Joseph Klinger
Joseph Klinger, 32, was a Penns Valley Area High School graduate from Potters Mills, and his mother, Sandra Wilkins, has spoken publicly about his death. He was held at the Centre County Correctional Facility and taken to Mount Nittany Medical Center on June 15, 2020, then died at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville the next day, June 16. Centre County Administrator Margaret Gray said in an email that he died by suicide and that the facility followed all protocols. His mother said he should have been watched, and state police are investigating.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed). Centre County administrator Margaret Gray said he died by suicide and the jail followed all protocols, while his mother disputes that the protocols were adequate.
Reported by: Centre County administrator Margaret Gray (the agency that held him); Joseph Klinger's mother (family or their lawyers).