David Conroy
David Conroy, 32, died on May 28, 2017, after he was found hanging in his cell at the Cumberland County Jail in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The county solicitor, Ted Baker, said the death was a suicide, and officials said he had been placed on suicide watch after being admitted to the jail the week before. He was airlifted to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, where he died the next day. The county and the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office are reviewing the death, and the county is studying jail procedures and planning camera changes.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. County Solicitor Ted Baker said Conroy hanged himself in his cell at the Cumberland County Jail, where he was on suicide watch.
Reported by: Cumberland County Solicitor Ted Baker.