Two Inmates Die in Alaska Prisons, Raising Concerns

0:00Two inmates died in the Alaska State Prisons within one week at the end of March. Johnny Allen the shootbook was 63 years old, and Jeffrey Mullify was 66. Both were held at Goose Creek Correctional Center in Wacilla, according to the Department of Corrections. Now shootbook began his sentence for sexual assault in 2009. Muley Fie was convicted of sexual assault in 2012. These deaths highlight ongoing issues in the facility. The shootbook actually had a parole board hearing scheduled for May, putting them up for possible early release. Families and advocates often raise alarms over such losses, especially with patterns emerging. Last year saw at least 18 deaths in custody statewide. That ties the record from 2022, sparking debates on health care and oversight. Meanwhile, officials continue reviewing these cases as Alaska prisons face scrutiny over inmate welfare and rising mortality rates. From your city, powered by AI, this is Anchorage News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.