Lincoln Cord Horner
Lincoln Cord Horner, 40, was held at the Watauga County Detention Center in Boone, North Carolina. He was found hanging from a ligature in his cell on January 12, 2018, and was taken to Watauga Medical Center, where he died on January 15. The autopsy listed the cause of death as asphyxia due to hanging and also noted head and neck contusions and abrasions. Sheriff Len Hagaman said jail staff responded quickly and followed medical protocol. The State Bureau of Investigation sent its report to the district attorney's office on June 18, 2018, and that office is reviewing the file.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The autopsy listed asphyxia due to hanging and noted head and neck contusions and abrasions, and Sheriff Len Hagaman said jail staff responded quickly and followed medical protocol.
Reported by: Autopsy report (medical examiner or coroner); Sheriff Len Hagaman (the agency that held him).