A jury has convicted an Ely State Prison inmate of killing three other inmates during a 2024 attack.
The Nevada Attorney General's Office says 34-year-old Anthony Ribera was convicted of three counts of First-Degree Murder with Use of a Deadly Weapon, five counts of Attempted Murder With use of a Deadly Weapon, five counts of Battery by Prisoner With use of a Deadly Weapon Resulting in Substantial Bodily Harm and one count of Possess Dangerous Weapon or Facsimile by Incarcerated Person.
The July 30th incident left three inmates dead and five others injured.
“The rule of law applies everywhere, including behind prison walls,” said Attorney General Ford. “This jury’s verdict is an important step in ensuring accountability for a calculated and deadly assault that cost three individuals their lives.”
The AG's Office says evidence presented at trial showed that Ribera and 19 other inmates coordinated an attack against a rival group of inmates using manufactured prison made weapons to stab their victims.
Sentencing is scheduled for March 9, 2026 where Ribera faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
MARCH 11, 2025
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced that a final arrest was made on Wednesday against the people charged with murdering three inmates in Ely.
20 defendants have been charged with multiple counts at Ely State Prison, including three counts of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon and five counts of attempted murder with use of a deadly weapon - both with intent to promote or assist a criminal gang.
The attack at the prison that led to the death of the three inmates happened on July 30, 2024.
The case is currently under investigation by the White Pine County Sheriff's Office.
