Died in prison
Deanna Niece
Deanna Niece, 38, died on July 25, 2017, while held at Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women in Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Corrections. The department said her death came days after another woman died at the same facility. The medical examiner has not yet determined the cause of death, and the manner is listed as pending. Officials said she was from northern Virginia. A class action lawsuit over alleged inadequate health care at the facility was previously settled, according to one report.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined