James Francis Howard
James Francis Howard, 56, died on March 21, 2021, in his cell at the Rush City prison in Chisago County, Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Corrections, officers found him with injuries to his face and head, began lifesaving measures, and paramedics pronounced him dead at 12:20 a.m. The department said it is investigating the death as a possible homicide, and his cellmate was taken into custody.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Minnesota Department of Corrections is investigating his death as a possible homicide, and his cellmate was taken into custody.
Reported by: Minnesota Department of Corrections (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.