Died in prison
Claude Bussey
Claude Bussey died on January 8, 2021, while held at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, Ohio. Documents obtained through a records request, reported by the USA TODAY Network Ohio bureau, say Bussey allegedly refused treatment for a chronic medical condition. According to those documents, the form required to record that refusal was not signed by Bussey.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). Documents obtained through a records request say Bussey died of a chronic medical condition after allegedly refusing treatment, but the required refusal form was not signed by him.
Reported by: documents obtained through a records request, reported by the USA TODAY Network Ohio bureau (reporters).