Died in prison
Lonnie Hamilton
Lonnie Hamilton died by suicide while held at Marcy prison in Oneida County, New York. A court found that the state failed in its duty of care to prevent his death. His family was not told of his death until months later, nor that staff had buried him on prison grounds.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). A court found the state failed in its duty of care to prevent his suicide at Marcy prison.
Reported by: a court.