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.
Kenny Williams died of metastasized breast cancer in June 2019 after DOC failed to provide treatment
Board member Patricia Hayes said she was “overall concerned” about the operations of the jail following the incident
The sheriff said the detention officers violated policies and procedures leading up to the death of Marvin Scott III
Jurors rejected a murder charge but found Jonah Levi responsible for manslaughter and coordinated misconduct in Messiah Nantwi’s death at Mid-State Correctional Facility
Lason Butler died of dehydration after being held in a cell at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center with no running water, the lawsuit said
Prosecutors found the correctional officers acted reasonably and within policy during the restraint of an inmate in a mental health episode
Nathan Palmer testified that Jonah Levi stomped inmate Messiah Nantwi five or six times and said he confronted him moments later about the force used
One of 10 indicted Mid-State Correctional Facility staff members admitted to falsifying records as part of an alleged cover-up following the death of Messiah Nantwi
Robert Kessler accepted a plea deal and testified against coworkers about the fatal assault and alleged cover-up at Marcy Correctional Facility
Sedgwick County commissioners approved the payment after a federal jury found five juvenile corrections officers liable in the 2021 death of 17-year-old Cedric “CJ” Lofton
The Eleventh Circuit reinforced that non-medical officers may rely on professional medical judgment absent evidence of subjective recklessness
Jurors found no constitutional violations in the case of a mentally ill detainee who died after ingesting multiple objects while housed in a special unit at Cois M. Byrd Detention Center
The jury awarded $8.3 million after attorneys questioned the need for five Sedgwick County officers to restrain a 135-pound juvenile in a prone position for approximately 39 minutes
David Kingsley, the only officer found guilty at trial, was caught on video lifting inmate Robert Brooks by the neck before the fatal assault
A grand jury returned charges against current and former Alameda County deputies over the death of Maurice Monk, who was found unresponsive in his cell after days without aid
Two former corrections officers received 22 years in prison for first-degree manslaughter, while two others were sentenced for lesser charges
Authorities say the inmate slipped a restraint and tried to take the officer’s gun before being shot during the incident at Banner University Medical Center South
Of the 24 Walker County Jail employees charged in Tony Mitchell’s death, eight have formally pleaded guilty
How correctional leaders can address inmate deaths with honesty, compassion and timely communication that builds trust
A city oversight board found correction officers failed to secure cells, notify medical staff and conduct rounds in several fatal incidents
Daniel Burger was among 10 corrections officers indicted in the death of inmate Messiah Nantwi and the alleged cover-up at the Oneida County prison
The officers were acquitted of criminal charges but failed to follow the DOCCS policy requiring intervention during excessive force
David Kingsley was found guilty of murder and manslaughter, while two other officers were acquitted in the death of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility
Francis Chandler Jr. was promised a sentence of four years in state prison after pleading to second-degree gang assault in connection with inmate Messiah Nantwi’s death
During closing arguments, the defense told the jury that their clients didn’t participate in the fatal assault of Robert Brooks and were trying to do their jobs in difficult circumstances
Robert Kessler, a former CO who took a plea deal, described in court how officers repeatedly hit and pepper-sprayed Robert Brooks before he died at a Utica hospital
Officials say the inmate set the fire, but the officers are accused of failing to intervene before his death at the William P. Clements Unit
The county board of commissioners is committing nearly $20 million to a new behavioral health unit in the jail, expanding medical beds from 12 to 112
Two corrections officers were promised 22 years in prison in exchange for the guilty plea, while two others face 3 to 9 years for their roles in the fatal assault at Marcy Correctional Facility
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