Chazz Hilliard
Chazz Hilliard, 29, died on February 29, 2020, while held at East Jersey State Prison in Rahway, New Jersey. The Medical Examiner, as reported by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability, attributed the death to cardiac arrhythmia and blunt impact injuries to the face, sustained while he was in a state of enhanced excitement under the influence of synthetic drugs. Correctional officers went to his cell after other incarcerated people reported concerns about his behavior, and the sources say that after a struggle he was taken to the infirmary, where he became unresponsive and efforts to revive him failed. A state grand jury voted not to file criminal charges against any officer.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. The Medical Examiner attributed the death to cardiac arrhythmia and facial impact injuries sustained in a state of enhanced excitement while under the influence of synthetic drugs.
Reported by: Medical Examiner (medical examiner or coroner).