The Missouri State Penitentiary – “The bloodiest 47 acres in America”

Jefferson, Missouri, USA

The Missouri State Penitentiary is a place with a chilling and gruesome history, located in the state capital of Jefferson City, this abandoned penitentiary operated for nearly 168 years, during which time it was the site of the most unimaginable violence and horror. Over 2000 people died on site, and the prison was known for its torture and abuse by both inmates and guards. Inmates were isolated in solitary confinement cells for up to 17 […]

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