A notorious criminal known for taking two prison guards hostage in Buckeye back in 2004 is accused of killing three inmates ...

One of Arizona’s most notorious prisoners was able to kill three fellow inmates because of significant security failures and ...

An Arizona inmate currently serving 16 life sentences is now being accused of killing three inmates last week, the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) said.

Ricky Wassenaar was convicted on 19 charges, including kidnapping, after a hostage situation at an Arizona state prison in ...

The suspect was identified as Ricky Wassenaar, who has been in and out of Arizona prisons since the 1980s. He's accused of ...

Ricky Wassenaar had a lengthy criminal history that grew during his time in prison. He is currently serving 16 life sentences ...

A preliminary ADCRR investigation noted Wassenaar "acted with intent to harm" the victims, but a motive was not immediately identified. Prison officials noted the incident appeared isolated as ...

An altercation resulted in three dead this morning at the Arizona State Prison Complex Tucson, 10000 S. Wilmot Road.

There was no ongoing threat after the altercation, according to ADCRR. ADCRR's Office of the Inspector General and the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner began a criminal investigation.

Arizona inmate Ricky Wassenaar, currently serving 16 life sentences, is now being accused of killing three inmates.