Andrew McCormick
Andrew McCormick, 37, was held at the Morey Unit of Lewis Prison near Buckeye, Arizona, when he was badly beaten in his cell in June 2018. According to ABC15 surveillance video, several other incarcerated people entered and left his cell over more than 35 minutes without officers knowing what was happening. He died at a hospital four days later, and an internal investigation raised questions about how long it took him to get medical care, according to ABC15. His mother, Jodie McCormick, described him as a son, brother, uncle, cousin and nephew, and his sister Holly said the attack made her sick to her stomach. The family has filed a lawsuit against the State of Arizona.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody (neglect alleged). Surveillance video reviewed by ABC15 shows other incarcerated people entering and leaving his cell for more than 35 minutes without officers knowing, and the family's lawsuit against the State of Arizona says staff failed to protect him and delayed his medical care.
Reported by: ABC15 review of surveillance video (reporters); his family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family sued the State of Arizona over his death, and no settlement or award amount has been reported.