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Today's conservative headline is brought to you by the Republican Ballot Publication. We're dedicated in providing our readers with the most relevant conservative news. [Flash Deal: Join or Renew AARP for Just $9!] [Flash Deal: Join or Renew AARP for Just $9!]( Fatal Prison Stabbing: Investigation Underway After Inmate Killed in Attack by Fellow Prisoners at California State Facility FOLSOM, Calif. - A fatal incident occurred at California State Prison, Sacramento on Sunday, where a 55-year-old inmate was fatally stabbed by three fellow prisoners, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The violent attack, which took place in the early morning, is now under a detailed investigation by authorities. Randy Schlaepfer, the victim, was assaulted around 9:10 a.m. by inmates identified as Gregory Roach, Ronald Ricks, and Gregg Reynolds. Correctional officers who witnessed the incident attempted to intervene, deploying pepper spray and an instantaneous blast grenade in an effort to cease the assault. Despite these efforts, Schlaepfer suffered multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead by 9:46 a.m. In the wake of the attack, two makeshift weapons were found at the scene, pointing to premeditation and raising questions about safety protocols at the facility. Ronald Ricks was injured during the incident and has been hospitalized in fair condition. Both Gregory Roach and Gregg Reynolds have been placed in restricted housing pending further investigation. At the time of his death, Schlaepfer was serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole, subsequent to a third-strike conviction in 2015 for assaulting another prisoner. His criminal record extended back to 1989 when he first entered the prison system for a robbery in Tulare County. He returned to incarceration in 1995 after being convicted of second-degree murder and was found guilty of another assault in 2003. The attackers, Roach, Ricks, and Reynolds, are also serving sentences for murder, with both Roach and Reynolds having previous convictions for killing fellow inmates while behind bars. Gregory Roach, 35, received a life sentence for a 2022 murder of another inmate at the same prison. Ronald Ricks, 38, began serving a life sentence without parole for first-degree murder in 2023. Gregg Reynolds, 46, has a past marred by violence; sentenced initially in 1999 for second-degree murder and later in 2004 to a life term without parole for killing another inmate in 2001. This incident has highlighted ongoing concerns about violence in the prison system, particularly among inmates with histories of violent crimes. The use of restricted housing, often referred to as solitary confinement, is a common method employed by the CDCR to manage inmates who pose a threat to the safety and security of the institution. The CDCR maintains that such measures are necessary to handle inmates involved in violent acts or when serious safety issues arise that cannot be otherwise mitigated. However, the effectiveness and ethical implications of these isolation practices continue to be a subject of debate among human rights activists and criminal justice reform advocates. As the investigation continues, the Sacramento facility is under scrutiny regarding its ability to control inmate violence and protect its population. This tragic event serves as a critical reminder of the challenges and complexities of managing high-risk inmates in state prison environments. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the attack have yet to be disclosed as officials work to piece together the events that led to this deadly altercation. [Visit Republican Ballot News]( Republican Ballot News, 70 South West Century Drive, Suite 100 PMB 5102, Bend, OR 97702 Intended for: {EMAIL} [View Online]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe from All](