James Kauffman
James Kauffman, 68, was a doctor and endocrinologist who practiced in South Jersey until June 2017, according to reports. He was found dead in his cell at the Hudson County Correctional Center in Kearny, New Jersey, at about 9:20 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2018, after officials said he had been moved there for his own protection. A correctional center spokesperson said he died by apparent suicide, and a source said he used a torn bed sheet to asphyxiate himself and left a note, while sources also said staff did not notice anything until he failed to respond and his cellmate was away at a court hearing. His attorney, Ed Jacobs, said the strain of the long legal process and months in jail may have contributed to his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Hudson County jail spokesman said he died by apparent suicide, and the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office reported the same while its investigation continued; his attorney said the strain of the long legal process may have contributed.
Reported by: Hudson County Correctional Center spokesperson (the agency that held him); Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office (outside investigators); his attorney, Ed Jacobs (family or their lawyers).
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