Deaths in Custody
Died in jail or a lockup

Craig Martin

55 years old · died June 13, 2023 · Buffalo County Detention Center, Buffalo County, Nebraska

Craig Martin, 55, died on June 13, 2023, while held at the Buffalo County Jail in Kearney, Nebraska. The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office said he was found unresponsive in his cell and was taken to CHI Health-Good Samaritan, where he was pronounced dead. The sheriff's office said its investigation is continuing, and the Buffalo County Attorney has requested an autopsy. Under state law, a grand jury must review the death. The cause and manner of death had not been announced when the report was published.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office says the investigation is ongoing, and the Buffalo County Attorney has requested an autopsy.

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