Kyle Joseph Nadwodny
Kyle Joseph Nadwodny, 37, died in his cell at Dauphin County Prison on May 12, 2021. A corrections officer found him at about 3 a.m. and summoned medical help, but he was pronounced dead at the prison, according to county officials. The Dauphin County Coroner's Office ruled his death a suicide by passive hanging, and a district attorney's review of the autopsy, toxicology, staff reports and video found that no one else was involved. The prison said he was on watch status with regular cell checks before he was found, and county officials said video shows officers conducting cellblock walkthroughs through the night.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Dauphin County Coroner's Office ruled it a suicide by passive hanging, and county officials said he hanged himself while officers were conducting cellblock walkthroughs.
Reported by: Dauphin County officials (the agency that held him); Dauphin County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner); district attorney investigation.