The family of a woman who was strangled during an overnight visit with her husband at a California prison is calling for the suspension of such visits until safety measures can be put in place. The woman, Tania Thomas, was killed in July, followed by another woman, Stephanie Dowells, who suffered a similar fate months later while visiting her husband at the same facility, Mule Creek State Prison. Despite these rare occurrences, questions have been raised about the safety of overnight visits in California prisons. The families of both victims believe that violent offenders should not be allowed such privileges and are advocating for changes to ensure the safety of visitors. Tania’s husband, Anthony Curry, has been charged with murder in connection to her death, while Dowells’ husband, David Brinson, was convicted of murdering four men during a robbery in the 1990s. The families want stricter eligibility rules and additional safeguards to protect visitors during these unsupervised visits. The district attorney is awaiting prison and autopsy reports before proceeding with charges in Dowells’ case. Tania Thomas was described as a loving mother and dedicated worker, despite battling lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. Her family is seeking justice for her death and demanding accountability from prison officials to prevent future tragedies in the future.
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