Former SOCF warden recalls Lucasville prison riot 30 years later

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Former SOCF warden Art Tate looks back at the Lucasville prison riot 30 years after they began.
The 11-day siege left nine inmates and Corrections Officer Bob Vallandingham dead.
For years, Vallandingham's widow blamed Tate for her husband's death, but she eventually told him she was wrong, which he said was like a 50-pound weight being lifted off his shoulders.
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[@pb1111]

I remember this like it was yesterday! Can't believe it was 30 years ago when you moved to Columbus, to the office next to mine!! Hope you are doing well. pb

[@joshhensley1460]

Man this shit changed my dad he hasn’t been the same since

[@harleyq1567]

My dad was also there during the riots and he hasn't been the same either.

[@1610ALJA]

One of the greatest guys I ever met. He was my warden at Indian River Juvenile Correction. He was a difference maker who cared about making a change. That’s my guy long live King Arthur

[@parrisreynolds4895]

I remember the atmosphere in the prison system in ohio back in 93
You should do something on the TCI ESCAPE 4-5 inmates took the box truck from and ran it through the fences

[@Sammy_98]

Heard there was no better man to serve as Warden when it comes to taking care of and being involved with his staff. The ODRC SURE has changed.

[@troyelliott390]

✔

[@rodjack1378]

I was there. In a small capacity. I agree with you elenij3781

[@FridayNightConversations]

I would love to interview Mr. Tate on my podcast.

[@SportsMusicCars]

lol

[@elenij3781]

Tate was a cog in the machine unable and unwilling to improve the broken system. Shameful.