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Elderly imates cared for at SCI-Laurel Highlands
By observer-reporter.com- Francesca Sacco
Published: 09/02/2014

SOMERSET – Though he doesn’t like to dwell on it, Charles is fully aware of the fact that he could die within the sterile walls of the Somerset prison where he is confined.

The 67-year-old spent the last four years at SCI-Laurel Highlands because of failing health. He’s lost his vision, his right leg and often prays for death.

“I would never hurt myself,” he said. “But there’s nothing here and there’s nothing on the streets.”

Charles isn’t alone. He’s one of hundreds of inmates assigned to SCI-Laurel Highlands because of poor health or rehabilitative needs who will more than likely die while serving their prison sentence. The state Department of Corrections does not allow media reports to include inmate’s last names, their crimes or certain personal information, but did allow a reporter and photographer inside the walls of the prison for elderly inmates earlier this summer.

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