Crime & Justice

Inmate Says He Killed Two Child Molesters Because He Wanted a Transfer

NOTHING TO LOSE

In a letter to a newspaper, Jonathan Watson says he warned prison workers he would start attacking inmates if he didn’t get what he wanted.

Tracy Connor
Tracy Connor
inmate_nnnp3e
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Tracy Connor

Tracy Connor

Tracy.Connor@thedailybeast.com

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