
Woman Strangled During Conjugal Visit at Mule Creek State Prison
In a tragic incident at Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, California, a woman was found dead in a cell where she was visiting her husband on a conjugal visit. The woman, identified as 35-year-old Sarah Brinson, was discovered unresponsive on March 18, 2025, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have confirmed that Sarah was strangled, and her husband, David Brinson, a convicted felon serving time for armed robbery, has been named as the primary suspect in her homicide.
The investigation into Sarah's death is ongoing, with prison officials and local law enforcement working together to gather evidence and understand the circumstances leading to the tragedy. This incident has raised serious concerns about the safety protocols during conjugal visits at correctional facilities. The couple's two children are now in the care of relatives as the community mourns the loss of a mother and seeks justice.
Advocates for prison reform are calling for a thorough review of the policies governing conjugal visits, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The prison has temporarily suspended conjugal visits pending the outcome of the investigation.