The Case

The State of Ohio Versus George W Skatzes.

The Court: Court's in session

Would you see if the representatives of the State of Ohio are here, please?

Mr Day: I mentioned to them that you were ready to go, Your Honor.

The Court: All right, thank you. Case number 83CR-3, The State of Ohio Versus George W Skatzes.

From April 11 to 21, 1993, what appears to have been the longest prison rebellion in United States history took place at the maximum security prison in Lucasville, in southern Ohio.1 More than four hundred prisoners were involved. Nine prisoners and a guard were killed. After a negotiated surrender, five prisoners in the rebellion were sentenced to death.

2003-0487. State v. Skatzes, 2004-Ohio-6391.

http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/Communications_office/summaries/2004/1208/030487.asp
Court Affirms Skatzes Conviction, Death Sentence
2003-0487. State v. Skatzes, 2004-Ohio-6391.
Montgomery App. No. 15848. Judgment affirmed.