Broward Correctional Institution - CLOSED 2012
Please note that Broward Correctional Institution was closed in 2012. The following information is provided for historical reference only.
Overview of the Facility
Broward Correctional Institution was a state prison for women located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It operated under the Florida Department of Corrections until its closure in 2012.
Contact Information
As the facility is closed, there is no current contact information available.
History of the Facility
Broward Correctional Institution opened in 1976 as a maximum-security prison for women. It was the only female death row in Florida until its closure. The facility was shut down in 2012 as part of budget cuts and consolidation efforts by the Florida Department of Corrections.
Security and Management Information
Before its closure, Broward Correctional Institution was a maximum-security facility that housed female inmates, including those on death row.
Famous Prisoners
Here is a list of some notable inmates who served time at Broward Correctional Institution:
- Aileen Wuornos - A serial killer who was convicted of murdering seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990.
- Ana Maria Cardona - Convicted of the murder of her three-year-old son, known as "Baby Lollipops" in the media.
- Judy Buenoano - Known as the "Black Widow," she was convicted of multiple murders, including her husband and son.
- Andrea Hicks Jackson - Convicted of killing a police officer in Jacksonville, Florida in 1983.
- Tiffany Cole - Convicted for her role in the kidnapping and murder of a Jacksonville couple in 2005.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Broward Correctional Institution closed?
Broward Correctional Institution was closed in 2012 as part of budget cuts and consolidation efforts by the Florida Department of Corrections.
What type of facility was Broward Correctional Institution?
Broward Correctional Institution was a maximum-security state prison for women, including the only female death row in Florida until its closure.
When did Broward Correctional Institution open?
Broward Correctional Institution opened in 1976.
Where were the inmates transferred after the closure?
After the closure, inmates were transferred to other facilities within the Florida Department of Corrections system. Female death row inmates were moved to Lowell Correctional Institution.
