Unless he pissed off someone on the street, and justice was administered behind bars. You'd be surprised how many street grudges end up being resolved behind bars. Criminals will wait years to get even with someone, and will get the job done if possible behind bars. I worked 25 years in uniform in NY State's prison system and saw it in real time. One case while I was at Auburn prison in the early 80's that I'll never forget was a tall, good looking black kid name Molyneaux who had his throat slit in his cell because of some crap that went down in the streets. I don't know if they ever caught the perp. Tried to do a search but came up empty-handed, but did find an article about a fracas at Auburn prison just 9 days ago:
Inmate attacks lead to multiple injuries at Auburn Correctional Facility
I'm one of the lucky ones who lived to retire. The co-workers that died during my career, died from terminal illnesses, heart attacks, strokes, accidents, and suicide. Most were younger than me. I'm a 77 year old female. Only worked in male prisons. Was only assaulted twice in all the years I worked in the job. Both times very mild...no loss of time. Retired as a Sergeant in 2003. Decent pension and benefits. It was getting bad inside when I retired. Can't even imagine what it's like now. Governor Hochul is closing at least 5, if not 6 more prisons this year. That means more convicts out on the street before their sentences are done.
I survived 25 years. Two years at San Quentin, and 23 years somewhere else. I was also lightly assaulted twice, but no harm done. The scariest moment I had, was about 3 AM, I was walking down the stairs, of a two tier level 2 dorm building, after doing the count. The lights went out, and I was only half way down the stairs. I grabbed my keys, to silence them, grabbed the hand rail, and by the grace of God, was able to get back to my partner. We got out of the building, and locked the gate behind us. It was an experience I didn’t want to repeat.