Died in custody
Joshua Degroot
Joshua Degroot, 44, was held at the Wichita Work Release Facility in Wichita, Kansas. According to a Kansas Department of Corrections media release, he was found unresponsive at his workplace in Wichita on October 3, 2024. The department said the cause of death is pending an independent autopsy. The Wichita Police Department is investigating, with assistance from the Kansas Department of Corrections.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Kansas Department of Corrections said the cause of death is pending an independent autopsy.