Died in jail or a lockup
John Gentry
John Gentry, 37, of Crestview Hills, died on June 21, 2024, while held at the Boone County Jail in Burlington, Kentucky, awaiting trial. He was pronounced dead at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Florence, according to reports, and the Boone County Coroner's Office ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death, which had not been reported. Capt. Kevin Klute of the Boone County Jail confirmed the death, and the Boone County Sheriff's Office said it is investigating the exact nature and cause of his death. Local outlets reported that his pending court case was dismissed after his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Sources (4)
- Boone Co. Jail: Man dies while awaiting trial in fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend
- Man accused of murdering woman, shooting their child dies in jail awaiting trial
- Man accused of killing his ex in front of kids in Northern Kentucky dies awaiting trial
- Boone Co. murder case dismissed by courts after defendant’s death, attorney says