Justin Henderson
Justin Henderson, 40, was held at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville, South Carolina, when he died on August 8, 2026. He was found unresponsive in his cell with multiple stab wounds and was taken to Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville, where he was pronounced dead. The South Carolina Department of Corrections Inspector General's office and the Lee County Coroner are investigating the death as a suspected homicide, and an autopsy is pending. Officials have not said what led to the stabbing or whether a suspect has been identified.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The South Carolina Department of Corrections and Lee County Coroner Larry Logan say he died of multiple stab wounds and the death is being investigated as a suspected homicide, with the autopsy pending.
Reported by: South Carolina Department of Corrections (the agency that held him); Lee County Coroner Larry Logan (medical examiner or coroner); SCDC Inspector General's office (outside investigators).