Died in prison
Jeffrey Heird
Jeffrey Heird, 38, died on March 28, 2004, while held at Limon Correctional Facility in Lincoln County, Colorado. Colorado Department of Corrections spokeswoman Alison Morgan said he was found in his cell late that day with stab wounds, and prison officials reported his death. A later report describes him as killed by another person held at the facility.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Colorado Department of Corrections spokeswoman Alison Morgan reported that Jeffrey Heird was found in his cell with stab wounds, and another account says another person held at the prison killed him.
Reported by: Colorado Department of Corrections spokeswoman Alison Morgan (the agency that held him); news report.