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In the heart of Maricopa County, Arizona, stands Towers Jaila facility that was never meant to last but became a permanent fixture in the U.S. incarceration system. Originally built in 1982 as a temporary solution to overcrowding, the 720-bed detention center soon became part of a larger crisis in mass incarceration.

Towers Jail was designed for pretrial detainees, but over the years, it has been plagued by outdated infrastructure, extreme heat, and overcrowding. Critics argue it represents the failures of Arizonas justice system, while supporters claim it still serves a vital purpose.

With poor living conditions, increasing maintenance costs, and growing legal challenges, the future of Towers Jail is now in question. Will it be shut down, modernized, or replaced? And what does its story say about the larger issue of mass incarceration in America?

Join us as we explore the rise, controversy, and uncertain future of Towers Jail in this episode of Its History.

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ITS HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.

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Notice:
We previously described Towers Jail as a skyscraper-style facility. While not a true skyscraper, its unique vertical design of six multistory sections sets it apart from traditional prison layouts.