Died in jail or a lockup
Jaime Chrusch
Jaime Chrusch, 36, died on November 30, 2024, while held at the Henderson Detention Center in Henderson, Nevada, where he had been for six days. The Clark County coroner's office ruled his death a suicide and said he hanged himself with a cord from a wall-mounted phone. The city later acknowledged that Henderson police did not formally notify the City Council of his death for about two months, which it said violated a state law requiring notice within 48 hours.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Clark County coroner's office ruled his death a suicide by hanging with a cord from a wall-mounted phone.
Reported by: Clark County coroner's office (medical examiner or coroner).