Died in jail or a lockup
Lamar Benton
Lamar Benton was awaiting trial at the Russell County jail when he was found hanging in his cell at 4 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2006. Sheriff Tommy Boswell said investigators believed he took his own life and that he had left a note.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Russell County Sheriff Tommy Boswell said investigators believe Benton took his own life and left a note.
Reported by: Russell County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.