Died in prison
James Charles Kleppe
James Charles Kleppe, 79, died on January 28, 2021, at the Iowa Medical and Classification Center in Coralville, where he was held in state prison custody. Officials said he likely died from complications of COVID-19 together with preexisting medical conditions, and described the manner of death as natural. He was one of a number of people who died in the state prison system during the pandemic.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Officials say he likely died of COVID-19 complications and preexisting medical conditions.
Reported by: Iowa Department of Corrections (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.