The concept of "prison justice" is a chilling reminder of the violence that can erupt within correctional facilities. Often targeting individuals convicted of heinous crimes like child abuse, rape, and murder, this form of vigilante justice has claimed the lives of several high-profile inmates. The recent stabbing of Larry Nassar, the disgraced former sports doctor convicted of sexually abusing numerous gymnasts, highlights the ongoing threat of violence within the prison system. While Nassar survived the attack, other notorious criminals haven't been so fortunate.

One of the most infamous cases is that of Jeffrey Dahmer, the "Milwaukee Cannibal." Dahmer's gruesome crimes of murder, dismemberment, and cannibalism made him a target in the Columbia Correctional Institution. In 1994, fellow inmate Christopher Scarver, disgusted by Dahmer's crimes, beat him to death with a metal bar.

Another example is James "Whitey" Bulger, the notorious Boston mob boss. Despite being 89 years old and wheelchair-bound, Bulger was targeted within hours of his transfer to a West Virginia prison. Inmates brutally beat him to death, highlighting the swift and calculated nature of prison violence.

Albert DeSalvo, known as the "Boston Strangler," met a similar fate. While imprisoned for separate crimes, DeSalvo confessed to the infamous strangulations. Shortly after expressing his intention to recant his confession, he was stabbed to death in his cell.

Donald Harvey, the "Angel of Death," was a former nurse who claimed to have killed dozens of patients. He, too, fell victim to prison violence, beaten to death by a fellow inmate in 2017.

Even inmates convicted of lesser offenses can become targets. Nicholas Rodriguez, serving time for robbery, was brutally murdered and dismembered during a prison riot, demonstrating the extreme violence that can occur behind bars.

These cases underscore the dark underbelly of the prison system, where the concept of "prison justice" often leads to brutal acts of violence against those deemed deserving of punishment by their fellow inmates.