Died in jail or a lockup
Alton Warren Ham
Alton Warren Ham, 45, of Oklahoma, died in September 2009 while held in a jail. According to the account, deputies used a Taser on him while trying to move him to another cell, and he was later found dead in his cell. A coroner's report said an enlarged heart may have contributed to his death. His family has filed a claim against the county.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed). The coroner's report said an enlarged heart may have contributed to his death, and his family has filed a claim against the county after deputies shocked him with a Taser during a struggle.
Reported by: coroner's report (medical examiner or coroner).