Died in jail or a lockup
Austin Witthaus
Austin Witthaus, 25, was found in medical distress at the Marion County Jail in Illinois on January 15, according to Sheriff Kevin Cripps. He was taken to a hospital and then transferred to St. John's Hospital in Springfield, where he later died. The sheriff said a preliminary investigation found no foul play, and the Illinois State Police were asked to take over the investigation, which is pending.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. Sheriff Kevin Cripps said a preliminary investigation found no foul play and asked the Illinois State Police to take over the investigation.