
Key Findings
The most impactful data from this research collection. Tap a card for the full finding and its source.
The finding
The AJC's chart of worst-staffed Georgia prisons for correctional officers lists Baldwin State Prison (medium security) with a 73.6% vacancy rate and a 26.5% filled rate.
The finding
The AJC's list states Baldwin State Prison recorded 8 homicides, including Joshua Emanuel Williams, 22, who died July 3, 2020 of multiple sharp force injuries.
The finding
At the time of Walter Berry's promotion to Warden effective December 1, 2020, GDC stated Berry would oversee 248 staff at the facility and approximately 981 medium-security beds.
The finding
McClinton was transferred to Baldwin State Prison and housed in a general prison population dorm rather than protective custody, where another prisoner, a Bloods gang member, stabbed him to death.
The finding
GDC's PREA audit of Baldwin State Prison lists Operational Capacity as 648 at 143% utilization and Physical Capacity as 981 at 94% utilization.
The finding
A U.S. Attorney's Office press release announced that more than 45 current and former Georgia Department of Corrections officers and contract correctional officers had been charged in seven separate federal indictments with smuggling contraband into prisons and accepting bribe payments to protect drug deals in an FBI undercover operation.
The finding
The Union-Recorder reported that District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale III said there were nine murder cases yet to be tried in Baldwin County involving 14 defendants.
The finding
The Union-Recorder reported that of the nine murder cases in Baldwin County, five involve the slayings of inmates at Baldwin State Prison near Milledgeville.
The finding
Reddish, bluish marks were seen on the neck of the Baldwin State Prison inmate found unresponsive in his cell, identified by the Baldwin County Deputy Coroner as Ricky Mathis Jr., with no other visible injuries reported.
The finding
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Baldwin State Prison's correctional officer vacancy rate at 73.06%, with 563 inmates, among 'the 12 worst-staffed prisons in Georgia,' with staffing figures and inmate populations taken from August 2023 reports.
The finding
The AJC's list records Edward Jamar McCloud, 40, as a Baldwin State Prison homicide on July 23, 2021, from sharp force injury to the neck.
The finding
A report by the Southern Center for Human Rights, described in a CNN article, named Baldwin State Prison, Hays State Prison and Smith State Prison as particularly dangerous Georgia prisons.
The finding
The U.S. Department of Justice's Georgia prisons findings report describes an instance in which a person incarcerated at Baldwin was assaulted in his housing unit by members of the Gangster Disciples gang with a lock in a sock, after which the victim was placed in segregation in a cell with an individual from the same gang that had attacked him.
All Data Points
173 verified data points extracted from primary sources.
Artinez Ceaser identified as deceased Baldwin State Prison inmate Case detail
A 33-year-old inmate found deceased in his cell at Baldwin State Prison near Milledgeville was identified by local and state authorities as Artinez Ceaser, according to GDC deputy director of communications Lori Benoit.
Vincent Reshad Dyer homicide at Baldwin State Prison Case detail
The AJC's list records Vincent Reshad Dyer, 50, as a Baldwin State Prison homicide on Aug. 21, 2024, from sharp force chest trauma, stabbed by others with sharp instruments. Incident report data shows a homicide, fight and contraband.
Baldwin Warden Cedric Taylor presented Facilities Division update and Lifers program Finding
Board of Corrections minutes record that Warden Cedric Taylor presented a Facilities Division update of Baldwin State Prison and talked briefly about the facility's Lifers program.
Donnie Russell Rowe housed at Baldwin State Prison Case detail
Escaped inmate Donnie Russell Rowe (GDC #0001110632) was serving Life Without Parole for armed robbery and was housed at Baldwin State Prison in Milledgeville, Georgia, per GDC's June 13, 2017 press release.
Traquan Rashad Bangs convicted of murder at Baldwin State Prison Case detail
Traquan Rashad Bangs was convicted by a jury of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of prohibited items by an inmate for stabbing Vincent Dyer multiple times with a homemade weapon on the afternoon of Aug. 21, 2024, at Baldwin State Prison.
Driver v. Baldwin State Prison dismissed without prejudice Legal fact
Driver v. Baldwin State Prison was dismissed without prejudice by the district judge, with the plaintiff's motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis denied as moot.
Inmate Johnny Vaughn killed after altercation at Baldwin State Prison Case detail
The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed the death of inmate Johnny Vaughn at Baldwin State Prison 'after an altercation with several inmates.' The death was being investigated by GDC's Office of Professional Standards, with the county coroner to determine manner and cause pending GBI autopsy results.
John Jeanes named Warden of Baldwin State Prison effective October 16, 2013 Policy
GDC Commissioner Brian Owens announced the reassignment of John Jeanes as Warden of Baldwin State Prison effective October 16, 2013. The facility is located in Hardwick, Georgia.
Coroner pronounced Ceaser deceased at 7 p.m. July 3 Case detail
Baldwin County Coroner Steve Chapple said he pronounced Artinez Ceaser deceased at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3, and believed the inmate had been deceased for several hours.
Bostick Correctional Institution opened as 500-bed facility Policy
GDC's 1987 annual report states that Bostick Correctional Institution in Hardwick opened that fiscal year as a 500-bed facility converted from an existing state-owned building, designed primarily for DUI and habitual-violator offenders.
Source
Cedric Taylor listed as Warden of Baldwin State Prison at Board of Corrections meeting Finding
Cedric Taylor was listed as Warden of Baldwin State Prison among the attendees of a Georgia Board of Corrections meeting.
Ricky Dubose housed at Baldwin State Prison Case detail
Escaped inmate Ricky Dubose (GDC #1000492869) was serving a 20-year sentence for armed robbery and was housed at Baldwin State Prison in Milledgeville, Georgia, per GDC's June 13, 2017 press release.
Vincent Dyer pronounced deceased at scene by deputy coroner Case detail
The victim in the Baldwin State Prison stabbing case, Vincent Dyer, was pronounced deceased at the scene by a deputy coroner with the Baldwin County Coroner's Office.
Acquitted inmates led out by GDC Interdiction Response Team Case detail
After acquittal, Daniels, Gordon, and Steed were led out of the courtroom by Baldwin County Sheriff's Office Court Security Detail deputies and members of the Georgia Department of Corrections Interdiction Response Team.
Martin v. Baldwin State Prison dismissed without prejudice Legal fact
Martin v. Baldwin State Prison ended when the district judge adopted a report and recommendation and granted a motion to dismiss without prejudice.
AJC homicide list: Vaughn, 39, stab wound to torso Case detail
The AJC's list of people killed in Georgia's prison system records Johnny Lee Vaughn, 39, as a Baldwin State Prison homicide on Oct. 4, 2023, from a stab wound to the torso; GDC said he died after a fight involving multiple inmates.
Baldwin State Prison staffing and capacity at 2013 warden announcement: 312 staff, 925 beds Statistic
At the time of John Jeanes' appointment as Warden in October 2013, GDC stated he would oversee 312 staff members and 925 beds/capacity at Baldwin State Prison.
312 staff members vs. 925 beds/capacity
Ceaser found unresponsive about 1 p.m. with no visible injuries Case detail
Ceaser was found unresponsive in his cell about 1 p.m. that day, and Baldwin County Coroner Steve Chapple said there were no visible injuries.
Baldwin programs described at Board of Corrections meeting Policy
At a Board of Corrections meeting, Warden Taylor described programs offered at Baldwin State Prison including Motivation for Change, Matrix Early Recovery Skills, Sex Offender Psycho-Educational Programming, Graphic Arts/OJT Programs, Faith and Character Program, Integrity Project and the Mission Possible Lifers' Group.
Escape from Baldwin State Prison Transfer Squad during transport Case detail
GDC Commissioner Gregory C. Dozier confirmed that two inmates being transported between Hancock State Prison and Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison escaped by overpowering two Baldwin State Prison Transfer Squad officers.
Traquan Rashad Bangs sentenced to life without parole plus five years Legal fact
Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Superior Court Chief Judge Alison T. Burleson sentenced Traquan Rashad Bangs to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus five years, for the murder of Vincent Dyer at Baldwin State Prison.
Baldwin State Prison correctional officer vacancy rate 73.6% Statistic
The AJC's chart of worst-staffed Georgia prisons for correctional officers lists Baldwin State Prison (medium security) with a 73.6% vacancy rate and a 26.5% filled rate.
73.6 % vacancy rate vs. 26.5 % filled rate
McKinney v. Baldwin State Prison Medical Staff dismissed for failure to prosecute Legal fact
McKinney v. Baldwin State Prison Medical Staff was dismissed for failure to prosecute.
Michael Anthony Dawson Jr. strangled at Baldwin, Dec. 25, 2019 Case detail
Michael Anthony Dawson Jr., 34, was strangled to death at Baldwin State Prison on Dec. 25, 2019; Albert B. Glover was arrested in January 2020 on a murder charge in connection with the death.
Baldwin State Prison housed 925 close security male inmates at 2013 warden announcement Statistic
GDC stated that as Warden, John Jeanes would be responsible for overseeing 312 staff members and 925 close security male inmates at Baldwin State Prison.
925 close security male inmates
GDC: no altercation or foul play signs in Ceaser death Quote
GDC deputy director of communications Lori Benoit said there were no reports of an altercation and no signs of foul play in the death of the Baldwin State Prison inmate identified as Artinez Ceaser.
Baldwin PREA audit 2015 standards results Finding
A PREA audit of Baldwin State Prison reported 4 standards exceeded, 35 standards met, and 0 standards not met.
Board approved naming Baldwin buildings after fallen officers Policy
The Board of Corrections approved naming buildings at Baldwin State Prison and Telfair State Prison after fallen officers.
Former Baldwin officer Chelsey Mayweather convicted of drug and extortion charges Case detail
Chelsey Mayweather, 25, of Milledgeville, Georgia, formerly a Correctional Officer at Baldwin State Prison, was convicted by a federal jury of two counts of attempting to distribute cocaine and/or methamphetamine, and two counts of extortion under color of official right.
Michael Kendrick promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Baldwin State Prison Policy
GDC Commissioner Gregory C. Dozier announced the promotion of Michael Kendrick to Deputy Warden of Security at Baldwin State Prison effective April 1, 2018; Kendrick would oversee 282 staff members.
Witness in Baldwin prison homicide also murdered, charge against Brandon Hill may be dismissed Case detail
Defense attorney Carl Cansino told a judge that the murder charge against Brandon Hill for a homicide at Baldwin State Prison may be dismissed because the only witness to the crime has also been murdered.
Preston v. Baldwin State Prison Medical Staff dismissed without prejudice Legal fact
Preston v. Baldwin State Prison Medical Staff was dismissed without prejudice.
Dunigan and Bussler accused of murdering David Michael Watson Case detail
Two former Baldwin State Prison inmates, Timothy Dunigan and Trinity Bussler, were accused of murdering David Michael Watson by choking him, stabbing him about the face, neck and back, and placing him face down on his bunk before setting it afire, according to local and state authorities.
Tracey Lumpkin promoted to Deputy Warden of Care & Treatment at Baldwin State Prison Policy
GDC Commissioner Brian Owens announced the promotion of Tracey Lumpkin to Deputy Warden of Care & Treatment at Baldwin State Prison effective October 1, 2014.
FY2014 MEP infrastructure repairs at four prisons totaled $2,720,000 Statistic
GDC's FY2014 Annual Fiscal Report states that repair and replacement of failing critical equipment infrastructure components such as boilers, cooling towers, emergency generators, and heating water loop systems at Baldwin State Prison, Rutledge State Prison, Autry State Prison, and Georgia State Prison had combined costs totaling $2,720,000.
$2.7M USD
Baldwin housing units and segregation population 2015 Statistic
Baldwin State Prison has ten housing units, with seven units where most of the general population resides, and three segregation units that housed 117 inmates.
117 inmates in segregation
GDC statewide visitation suspension for COVID-19 Policy
Following a directive from Governor Kemp, GDC suspended visitation at all correctional facilities statewide, effective through April 10, 2020, in response to COVID-19.
Correctional Officer Jessica Brown charged with bribery and attempted drug trafficking Case detail
A U.S. Attorney's Office press release named Jessica Brown, age 30, of Milledgeville, Georgia, a Correctional Officer at Baldwin State Prison, as charged with accepting bribe payments to protect drug transactions and with attempted drug trafficking.
Snelling v. Baldwin State Prison dismissed without prejudice Legal fact
Snelling v. Baldwin State Prison (the 2018 case) was dismissed without prejudice by the district judge.
Trevonza Bobbitt promoted to Warden of Baldwin State Prison effective January 1, 2018 Policy
GDC Commissioner Gregory C. Dozier announced the promotion of Trevonza Bobbitt to Warden at Baldwin State Prison effective January 1, 2018.
FY2014 Baldwin food services converted from reheat to full-service kitchen at $1,600,000 Statistic
GDC's FY2014 Annual Fiscal Report states GDC converted the food services area of Baldwin State Prison from a reheat facility to a full-service kitchen at a total cost of $1,600,000.
$1.6M USD
Baldwin designed capacity 981 and population 950 (2015 PREA) Statistic
A PREA audit report for Baldwin State Prison states the designed facility capacity is 981 and the current population of the facility is 950.
981 designed capacity vs. 950 current population
Statewide GDC lockdown after Dooly fight sent 9 inmates to hospital Case detail
GDC placed all of its facilities statewide on lockdown after a fight at Dooly State Prison sent nine inmates to the hospital, with a GDC spokesperson saying 'Out of an abundance of caution, all GDC facilities have been placed on lockdown until further notice.'
Inmate David Watson killed by choking and stabbing at Baldwin Case detail
GDC Special Agent Nathan Adkerson stated in a murder warrant affidavit that the accused caused the death of inmate David Watson by choking him and stabbing him about the face, neck and lower back multiple times.
AJC lists 8 homicides at Baldwin State Prison Statistic
The AJC's list states Baldwin State Prison recorded 8 homicides, including Joshua Emanuel Williams, 22, who died July 3, 2020 of multiple sharp force injuries.
8 homicides
Three former inmates indicted for 2021 murder of Jose Garcia Ibrra Case detail
A Baldwin County grand jury indicted Kevonta Daykwon Daniels, Tarez Rashan Gordon, and Tyquerion Steed on charges of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault for the June 15, 2021 slaying of inmate Jose Garcia Ibrra at Baldwin State Prison.
Parson v. Baldwin State Prison dismissed without prejudice Legal fact
Parson v. Baldwin State Prison was dismissed by the district judge without prejudice.
Baldwin State Prison staffing and capacity at 2018 warden announcement: 360 staff, 954 beds Statistic
At the time of Trevonza Bobbitt's promotion to Warden effective January 1, 2018, GDC stated Bobbitt would oversee 360 staff members and 954 beds/capacity at Baldwin State Prison.
360 staff members vs. 954 beds/capacity
DOJ opened statewide civil investigation into Georgia prison conditions Sept. 14, 2021 Legal fact
On September 14, 2021, the Justice Department announced it had opened a statewide civil investigation into conditions of confinement of prisoners held in Georgia's prisons, to examine whether Georgia provides prisoners reasonable protection from physical harm at the hands of other prisoners.
Baldwin PREA 2015 full compliance finding Finding
This PREA audit found Baldwin State Prison exceeded 4 standards, met 35 standards, did not meet 0 standards, and had 4 standards not applicable, and the auditor stated the facility was in full compliance with PREA standards.
Four prisons suspended Memorial Day visitation after Dooly lockdown Policy
Following the Dooly State Prison altercation and statewide lockdown, GDC said Dooly State Prison, Washington State Prison, Ware State Prison and Hancock State Prison would not hold visitation during the Memorial Day weekend, while other prisons would hold regular visitation hours subject to change.
Joshua Emanuel Williams died of sharp force injuries; lawsuit alleges cellmate placement Case detail
Joshua Emanuel Williams, 22, died July 3, 2020, at Baldwin State Prison of multiple sharp force injuries; a lawsuit by his mother alleges he was placed in a cell with an inmate who had stabbed other inmates.
Shearer v. Baldwin State Prison dismissed Legal fact
Shearer v. Baldwin State Prison was dismissed after the district judge adopted a report and recommendation and granted a motion to dismiss.
Walter Berry promoted to Warden of Baldwin State Prison effective December 1, 2020 Policy
GDC Commissioner Timothy C. Ward announced the promotion of Walter Berry to Warden at Baldwin State Prison effective December 1, 2020.
Three inmate letters preceded Baldwin PREA audit Methodology note
In this PREA audit of Baldwin State Prison, three letters from inmates of the prison were mailed to the auditor ahead of the audit and the three inmates were interviewed by the auditor.
Jose Garcia Ibrra murder at Baldwin State Prison on June 15 Case detail
The murder of Jose Garcia Ibrra took place at Baldwin State Prison on Laying Farm Road sometime between noon and 2 p.m. on June 15.
Pipore v. Baldwin State Prison dismissed without prejudice Legal fact
Pipore v. Baldwin State Prison was dismissed by the district judge without prejudice.
Baldwin State Prison staffing and capacity at 2020 warden announcement: 248 staff, ~981 medium-security beds Statistic
At the time of Walter Berry's promotion to Warden effective December 1, 2020, GDC stated Berry would oversee 248 staff at the facility and approximately 981 medium-security beds.
248 staff vs. 981 medium-security beds (approximately)
Teketa Jester listed as Baldwin Warden (2026) Policy
GDC's Facility Operations directory, updated 10/16/2026, lists Teketa Jester as Warden of Baldwin State Prison, with Rodney Gardner as a Deputy Warden Security.
Three inmates charged with malice murder in Jose Garcia Ibrra death Case detail
Three inmates at Baldwin State Prison taken into custody on charges of malice murder were identified as Tyquerion Steed, Kevonta Daniels and Tarez Gordon, according to McCall Trammell, assistant general counsel for the Office of Legal Services with the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Ricky Dubose sentenced to death for 2017 murders Legal fact
Ricky Dubose was sentenced to death on all four counts for his role in the 2017 killing of two correctional officers.
Geter v. Baldwin State Prison dismissed for lack of prosecution Legal fact
Geter v. Baldwin State Prison, which included a medical-care defendant Dr. Akunwanne, was dismissed without prejudice for lack of prosecution.
Jeffrey Farmer promoted to Deputy Warden of Care and Treatment at Baldwin State Prison Policy
GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Jeffrey Farmer to Deputy Warden at Baldwin State Prison effective January 1, 2023, as Deputy Warden of Care and Treatment, overseeing supervision of educational programs.
GDC statement on five inmates stabbed at Baldwin Quote
Joan Heath, director of the Office of Public Affairs with the Georgia Department of Corrections, said: "An isolated altercation occurred today (Friday) among five inmates at Baldwin SP. The inmates involved are being treated for non-life threatening injuries."
Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment in McClinton v. Warden Legal fact
The Eleventh Circuit affirmed summary judgment for all five defendants in McClinton v. Warden, Baldwin State Prison, holding that none of the defendants possessed the requisite subjective knowledge of the risk of harm to Jamari McClinton, who was stabbed to death by another Baldwin inmate after being transferred there in general population rather than protective custody.
Teketa Jester promoted to Warden of Baldwin State Prison effective November 16, 2024 Policy
GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Teketa Jester to Warden at Baldwin State Prison effective November 16, 2024. As Warden, Jester would be responsible for overseeing all staff members and approximately 686 male offenders.
Rodney Gardner promoted from Baldwin Deputy Warden Case detail
GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Rodney Gardner, Deputy Warden of Security at Baldwin State Prison, to Regional Operations Coordinator at Riverbend Correctional Facility, effective September 1, 2026.
GDC investigated or arrested ~984 staff/civilians for contraband as of July 2010 Statistic
As of July 2010, the GDC Office of Professional Standards, with local and federal law enforcement partners, had investigated or arrested approximately 984 staff and civilians for introducing contraband into Georgia prisons statewide.
984 people
Brandon Hill charged with murder of Jamari McClinton at Baldwin State Prison Case detail
Brandon Hill, 27, was charged with murder, malice murder, and felony assault in the stabbing death of 21-year-old Jamari Charell McClinton at Baldwin State Prison.
McClinton stabbed to death by Bloods gang member at Baldwin Case detail
McClinton was transferred to Baldwin State Prison and housed in a general prison population dorm rather than protective custody, where another prisoner, a Bloods gang member, stabbed him to death.
Baldwin State Prison population approximately 686 male offenders at 2024 warden announcement Statistic
At the time of Teketa Jester's promotion to Warden effective November 16, 2024, GDC stated Jester would oversee all staff members and approximately 686 male offenders at Baldwin State Prison.
686 male offenders (approximately)
Baldwin stabbing response: one serious injury, multiple ambulances Case detail
An apparent fight at Baldwin State Prison near Milledgeville on a Friday morning led to the stabbings of five inmates, with one victim seriously injured and taken to a Macon trauma center; at least three ambulances from Grady Emergency Medical Services plus one each from Putnam County and Wilkinson County EMS were dispatched.
Statewide GDC lockdown after gang-related fights at five prisons Case detail
GDC said all of its facilities statewide had been placed on lockdown 'out of an abundance of caution' following multiple inmates injured in gang-related fights at Smith, Wilcox, Hays, Dooly and Valdosta state prisons.
Baldwin listed as recruitment marketing campaign target Policy
The Georgia Board of Corrections minutes for the meeting of February 1, 2024 list Baldwin State Prison among the GDC facilities named as recruitment marketing campaign location targets.
All GDC facilities locked down after multiple fights June 18 Case detail
A GDC spokesperson stated that multiple fights occurred across GDC facilities on the evening of June 18, resulting in all facilities being placed on lockdown out of an abundance of caution.
Traquan Bangs convicted of murder of Vincent Dyer at Baldwin State Prison Case detail
A Baldwin County jury found Traquan Rashad Bangs guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of prohibited items by an inmate for the August 21, 2024 stabbing death of inmate Vincent Dyer at Baldwin State Prison. Chief Judge Alison T. Burleson sentenced Bangs to life without parole plus five years.
Dunigan pleaded guilty to malice murder of David Micheal Watson Case detail
Timothy Paul Dunigan pleaded guilty to a charge of malice murder before Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Terry N. Massey on Wednesday, Oct. 18, confessing to killing 26-year-old David Micheal Watson, a fellow inmate at Baldwin State Prison.
Gerald Walker promoted to Deputy Warden of Security at Baldwin State Prison effective April 16, 2026 Policy
GDC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver announced the promotion of Gerald Walker, Unit Manager at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison, to Deputy Warden of Security at Baldwin State Prison effective April 16, 2026.
Statewide GDC locking controls bond project $89.6M Statistic
A bond-projects line in the Governor's Budget Report funds, statewide, "Design and construction to replace locking controls" for the Department of Corrections at $89,596,895, and a separate line funds "Design and construct fire alarm replacement, perimeter security and lighting, thermal cameras, and CCTV" statewide at $84,661,607, neither naming a specific facility.
$89.6M USD vs. 84,661,607 USD for fire alarm/perimeter/CCTV project
Ricky Mathis died at Baldwin State Prison; no signs of altercation Case detail
An inmate died Sunday at Baldwin State Prison according to GDC, identified as Ricky Mathis, with the GDC adding there were no reports or signs of an altercation in connection with the April 5 death.
Terrance Bowen beaten to death by cellmate at Baldwin State Prison Case detail
Terrance Bowen was beaten to death by his cellmate at Baldwin State Prison in Milledgeville, Georgia, and the administrator of his estate brought a § 1983 action alleging his Eighth Amendment rights were violated when he was housed in that cell.
Kemp/GDC plan: $77M for locks and infrastructure, $86M for emergency repairs Policy
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and GDC unveiled a budget plan including $77 million to replace locks inside facilities and perform other major infrastructure improvements, plus an additional $86 million for emergency repairs and maintenance at facilities.
Daughtry v. Prosser: Baldwin defendants terminated Legal fact
Ricardo Daughtry's complaint named defendants including officials at Baldwin State Prison (Slappy, Easeley, and Martin), and the claims against those Baldwin State Prison defendants were terminated when the court adopted a recommendation dismissing them, leaving only defendant Prosser.
Baldwin PREA cycle 4 final report submitted 06/13/2024 Methodology note
A PREA audit report for Baldwin State Prison had a final report submitted date of 06/13/2024, signed by auditor Darla P. O'Connor.
State audit: Baldwin experienced major repairs due to inmate destruction Finding
The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts' performance audit 'Maintenance of State Prisons' states that staff explained that prisons such as Baldwin experienced major repairs during the review period due to inmate destruction.
Baldwin constructed and opened 1976, renovated 1989 Finding
GDC's facility descriptions document lists Baldwin State Prison as constructed in 1976, opened in 1976, and renovated in 1989.
Eleventh Circuit reversed dismissal of Eighth Amendment claims against Baldwin officials Legal fact
The Eleventh Circuit reversed the district court's dismissal of the Eighth Amendment failure-to-protect claims against Deputy Warden Doug Underwood and Corrections Officer Cager Edward Davis, holding they were not entitled to qualified immunity at the pleading stage, and affirmed dismissal in all other respects.
All GDC facilities locked down after altercation at Smith State Prison Case detail
All Georgia Department of Corrections facilities were placed on lockdown after two inmates were injured during an altercation at Smith State Prison.
Inmate Akeim Burgest sues officers for stabbing incident Case detail
Akeim Burgest, an inmate at Baldwin State Prison, filed a lawsuit against correctional officers Ashley Scholz and Kim Willis, alleging that Scholz stabbed him in the hand on March 23, 2025, while Willis watched.
Daughtry v. Prosser dismissed without prejudice under Rule 25(a) Legal fact
The case Daughtry v. Prosser was dismissed without prejudice pursuant to Rule 25(a), the judgment entered on the same day the order issued.
Baldwin facility profile: capacity 757, opened 1976, medium security Policy
GDC's PREA audit narrative states Baldwin State Prison is located in Milledgeville, Georgia with a Hardwick, Georgia postal address, has a capacity of 757, opened in 1976, and is a medium security facility housing male inmates.
Baldwin maintenance costs: $1,112,496.38 total, 89.3% preventive Statistic
The State Auditor's maintenance report's facility cost table lists Baldwin SP with $524,041.79 in-house cost, $588,454.59 contract cost, $1,112,496.38 total cost, $993,678.06 preventive maintenance cost and $118,818.32 corrective maintenance cost, at 89.3% and 10.7% shares respectively.
$1.1M USD
Baldwin physical capacity 925, operational capacity 801 Statistic
GDC's facility descriptions document lists Baldwin State Prison's physical capacity as 925 and operational capacity as 801, with a security level of CLOSE.
925 beds vs. 801 operational capacity
Sentencing set for four former GDC officers convicted of bribery and drug charges Case detail
Sentencing for Jeremy Fluellen, Chelsey Mayweather, Tramaine Tucker, and Christopher Williams, the four former GDC officers convicted by a federal jury, was set for July 25, 2017, before U.S. District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr.
Moore v. Waller: federal civil rights complaint filed against four Baldwin officers Legal fact
Gary Moore, as administrator of Vincent Dyer's estate, filed a federal civil rights complaint against four Baldwin State Prison officers (Matthew Brooks, Daphne Hillman, Angela Jackson, Sherri V. Waller), with a $405 filing fee paid.
Officer in Burgest lawsuit resigned and took job at Riverbend Correctional Facility Case detail
The officer accused of stabbing Akeim Burgest resigned from Baldwin State Prison on April 16, 2025, less than a month after the incident, and subsequently became a training specialist at Riverbend Correctional Facility in Milledgeville.
Jackson v. Deputy Warden Reginald Clark set for trial July 14, 2025 Legal fact
In Jackson v. Deputy Warden Reginald Clark, the court denied Jackson's own motion for summary judgment, adopted the recommendation, and set the case for trial beginning July 14, 2025.
Baldwin PREA Cycle 3 operational capacity 648 at 143% utilization; physical capacity 981 at 94% Statistic
GDC's PREA audit of Baldwin State Prison lists Operational Capacity as 648 at 143% utilization and Physical Capacity as 981 at 94% utilization.
648 operational capacity vs. 143 percent utilization
Baldwin designed capacity 757 and population 648 (2024 PREA) Statistic
GDC's PREA audit of Baldwin State Prison lists the Designed facility capacity as 757 and the Current population of facility as 648.
757 designed capacity vs. 648 current population
Statewide lockdown after gang fight at Telfair State Prison Case detail
Georgia's Department of Corrections said the state's entire prison system was on lockdown because of violence at Telfair State Prison, after a fight broke out among multiple inmates and three were treated at hospitals; GDC said the fight was gang related but confined to one dorm.
Baldwin housing: seven units, 754 general-population beds Finding
GDC's facility descriptions document states that Baldwin State Prison housing consists of seven housing units with 754 general-population beds in open dormitory, tiered living unit, or two-man cell design, plus Acute Care, Crisis Stabilization, hospital infirmary and segregation housing.
Michael Dawson pronounced dead on Christmas Day 2019 Case detail
Michael Dawson, an inmate at Baldwin State Prison, was pronounced dead at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2019, according to a GDC press release, and GDC special agents were investigating the death as a suspected homicide.
Moore v. Waller: defendants answer with jury demand Legal fact
The four defendant officers answered the amended complaint with a jury demand.
Magistrate recommended denying summary judgment in Jackson v. Clark Legal fact
In Jackson v. Deputy Warden Reginald Clark, a magistrate judge recommended denying the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment, stating that if accepted the matter should be set for trial.
More than 45 GDC officers and contract officers charged in federal contraband and bribery indictments Case detail
A U.S. Attorney's Office press release announced that more than 45 current and former Georgia Department of Corrections officers and contract correctional officers had been charged in seven separate federal indictments with smuggling contraband into prisons and accepting bribe payments to protect drug deals in an FBI undercover operation.
Baldwin PREA Cycle 3 Acute Care Unit 9, Crisis Stabilization Unit 7 Statistic
GDC's PREA audit of Baldwin State Prison lists an Acute Care Unit of 9 and a Crisis Stabilization Unit of 7.
9 acute care beds vs. 7 crisis stabilization beds
Baldwin PREA cycle 4 standards results Finding
A PREA audit report for Baldwin State Prison recorded 4 standards exceeded, 41 standards met, and 0 standards not met.
December 2010 prisoner strike included Baldwin State Prison Case detail
On December 9, 2010, thousands of Georgia prisoners at Augusta, Baldwin, Hancock, Hays, Macon, Smith and Telfair State Prisons began a strike, refusing to work and locking down in their cells in a protest demanding a living wage for work and educational opportunities, among other demands, from the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Baldwin Mental Health Level III mission and bed counts Finding
GDC's facility descriptions document states that Baldwin State Prison's mission includes Mental Health Level III services including a Supportive Living Unit, nine Acute Care beds and seven Crisis Stabilization beds, and mental health evaluation and support services for 27 facilities, plus a 16-bed infirmary.
David Michael Watson killed at Baldwin State Prison on June 5, 2019 Case detail
David Michael Watson was killed at Baldwin State Prison on June 5, during 2019.
Moore v. Waller: confidentiality agreement and protective order entered Legal fact
A confidentiality agreement and protective order was entered by US District Judge Tilman E. Self III.
McClinton stabbed with makeshift knife at Baldwin Case detail
WRDW/WAGT reported that McClinton was stabbed with a makeshift knife at Baldwin State Prison near Milledgeville.
Former Baldwin correctional officer Chelsey Mayweather charged with bribery and attempted drug trafficking Case detail
A U.S. Attorney's Office press release named Chelsey Mayweather, age 24, of Milledgeville, Georgia, formerly a Correctional Officer at Baldwin State Prison, as charged with accepting bribe payments to protect drug transactions and with attempted drug trafficking.
Baldwin PREA cycle 4 on-site audit end date 04/19/2024 Methodology note
The end date of the on-site portion of a PREA audit of Baldwin SP was 04/19/2024.
2017 transport bus escape: two inmates overpowered two Baldwin sergeants Case detail
On June 13, 2017, GDC Commissioner Gregory C. Dozier confirmed that two inmates being transported between Hancock State Prison and Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison escaped from custody by overpowering two Baldwin State Prison Transfer Sergeants driving a state prison transport bus carrying a total of 33 inmates; the two officers were killed.
Nine inmates injured in Dooly gang-related fight, statewide lockdown Case detail
Nine inmates were injured in a 'gang-related' altercation at Dooly State Prison, prompting a statewide lockdown, according to the Georgia Department of Corrections.
Two inmates charged with murder of David Michael Watson Case detail
The Union-Recorder reported that Timothy Paul Dunigan and Trinity Wayne Bussler, two inmates housed at Baldwin State Prison, were arrested and charged with the murder of fellow inmate David Michael Watson, and that the two men are accused of killing Watson by strangulation, stabbing and then setting him afire.
Moore v. Waller: discovery deadline 1/12/2027, dispositive motions 2/11/2027 Legal fact
The court's scheduling order set discovery to be complete by January 12, 2027, and dispositive motions due by February 11, 2027.
Dunigan sentenced to life without parole Case detail
The Union-Recorder reported that Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit Superior Court Judge Terry Massey sentenced Timothy Paul Dunigan to life in prison without the possibility of parole, following a sentencing hearing in Baldwin County Superior Court in Milledgeville.
Cedric Taylor identified as Warden of Baldwin State Prison in May 2017 Board of Corrections minutes Policy
The Board of Corrections' minutes for its May 4, 2017 meeting identify Cedric Taylor as Warden of Baldwin State Prison.
Baldwin PREA Cycle 3 final report submitted 03/01/2021, auditor Adam T Barnett Methodology note
A PREA audit report for Baldwin State Prison had a final report submitted date of 03/01/2021, signed by auditor Adam T Barnett.
Baldwin PREA cycle 4 housing units count Statistic
GDC's PREA audit of Baldwin State Prison lists the number of inmate/resident/detainee housing units as 6.
6 housing units
Officer Curtis Billue, 58, transferred to Baldwin in October 2011 Case detail
Baldwin State Prison officer Curtis Billue, 58, transferred to Baldwin State Prison in October 2011 and accepted a position at the Transportation Unit in Milledgeville in March 2013.
SolAmerica Energy utility easement at Baldwin Policy
At a Board of Corrections meeting, General Counsel Jennifer Ammons presented a property resolution for a permanent utility easement at Baldwin State Prison for SolAmerica Energy, an alternative energy generating utility.
Cedric Taylor identified as Warden of Baldwin State Prison Policy
At a Board of Corrections meeting, Cedric Taylor was identified as Warden of Baldwin State Prison and gave a facility update to the Board.
Nine murder cases pending in Baldwin County involving 14 defendants Statistic
The Union-Recorder reported that District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale III said there were nine murder cases yet to be tried in Baldwin County involving 14 defendants.
9 cases
Baldwin State Prison described as level five facility with minimum-to-close classification levels Finding
At the Board of Corrections meeting, Warden Cedric Taylor's facility update described Baldwin State Prison as a level five facility with classification levels from minimum to close, and discussed food service, business administration, medical, dental and mental health services, housing population levels, staffing positions, education and programming, and reentry efforts.
Baldwin PREA Cycle 3: 42 standards met, 0 not met Finding
A PREA audit of Baldwin State Prison reported 42 standards met and 0 standards not met.
Baldwin PREA cycle 4 on-site audit start date 04/16/2024 Methodology note
The start date of the onsite portion of a PREA audit was 2024-04-16.
Board approves SolAmerica easement without harm to Baldwin operations Policy
At a Board of Corrections meeting, the Board determined it could accommodate the SolAmerica Energy permanent utility easement request without causing harm to the operations of Baldwin State Prison.
Three inmates indicted for Jose Garcia Ibarra stabbing death Legal fact
The Union-Recorder reported that the three inmates charged in the June 15 stabbing death of Jose Garcia Ibarra at Baldwin State Prison were later jointly indicted by a Baldwin County grand jury on charges of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault.
Five of nine Baldwin County murder cases involve Baldwin State Prison inmate slayings Statistic
The Union-Recorder reported that of the nine murder cases in Baldwin County, five involve the slayings of inmates at Baldwin State Prison near Milledgeville.
5 cases vs. 9 total murder cases
Cedric Taylor reassigned from Baldwin State Prison to Warden at Phillips State Prison Policy
GDC Commissioner Gregory C. Dozier announced the reassignment of Cedric Taylor, Warden of Baldwin State Prison, to Warden at Phillips State Prison effective January 1, 2018.
Baldwin PREA Cycle 3: 3 exceeded, 42 met, 0 not met Finding
The Cycle 3 PREA audit found Baldwin State Prison exceeded 3 standards, met 42 standards, and did not meet 0 standards.
Baldwin population day one of 2024 PREA on-site audit Statistic
A PREA audit of Baldwin State Prison recorded the facility population on day one of the on-site audit as 657.
657 inmates
Women's Correctional Institution at Hardwick opened 1957, new institution 1976 Finding
GDC's annual report directory entry for the Women's Correctional Institution at Hardwick states it was opened 1957, new institution 1976.
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Inmate Johnny Vaughn found unconscious, stabbed at Baldwin SP Case detail
Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Foster Hurt said Johnny Vaughn was found unconscious on the restroom floor at Baldwin State Prison. CPR was attempted, and he was taken by ambulance to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin hospital where a physician pronounced him deceased, with stab wounds and other injuries.
Milledgeville police disrupt contraband drone drop intended for Baldwin State Prison Case detail
Milledgeville police reported that K9 Diesel and the department's drone unit disrupted a contraband drone drop intended for Baldwin State Prison on New Year's Eve, seizing a contraband drone, more than $8,000 in cash, firearms and narcotics.
GDC confirms death of detainee Ricky Mathis at Baldwin State Prison on April 5 Case detail
GDC deputy director of communications Lori Benoit said the death of detainee Ricky Mathis occurred April 5 at Baldwin State Prison, with cause undetermined and no reports or signs of altercation.
Baldwin PREA Cycle 3 designed capacity 982, current population 829, 12-month ADP 919 Statistic
A PREA audit report for Baldwin State Prison states the designed facility capacity is 982, the current population of the facility is 829, and the average daily population for the past 12 months is 919.
982 designed capacity vs. 829 current population
Baldwin staff with inmate contact (2024 PREA) Statistic
GDC's PREA audit for Baldwin State Prison reported 116 as the number of staff currently employed at the facility who may have contact with inmates.
116 staff
Women's Correctional Institution at Hardwick capacity 660, FY88 population 689 Statistic
GDC's annual report directory lists the Women's Correctional Institution at Hardwick with a capacity of 660 and an average population in FY88 of 689 females.
689 females vs. 660 capacity
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Inmate Frederick Louis Spears, 27, stabbed to death at Baldwin SP Case detail
GBI Special Agent in Charge Mary Chandler identified a 27-year-old inmate killed at Baldwin State Prison as Frederick Louis Spears, stabbed with what authorities believed was a makeshift knife (shank), in a homicide believed to have happened about 9 a.m. on a Tuesday.
McClinton v. Berry summary judgment granted for defendants Legal fact
The court granted the defendants' motion for summary judgment in McClinton v. Berry on 2/13/2025, and denied as moot the defendants' motion to exclude the testimony and opinions of Louis Eichenlaub.
Inmate Ricky Mathis Jr., 38, found unresponsive in cell at Baldwin State Prison on Easter Case detail
Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Foster Hurt identified a 38-year-old inmate found unresponsive in his cell at Baldwin State Prison near Milledgeville on Easter as Ricky Mathis Jr.
Baldwin PREA Cycle 3 exceeded standards 115.11, 115.51, 115.87; met 41 Finding
This PREA audit found Baldwin State Prison exceeded 3 standards -- 115.11 (Zero Tolerance of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment: PREA Coordinator), 115.51 (Inmate Reporting), and 115.87 (Data Collection) -- and met 41 standards.
Walter Berry named Warden in 2024 PREA audit Policy
Walter Berry was named as the Warden/Jail Administrator/Sheriff/Director on GDC's PREA facility audit report for Baldwin State Prison.
GDC sought 0.5-acre Warden's Home property in Milledgeville Policy
At a Board of Corrections meeting, Assistant Commissioner Peter Adams presented a property resolution for the Warden's Home located in Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Georgia, stating that Inez Curtis and Sylvia Williams held title to 0.5 acre of property there that GDC sought to acquire for the Warden's Home.
33-year-old inmate found dead alone in cell at Baldwin SP Case detail
Baldwin County Coroner Steve Chapple pronounced a 33-year-old inmate at Baldwin State Prison deceased about 7 p.m. on a Friday. The inmate had been in a cell by himself. An autopsy was scheduled at the GBI Crime Laboratory in Dry Branch.
Burgest v. Scholz scheduling order Legal fact
In Burgest v. Scholz, the court set discovery to be complete by 10/16/2026 and dispositive motions due by 11/13/2026.
Reddish, bluish marks seen on neck of inmate Ricky Mathis Jr.; no other visible injuries Case detail
Reddish, bluish marks were seen on the neck of the Baldwin State Prison inmate found unresponsive in his cell, identified by the Baldwin County Deputy Coroner as Ricky Mathis Jr., with no other visible injuries reported.
Baldwin correctional officer vacancy rate 73.06% (August 2023) Statistic
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Baldwin State Prison's correctional officer vacancy rate at 73.06%, with 563 inmates, among 'the 12 worst-staffed prisons in Georgia,' with staffing figures and inmate populations taken from August 2023 reports.
73.1% vs. 563 inmates
Bell v. Baldwin State Prison: complaint recommended dismissed Legal fact
In Bell v. Baldwin State Prison (M.D. Ga.), a magistrate judge recommended that plaintiff Tonyel Y. Bell's complaint be dismissed without prejudice for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted.
Edward Jamar McCloud, 40, killed at Baldwin July 23, 2021 by sharp force injury to neck Case detail
The AJC's list records Edward Jamar McCloud, 40, as a Baldwin State Prison homicide on July 23, 2021, from sharp force injury to the neck.
Baldwin PREA cycle 4 final report date 06/13/2024 Methodology note
A PREA audit final report for Baldwin State Prison was submitted 06/13/2024.
Baldwin S.P. listed separately from Bostick S.P. at Hardwick Finding
GDC's annual report directory lists a State Prisons entry named 'Baldwin S.P.' at Hardwick, GA, distinct from a separate 'Bostick S.P.' entry also at Hardwick, GA.
Inmate Jamari Charell McClinton, 21, stabbed to death at Baldwin SP Case detail
Baldwin County Deputy Coroner Steve Chapple identified a 21-year-old inmate shanked with a makeshift knife at Baldwin State Prison as Jamari Charell McClinton of Decatur, and said he pronounced McClinton dead about 8:30 a.m. Another inmate was arrested and charged with the slaying.
Southern Center for Human Rights report names Baldwin State Prison among three particularly dangerous Georgia prisons Finding
A report by the Southern Center for Human Rights, described in a CNN article, named Baldwin State Prison, Hays State Prison and Smith State Prison as particularly dangerous Georgia prisons.
Jamari McClinton, 21, stabbed at Baldwin Aug. 11, 2021 five days after transfer from Phillips Case detail
The AJC's list records Jamari McClinton, 21, as a Baldwin State Prison homicide by stabbing on Aug. 11, 2021, five days after being transferred from Phillips State Prison, where he had been in protective custody after gang threats that was removed upon transfer.
DOJ: Baldwin inmate assaulted by Gangster Disciples, then housed with attacker Case detail
The U.S. Department of Justice's Georgia prisons findings report describes an instance in which a person incarcerated at Baldwin was assaulted in his housing unit by members of the Gangster Disciples gang with a lock in a sock, after which the victim was placed in segregation in a cell with an individual from the same gang that had attacked him.
Baldwin State Prison security level listed as Special Mission; renovated 1989 Policy
GDC's facility page for Baldwin State Prison lists its security level as Special Mission and states it was renovated in 1989.
Bedarius Clark, 26, found unresponsive in Baldwin segregation Aug. 21, 2021; GDC called it assault Case detail
The AJC's list records Bedarius Clark, 26, as a Baldwin State Prison homicide on Aug. 21, 2021, found unresponsive in the prison's segregation unit, with the GDC describing the death as an assault and no death certificate on file.
DOJ visited Baldwin State Prison in 2022-2023 Case detail
DOJ's Georgia prisons findings report lists Baldwin State Prison among the prisons DOJ visited in 2022 and 2023 as part of the investigation.
Baldwin County DA could not discuss pending Hill murder case Legal fact
The Augusta Press reported that Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit District Attorney T. Wright Barksdale III, whose jurisdiction includes Baldwin County, said he could not discuss details of Brandon Hill's case because it is pending, and that Hill could be returned to Baldwin County to face the murder charge at any time.
Baldwin State Prison housing: seven units, 754 general-population beds Statistic
GDC's facility page for Baldwin State Prison describes its housing as seven housing units with 754 general-population beds in open dormitory, tiered living unit, or two-man cell design.
754 general-population beds vs. 7 housing units
Fredrick Louis Spears Jr., 27, killed at Baldwin May 2, 2023 by stab wound to torso Case detail
The AJC's list records Fredrick Louis Spears Jr., 27, as a Baldwin State Prison homicide on May 2, 2023, from a stab wound to the torso.
Baldwin State Prison constructed 1976, capacity 925, opened 1976 Statistic
GDC's facility page for Baldwin State Prison lists it as constructed in 1976, with capacity 925, opened in 1976.
925 capacity
Baldwin State Prison offers Mental Health Level III services with acute care and crisis stabilization beds Policy
GDC states that Baldwin State Prison offers Mental Health Level III services including a Supportive Living Unit, nine acute care beds and seven crisis stabilization beds, and provides Mental Health evaluation and support services for six facilities, and hosts a 17 bed infirmary.
Baldwin classified as special mission facility for severe mental health issues Finding
The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts' performance audit of the Georgia Department of Corrections states that Baldwin State Prison holds offenders with severe mental health issues, among prisons classified as special mission facilities.
Baldwin State Prison hosts 17-bed infirmary and provides mental health services for six facilities Statistic
GDC states that Baldwin State Prison hosts a 17 bed infirmary and provides Mental Health evaluation and support services for six facilities.
17 infirmary beds vs. 6 facilities served for mental health evaluation and support
Nine GDC prisons classified as special mission facilities Statistic
A Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts performance audit of GDC states that Baldwin State Prison holds offenders with severe mental health issues, as one of nine state prisons classified as special mission facilities.
9 prisons
Baldwin State Prison housing includes Acute Care, Crisis Stabilization, hospital infirmary and segregation; hosts C.E.R.T. Team and Tactical Squad Policy
GDC states that Baldwin State Prison's housing consists of seven housing units or 754 general population beds in open dormitory, tiered living unit, or two-man cell design, plus Acute Care, Crisis Stabilization, hospital infirmary and segregation housing. The facility also houses a C.E.R.T. Team and a Tactical Squad.
Baldwin design capacity 854, total 949 (Audits performance audit) Statistic
A Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts performance audit of GDC lists Baldwin State Prison as a male, special mission facility with a design capacity of 854, 95 additional beds, and a total of 949.
854 design capacity vs. 949 total beds
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Key Entities
Organizations, people, facilities, and other named entities referenced in this research.
Adam T Barnett
[person]
Akeim Burgest
[person]
Albert B. Glover
[person]
Alison T. Burleson
[person]
Amanda S. Petty
[person]
Angela Jackson
[person]
Antonio Clark
[person]
Artinez Ceaser
[person]
Ashley Scholz
[person]
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
[organization]
Augusta State Prison
[facility]
Autry State Prison
[facility]
Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
[organization]
Baldwin State Prison
[facility]
Bedarius Clark
[person]
Bell v. Baldwin State Prison
[case]
Bloods
[organization]
Board of Corrections
[organization]
Bostick Correctional Institution
[facility]
Bostick State Prison
[facility]
Bowen Ex Rel. Estate of Bowen v. Warden, Baldwin State Prison
[case]
Brandon Hill
[person]
Brian Kemp
[person]
Brian Owens
[person]
Burgest v. Scholz
[case]
Cager Edward Davis
[person]
Cardell Merrick
[person]
Carl Cansino
[person]
Carl Merkerson
[person]
Cassandra Littlejohn
[person]
Cedric Taylor
[person]
Chelsey Mayweather
[person]
Christopher Monica
[person]
Christopher Williams
[person]
Curtis Billue
[person]
Daphne Hillman
[person]
Darla P. O'Connor
[person]
Daughtry v. Prosser
[case]
David Michael Watson
[person]
David Micheal Watson
[person]
David Payne
[person]
David Watson
[person]
Diversified Correctional Services, LLC
[organization]
Dodge State Prison
[facility]
Donnie Russell Rowe
[person]
Dooly State Prison
[facility]
Doug Underwood
[person]
Dr. Akunwanne
[person]
Driver v. Baldwin State Prison
[case]
Dunigan
[person]
Edward Jamar McCloud
[person]
Evondre Daniels
[person]
Faith and Character Based program
[program]
Federal Bureau of Investigation
[organization]
Foster Hurt
[person]
Frederick Louis Spears
[person]
Fredrick Louis Spears Jr.
[person]
Gangster Disciples
[organization]
Gary Moore
[person]
GDC Office of Professional Standards
[organization]
GEO Group
[organization]
Georgia Board of Corrections
[organization]
Georgia Bureau of Investigation
[organization]
Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts
[organization]
Georgia Department of Corrections
[organization]
Georgia Department of Corrections Interdiction Response Team
[organization]
Georgia Department of Public Health
[organization]
Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison
[facility]
Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission
[organization]
Georgia State Prison
[facility]
Gerald Walker
[person]
Geter v. Baldwin State Prison
[case]
Grady Emergency Medical Services
[organization]
Gregory Becham
[person]
Gregory C. Dozier
[person]
Gregory Dozier
[person]
Hancock State Prison
[facility]
Hays State Prison
[facility]
Henry Finley
[person]
Inez Curtis
[person]
Iyare Egonmwan
[person]
Jackson v. Deputy Warden Reginald Clark
[case]
Jacquan Pennamon
[person]
Jamari Charell McClinton
[person]
Jamari McClinton
[person]
Jeffery Young
[person]
Jeffrey Farmer
[person]
Jennifer Ammons
[person]
Jeremy Fluellen
[person]
Jessica Brown
[person]
Joan Heath
[person]
John Jeanes
[person]
Johnny Lee Vaughn
[person]
Johnny Lee Williams
[person]
Johnny Vaughn
[person]
Jose Garcia Ibrra
[person]
Joshua Emanuel Williams
[person]
K9 Diesel
[person]
Keonta Daykwon Daniels
[person]
Kevonta Daniels
[person]
Kevonta Daykwon Daniels
[person]
Keyonia Green
[person]
Kierra Williams
[person]
Kim Willis
[person]
Lori Benoit
[person]
Louis Eichenlaub
[person]
Macon State Prison
[facility]
Martin v. Baldwin State Prison
[case]
Mary Chandler
[person]
Matthew Brooks
[person]
McCall Trammell
[person]
McClinton v. Berry
[case]
McClinton v. Warden, Baldwin State Prison
[case]
McKinney v. Baldwin State Prison Medical Staff
[case]
Michael Anthony Dawson Jr.
[person]
Michael Dawson
[person]
Michael Kendrick
[person]
Milledgeville Police Department
[organization]
Mission Possible Lifers' Group
[program]
Moore v. Waller
[case]
Nathan Adkerson
[person]
Nikita Swanson
[person]
Ocmulgee Judicial Circuit
[case]
Office of Professional Standards
[organization]
Parson v. Baldwin State Prison
[case]
Perry Christian Kearse
[person]
Peter Adams
[person]
Phillips State Prison
[facility]
Pipore v. Baldwin State Prison
[case]
Preston v. Baldwin State Prison Medical Staff
[case]
Putnam County Emergency Medical Services
[organization]
Reagan Sanner
[person]
Reginald Clark
[person]
Ricardo Daughtry
[person]
Ricky Dubose
[person]
Ricky Mathis
[person]
Ricky Mathis Jr.
[person]
Riverbend Correctional Facility
[facility]
Robert Lanier
[person]
Rodney Gardner
[person]
Rodriquez Owens
[person]
Rutledge State Prison
[facility]
Shearer v. Baldwin State Prison
[case]
Sherri V. Waller
[person]
Smith State Prison
[facility]
Snelling v. Baldwin State Prison
[case]
SolAmerica Energy
[organization]
Southern Center for Human Rights
[organization]
Steve Chapple
[person]
Sylvia Williams
[person]
T. Wright Barksdale III
[person]
Tarez Gordon
[person]
Tarez Rashan Gordon
[person]
Teketa Jester
[person]
Telfair State Prison
[facility]
Terrance Bowen
[person]
Terry N. Massey
[person]
Tilman E. Self III
[person]
Timothy C. Batten, Sr.
[person]
Timothy C. Ward
[person]
Timothy Dunigan
[person]
Timothy Paul Dunigan
[person]
Tonyel Y. Bell
[person]
Tracey Lumpkin
[person]
Tracey Wise
[person]
Tramaine Tucker
[person]
Traquan Rashad Bangs
[person]
Travontay Fleetwood
[person]
Trevonza Bobbitt
[person]
Trinity Bussler
[person]
Trinity Wayne Bussler
[person]
Tyquerion Steed
[person]
Tyrone Oliver
[person]
U.S. Attorney's Office
[organization]
U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia
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U.S. Department of Justice
[organization]
Vincent Dyer
[person]
Vincent Reshad Dyer
[person]
Walter Berry
[person]
Ware State Prison
[facility]
Wilcox State Prison
[facility]
Wilkinson County EMS
[organization]
Women's Correctional Institution at Hardwick
[facility]