Died in prison
Jose Benitez
Jose Benitez, 67, was held at JCCC, a Missouri state prison in Cole County, when he died on July 16, 2013. Court records and a grand jury indictment say that his cellmate struck him. Officials said they did not believe a weapon was used in the attack.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. A grand jury indicted his cellmate for first-degree murder after the cellmate struck him at JCCC, and prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty.
Reported by: grand jury indictment and court records.