Died in jail or a lockup
Darrell Thorne
Darrell Thorne, 53, was taken by Springfield police toward the Greene County Jail in Springfield, Missouri, and officers placed him in a restraint chair during transport. He was later taken to a Springfield hospital, where he died on March 15, 2024. The Greene County medical examiner ruled the death accidental, citing asphyxiation by forcible restraint, methamphetamine use, and heart disease. The Greene County Prosecutor's Office is assessing the case.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. The Greene County medical examiner ruled the death accidental, citing asphyxiation by forcible restraint, methamphetamine use, and heart disease.
Reported by: Greene County medical examiner (medical examiner or coroner).