When you think of notorious prisons around the United States, you may think of places like Alcatraz, Folsom Prison, or Riker's Island.

However, the prison that holds perhaps the most notorious criminals currently living in the United States is mere miles away in the plains between Canon City and Pueblo, and that prison is most commonly known as SuperMax.

SuperMax has the highest security measures of all prisons in America and holds some of the most notorious criminals incarcerated in the country.

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It is filled with terrorists, both domestic and foreign, murderers, gang leaders, mafia bosses, and whatever else you can imagine, and holds most of these criminals in solitary confinement for 23 hours a day.

It's the SuperMax Prison that notorious criminals, no matter where their crimes were committed, are eventually sent if the crime warrants extreme security for the perpetrator.

Here are twelve of the most notorious criminals currently serving time at Colorado's SuperMax Prison:

12 Notorious Criminals Locked Up in Colorado's SuperMax Prison

Colorado is home to one of the most notorious prisons in the county which holds some of the most notorious prisoners.

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Now take a Look at Where These Criminals Call Home

Colorado's SuperMax Prison, also known as ADX, holds some of the most notorious criminals alive.

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Following being convicted of murdering his wife and two daughters, Chris Watts' Colorado home is now for sale.

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20 Bucket List Items You Need to Do in Colorado in 2021

2020 has been a pretty garbage year for a lot of reasons as the COVID-19 pandemic has prohibited us Coloradans from doing a lot of things we love.

Concert season was basically canceled, and because of social distancing and other restrictions, a lot of activities we'd usually partake in have been put on hold.

However, if things return to normal in 2021, we'll undoubtedly be back to enjoying our great state. Here are 20 bucket list items you need to do in Colorado in 2021.

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