Mitchell Bolder
Mitchell Bolder, a Black man, died on June 25, 2024, while held at USP Victorville, a federal prison in Victorville, California. Local media reported that he died by suicide, from self-inflicted injuries to his chest and throat. Fellow people held at the prison and an eyewitness, as reported by Truthout, say the facility had been locked down for long stretches and that he repeatedly asked for psychological help and a cell change. They also say staff ignored his duress button and his threats before he harmed himself.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). Fellow prisoners and an eyewitness, as reported by Truthout, say Bolder repeatedly asked for psychological help and a cell change and that staff ignored his duress button and threats before he harmed himself.
Reported by: fellow prisoners and an eyewitness, as reported by Truthout (witnesses); local media reports.