Okeechobee Correctional Institution Explained

The Okeechobee Correctional Institution is a state prison for men located in Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, owned and operated by the Florida Department of Corrections.^[1]

Okeechobee has a mix of security levels, including minimum, medium, and close, and houses adult male offenders. The facility first opened in 1995 and has a maximum capacity of 1632 prisoners.

Notable inmates

• Donald Semenec (born 1975), One of several participants in the murder of Bobby Kent.^[2]
• Fred Waterfield (born 1952), The cousin and accomplice of serial killer David Alan Gore. He was later transferred to Hardee Correctional Institution.^[3]
• Pedro Bravo - Murdered University of Florida student Christian Aguilar in September 2012.^{[4] [5]}
• Grant Amato - Convicted for the murder of his family, where he shot his father, mother and brother in the head at their home in January 24, 2019.^[6]

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Okeechobee Correctional Institution. Florida Department of Corrections. 30 September 2023.
2. Web site: Inmate Population Information Detail .
3. https://archive.tcpalm.com/news/convicted-killer-gore-accomplice-waterfield-transferred-to-hardee-county-prison-ep-382502058-343209422.html/
4. Web site: Convicted killer of college student speaks out following new developments in case . .
5. Web site: Inmate Population Information List .
6. Web site: Inmate Population Information Detail .