Daniel Johnson
His brother Paul remembers Daniel Johnson as a loving, caring man who was smart and encouraging, and who was proud of Paul for quitting drinking. Daniel Johnson, 52, died on July 8, 2024, while held at the Wyoming Medium Correctional Facility in Torrington. The Wyoming State Department of Corrections announced the death the next day, said the cause had not yet been disclosed, and said an autopsy would be conducted. Paul and advocates say Daniel had been diagnosed with ALS, that prison medical staff were slow to respond to his symptoms, and that a medical parole request was denied in February 2024; the department declined to discuss his medical care.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). Paul Johnson says prison medical staff were slow to respond to Daniel's symptoms, which he says were from ALS, and the Department of Corrections declined to discuss his medical care.
Reported by: Paul Johnson (brother) (family or their lawyers); advocates.
Custody: Serving a sentence.