Died in custody
Barry Reavis
Officials said Barry Reavis, 46, was found unresponsive in his cell on June 20, 2026, after an apparent hanging. Officials called it a suicide attempt and said he was the only person in the cell. He was taken to Duke University Hospital and placed on life support. An online obituary gives his date of death as August 3, 2026.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Officials said Barry Reavis was found unresponsive in his cell after an apparent hanging, called it a suicide attempt, and said no one else was in the cell.
Reported by: officials.