John McMillon
John McMillon, 67, had spent about 25 years in prison and would soon have been eligible for parole; his sister, Carolyn Hodge, has said she does not think she can forgive those responsible for his death. He died on January 22, 2019, at Great Meadow Correctional Facility in Comstock, New York, while officers were restraining him. The official report says he died of a heart attack after attacking and resisting staff. Four people held at the prison told investigators that guards punched, stomped and kicked him, and his family disputes the official account.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff (disputed). The official report says he attacked staff and died of a heart attack while being restrained, but four fellow inmates say guards punched, stomped and kicked him, and his family disputes the official account.
Reported by: official report; four fellow inmates; his family.