Dalmario Smith
Dalmario Smith, 22, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Stillwater prison in Minnesota in the early morning of June 15, 2024, and was pronounced dead shortly after, according to the Minnesota Department of Corrections. The Department of Corrections said it is unclear how he died and does not believe foul play was involved. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office completed an autopsy, and investigators are examining whether he ingested synthetic drugs found in his cell.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. The Minnesota Department of Corrections says investigators are examining whether he ingested suspected synthetic drugs found in his cell, and it does not suspect foul play; the autopsy cause has not been reported.
Reported by: Minnesota Department of Corrections (the agency that held him); Ramsey County Medical Examiner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).