Red Onion State Prison, located in Wise County, opened in August 1998.
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Red Onion Prison inmate dies days after new oversight announced
A man incarcerated at Red Onion State Prison died last month, a Virginia Department of Corrections spokesperson confirmed to VPM News.
Corrections ombudsman to prioritize Red Onion prison probe
Mistreatment allegations spark investigation into supermax facility
Virginia’s top investigatory body is turning its attention to Red Onion State Prison following alarming reports of self-harm and poor conditions at the supermax facility in Wise County.
