[1] The State of Texas bought Wynne from the last lessees of the facility (Cunningham and Ellis) in 1883.

Police officers with tracking dogs found the man and his wife under a tree less than 7 miles (11 km) from the Wynne Unit.

During the incident the escape vehicle hit 59-year-old correctional officer Susan Canfield, killing her.

It has been shown that the Wynne Unit generates around $1 Million a week for the State of Texas.

[citation needed] The Windham School District has its headquarters in Building B in the Wynne Unit.