Brian Anthony Caperonis
Brian Caperonis, 38, died on May 19, 2023, at High Desert State Prison in Indian Springs, Nevada, while in the custody of the Nevada Department of Corrections. The Clark County coroner's office determined his death was a homicide, citing ligature strangulation and multiple sharp force injuries. Sources told KLAS 8 News Now that he was found on the floor with a cord around his neck. The Nevada Department of Corrections said another person held at the prison was placed in segregation while the death was investigated.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Clark County coroner's office ruled his death a homicide from ligature strangulation and multiple sharp force injuries, and the Nevada Department of Corrections said a suspect was placed in segregation while the homicide was investigated.
Reported by: Clark County coroner's office (medical examiner or coroner); Nevada Department of Corrections (the agency that held him); 8 News Now (reporters).