Nathaniel David Leask
Nathaniel David Leask, 49, was a Ketchikan resident, and his next of kin were notified of his death. He died on April 3, 2025, while held at the Anchorage Correctional Complex. The Alaska State Troopers said his injuries were self-inflicted. The ACLU of Alaska reported that witnesses said he lay for more than three hours before staff began life-saving measures, a claim the reporting did not resolve. He is also listed among people the Alaska Department of Corrections reported dying in its custody in 2025.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed; neglect alleged). Alaska State Troopers determined his injuries were self-inflicted, but the ACLU of Alaska reported that witnesses said he lay for more than three hours before staff began life-saving measures.
Reported by: Alaska State Troopers (outside investigators); ACLU of Alaska (advocates); witnesses held at the facility.