The recent incident at Ely State Prison in Nevada has claimed the life of a third white supremacist inmate, Anthony Williams. Williams, a member of a white supremacist prison gang, was serving a life sentence for the fatal stabbing of another inmate back in 2016. He had chosen to accept a life sentence without the possibility of parole to avoid facing the death penalty for his involvement in the crime.
The Aryan Warriors, a violent white supremacist prison gang, have been under scrutiny for their criminal activities, including extreme violence both inside prisons and in the community. Williams was one of 23 members of this gang identified in a 2019 indictment resulting from a gang task force investigation.
Another member of the gang, Tarik Goicoechea, who had taken an Alford plea in connection to the same incident, was found hanged shortly after being transferred to the Nevada Department of Corrections. Questions remain about the circumstances surrounding his death.
The recent fight at Ely State Prison, which led to the deaths of Williams, 22-year-old Connor Brown, and 43-year-old Zackaria Luz, resulted in the facility being put on lockdown. All three victims succumbed to multiple sharp force injuries, as reported by the White Pine County Sheriff’s Office.
In addition to the fatalities, nine inmates were hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the altercation. The incident serves as a reminder of the consequences of gang violence not only within prisons but also in the broader community.
It is essential to address and eradicate criminal gangs that perpetuate violence and crime in our society. The authorities remain dedicated to combating such threats and ensuring the safety of both inmates and the public.
For more information on this developing story, you can reach out to Estelle Atkinson at eatkinson@reviewjournal.com.
