Died in prison
Kenneth Thompson
Kenneth Thompson died while held at an Arizona state prison. Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller said he was killed by fellow prisoners. Two other men held in the Arizona state prison system have been charged in his killing, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against them. The accused men have not yet been tried, and a defense attorney said a new trial could add years to the case.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller says two other men held on Arizona's death row killed Kenneth Thompson, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against them.
Reported by: Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller.