Since the late 1970s, California has sentenced more than a thousand people to death, executing 13 and transferring condemned inmates out of San Quentin's historic death row. This documentary explores the nine most dangerous inmates ever sent to California's death row, examining the chilling crimes, motives, and legal outcomes behind each case.

From Chester Turner—a serial killer convicted of 14 murders whose DNA evidence ultimately exonerated an innocent man—to a hospital nurse who poisoned 12 patients, a former police officer who lured victims to his warehouse, and a cellmate killer who vowed never to stop, this countdown details the most violent offenders in state history. Drawing directly from California Supreme Court opinions, state prison records, and district attorney releases, we cover the full scope of their heinous actions and the ultimate verdicts delivered by the justice system.

Cases covered in this video include Wayne Adam Ford, Joseph Naso, David Mason, Cleophus Prince Jr., Anthony Sully, Andrew Urdiales, Joseph Danks, Robert Diaz, and Chester Turner.

Discover the dark history of California's capital punishment system and the stories behind these notorious condemned inmates.

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