Died in prison
James Virdin
James Virdin, 52, died on March 3, 2025, while held at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Delaware. The Delaware Department of Correction said the apparent cause of death was a suicide attempt. The Delaware State Police opened an independent investigation, and his body was sent to the Division of Forensic Science to determine the cause of death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Delaware Department of Correction said the apparent cause was a suicide attempt, and the Delaware State Police opened an independent investigation while the Division of Forensic Science determines the cause of death.
Reported by: Delaware Department of Correction (the agency that held him); Delaware State Police (outside investigators).