Died in prison
Kaydin Varland-Hazelton
Kaydin Varland-Hazelton, 28, died while held at Lansing Correctional Facility in Lansing, Kansas, on February 17, 2024. Hospital staff pronounced him dead, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections, which said a preliminary assessment indicated the death was not related to COVID-19. The department said the cause is pending an independent autopsy. The Kansas Department of Corrections and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are investigating the death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The Kansas Department of Corrections said a preliminary assessment found the death was not related to COVID-19, and that the cause is pending an independent autopsy.