Died in jail or a lockup
Jesse Odle
Jesse Odle, 40, died in his cell at a jail in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on January 9, 2019. Authorities said his death appeared to be a medical issue and that they did not believe foul play was involved. His mother, Kay Odle, said he had struggled with addiction and had turned to his faith shortly before he died. She said a minister friend who visited him in jail found him praying and that he had asked Jesus into his heart, which gave her peace that he was safe.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Authorities said the death appeared to be a medical issue and did not involve foul play.
Reported by: authorities. The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.