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Blackgate Penitentiary is a prison located near Gotham City.
History
At some point in late 2018 Chuck Dodgson was arrested by Crows Security and sent to Blackgate.[1]
In 2019, Raymond Calverick was incarcerated at Blackgate for obstruction of justice and for framing several innocent individuals for crimes they did not commit; simply to raise his reputation for personal gain.[2]
In 2020, after Jacob Kane was arrested for the alleged murder of his wife, Catherine Hamilton, he was imprisoned at Blackgate.[3]
Known employees
Former employees
- Bertrand Eldon (executioner; resigned; deceased)
Known inmates
Current inmates
Former inmates
- Reggie Harris (released; deceased)
- Jacob Kane (released)
Appearances
Batwoman
Season 1
- "How Queer Everything Is Today!"
- "An Un-Birthday Present"
- "Take Your Choice"
- "Drink Me" (mentioned)
- "Grinning From Ear to Ear" (flashback)
Behind the scenes
- Within the DC comics universe, Blackgate Penitentiary is located in Gotham City, the home of the superhero Batman. Blackgate is primarily used for holding any criminal that is not considered criminally insane enough to be placed in Arkham Asylum.
References
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