Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Danny Lee Hartford

53 years old · died October 7, 2012 · Montana State Prison, Powell County, Montana

Danny Lee Hartford, 53, was found dead in his cell in a high-security housing unit at Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge on Sunday night, October 7, 2012. The Montana Department of Corrections said it is investigating his death as a homicide and that two other people held at the prison are possible suspects. The department has released no further details while the criminal investigation continues.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Montana Department of Corrections is investigating his death as a homicide, and two other people held at the prison are possible suspects.

Reported by: Montana Department of Corrections (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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