Carl J. Dane
Carl J. Dane, 19, of Pinckneyville, was found dead in his cell at the Perry County Jail early on a Friday morning in August 2011. Illinois State Police and the Perry County Coroner's Office investigated, and an autopsy was done with results pending at the time of the first report. Investigators said they did not suspect foul play, while his attorney, Brian Trentman, said he was told investigators believe Dane killed himself and that Dane had shown no sign he would harm himself. Trentman called it an extremely sad day.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed). Dane's attorney, Brian Trentman, says investigators told him they believe Dane killed himself and that he showed no sign he would harm himself, while investigators said they did not suspect foul play and the autopsy results were pending.
Reported by: Brian Trentman, Dane's attorney (family or their lawyers); Illinois State Police (outside investigators); Perry County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).