Died in jail or a lockup
Anthony Mbanu
Anthony Mbanu, 24, died on August 3, 2018, while held at the Cook County Jail in Illinois. Cook County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Cara Smith said he took his own life, and that he was found hanging in his cell early that Friday morning. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office had not released details about the death, and the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force is investigating.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Cook County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Cara Smith said he took his own life, and the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force is investigating.
Reported by: Cook County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force (outside investigators).