G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility
 Interactive map of G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility | |
| Location | 3500 N Elm Avenue Jackson, Michigan address |
|---|---|
| Status | open |
| Security class | mixed |
| Capacity | 1974 |
| Opened | 1985 |
| Managed by | Michigan Department of Corrections |
The G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility is a state prison for men located in Blackman Charter Township,[1] Jackson County, Michigan, owned and operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections. It has a Jackson postal address.[2]
This facility dates from 1985. Cotton, which is an inmate educational facility, is one portion of the former Michigan State Prison, described as the largest walled prison in the world as late as 1981, when it was rocked by extensive, damaging riots.[3] The prison was divided in 1988 into smaller institutions. As of 2016, Cotton and three other components remain open:
- the Parnall Correctional Facility, a minimum security prison
- the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center, an intake and processing facility for all male state prisoners
- the Cooper Street Correctional Facility, a discharge and processing facility
Notable inmates
| Inmate Name | Register Number | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Eric Armstrong | 362407 / 2084912M | Serving a life sentence. | Convicted of murdering 5 female sex workers in the 1990s.[4][5][6][7] |
References
- ^ Geography Division (April 13, 2021). 2020 Census - Census Block Map: Blackman charter township, MI (PDF) (Map). Suitland, Maryland: U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
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- ^ "G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility". Michigan Department of Corrections. Retrieved August 11, 2016.
- ^ "Largest Walled Prison "Totally Locked Down"". Observer-Reporter. Washington, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. May 28, 1981. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
- ^ Christian, Nichole M. (2000-04-14). "Ex-Sailor Linked to Slayings Of Prostitutes Worldwide". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Killer admits guilt in 3 more murders". Chicago Tribune. 2001-06-19. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "Ex-Sailor Admits to Killings, Police Say". Washington Post. 2024-01-10. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ "No Bail For Suspected Serial Killer - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2000-04-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
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