Died in jail or a lockup
Jason Peters
Jason Peters, 37, died on September 2, 2020, while held at the St. Joseph County Jail in Indiana. He was found unresponsive in his cell a few hours after he was placed in custody. Indiana State Police said an autopsy found heroin, fentanyl and methamphetamine in his system and ruled the death an accidental overdose.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. The Indiana State Police said the death was an accidental drug overdose after an autopsy found heroin, fentanyl and methamphetamine in his system.
Reported by: Indiana State Police (outside investigators).