Michael Edwards

Michael Edwards, of Summerville, South Carolina, died on October 8, 2019, while held at Ridgeland Correctional Institute in Ridgeland. Staff found him dead under a bunk in his cell after he was reported missing that afternoon. A pathologist ruled his death a homicide caused by strangulation.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. A pathologist ruled his death a homicide caused by strangulation.

Reported by: pathologist.

Source

• Ridgeland inmate sentenced after strangling cellmate, hiding body Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor's Office, August 11, 2023