James Woodward

James Woodward, 70, was held at Pickaway Correctional Institution in Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, that Woodward had likely died of COVID-19, pending confirmation, along with another prisoner, Christopher Malone. The governor's office said the deaths came as the virus was spreading through the state's prisons, where Pickaway had the most confirmed cases of any state prison. Woodward's family and the circumstances of his care before his death are not described in the reports.

Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Gov. Mike DeWine said Woodward likely died of coronavirus, pending confirmation.

Reported by: Gov. Mike DeWine.

Sources (6)

• Ohio trying to curb coronavirus spread in prisons as first inmate dies The Marion Star, April 13, 2020
• 1st inmate dies as Ohio prisoner, staff infections top 260 10TV, April 13, 2020
• Coronavirus threatens prison inmates, now 1 prisoner and 1 corrections officer dead WSYX, April 13, 2020
• Coronavirus In Ohio: Advocates Demand More Prison Releases As First Inmate Dies WOSU Public Media, April 13, 2020
• Two more Ohio prison inmates have died, likely from coronavirus Cleveland.com, April 15, 2020
• ODRC says 272 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19, three deaths reported WSYX, April 16, 2020