Died in prison
Harry Watkins Skinner
Henry Watkins 'Hank' Skinner, 60, died on February 16, 2023, at a hospital in Galveston, Texas, while in the custody of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. According to Pampa News, he had a significant medical event on February 13 and had been receiving medical care since then. The paper reported that foul play was not suspected and that he is believed to have died of natural causes. The Texas Office of the Attorney General's custodial death report also records his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness
Reported by: Texas Office of the Attorney General custodial death report (outside investigators); news reporting that foul play is not suspected and he is believed to have died of natural causes.