Died in prison
Michael Smith
Michael Smith died in October 2024 while held at USP Big Sandy, a federal prison in Martin County, Kentucky. Another man held at the prison is alleged to have killed him, and the death has been classified as a homicide. A murder case against that man is pending.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Another incarcerated man is alleged to have killed him, according to the article.
Reported by: news reports.