Died in prison
Michael Boswell
Michael Boswell died of skin cancer while held at Washington State Penitentiary in Washington State. According to Washington State Standard, prison medical staff had rebuffed his requests for treatment for months before he died. His death was cited as the reason state lawmakers passed a 2021 law requiring fatality reviews in jails and prisons.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). Prison medical staff reportedly rebuffed his treatment requests for months before he died of skin cancer, according to the account.
Reported by: news reports.