Keyon Wade
Keyon Wade, 25, was held at South Woods State Prison in Cumberland County, New Jersey, when he died on December 4, 2019. Prosecutors say his cellmate, Anthony Cole, beat him to death; Cole has been charged with first-degree murder and denies the allegations. Wade's family says he repeatedly asked to be moved away from Cole and wants to know why that did not happen. His mother and grandmother spoke tearfully after a hearing, and his grandmother said he was due to come home in 18 months.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody (neglect alleged). Prosecutors say his cellmate beat him to death, and his family says he repeatedly asked to be moved away from the cellmate and wants to know why he was not.
Reported by: Cumberland County prosecutors; his family.