In-Custody Death
In-custody deaths are serious incidents that require thorough investigation and careful management within correctional facilities. This directory provides articles and resources on the causes, legal implications, and protocols for handling in-custody deaths. Understanding the factors contributing to these incidents is crucial for preventing future occurrences and ensuring accountability. For additional insights, explore our section on Inmate Healthcare and Safety.
Nicholas Kieffer pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter and other charges in the death of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
Prosecutors said corrections officers at Marcy Correctional Facility attacked Robert Brooks while he was handcuffed, leading to his death the next day
A medical examiner found Marcy Correctional Facility inmate Robert Brooks died from neck compression and blunt-force injuries; a grand jury will review the case
A judge said Alex Banta was “caught up in the culture” of silence surrounding violence against inmates
Attorney for nurses said allegations “have spawned numerous social media and other very adversarial threats”
“This is a humanitarian crisis and the state has an obligation to act,” a state senator said
The investigation was opened after deaths in county jails hit a two-decade high last year and other allegations of excessive use of force surfaced
Three hours before the man’s death, his unit was without an officer touring the floor, as required by Correction Department policy
Five people have been charged with murder and conspiracy for allegedly beating another inmate to death
In the jail’s most recent audit, officials found the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center was in violation of more than a dozen state standards
The mayhem started early in the morning when a corrections officer saw three detainees slashing an inmate
Fla. man claims he was high on meth, hadn’t slept for 5 days before violently struggling against jail deputies
The in-custody inmate was at the courthouse for official business when the incident occurred
“The multitude of plans, programs and promises the City has announced have not worked,” the Legal Aid Society said
Earlier this year, a state auditor’s report was highly critical of the department and offered several recommendations
A coalition made seven demands of commissioners before marching to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
As of last week, 107 prisoners have died, which is more than the total number of annual deaths in 2018, 2019 and 2021
A report issued Sept 12 on six suicides and four overdoses in the jails in 2021 found a range of staffing breakdowns contributed to those fatalities
The deceased inmate was found dead on the mental health floor of the facility
The suspect told police he was tired of being disrespected after he cleaned the cell and his cellmate clogged the toilet
Armor Correctional Health Services Inc. was charged in 2018 with felony abuse of residents of a penal facility in the death of Terrill Thomas
Acevedo, 48, climbed a fence Sept. 20 in the rooftop recreation yard of “the Barge” jailhouse moored off the Bronx in the East River
“He was gone when he hit the water,” a Correction Department source said
The report cites failure to check detainees, slow emergency responses, and vacant posts
John Basco’s death is the 14th this year at the jail, which has faced criticism over inmate deaths, escapes and other incidents
Patrick Schroeder, 45, died Monday about four years after he was sentenced to death for the strangulation death of his prison cellmate
Accused lookout in beating death told his mother on a phone call shortly before Bulger came to USP Hazelton in October 2018 that inmates were preparing for the arrival of a “higher profile person”
A separate jury convicted former CO Alex Banta, 30, of similar charges in April
Sean McKinnon, 36, was on federal supervised release when he was arrested Thursday in Florida on charges including conspiracy to commit first degree murder
Fotio Geas and Paul J. DeCologero are accused of striking Bulger in the head multiple times and causing his death in October of 2018 while all were incarcerated at United States Penitentiary Hazleton in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia
Thomas Lee Hicks, 30, faces a count of second-degree murder and child cruelty charges in connection with the Aug. 9 incident
The story got national attention after a judge ordered the plaintiff’s attorney to stop tweeting about it
“This is one of the worst cases of murder I’ve ever seen,” said Jones, a former Houston, Texas, prosecutor.
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