Oliver Johnson
Oliver Johnson, 24, died on February 23, 2016, at Evans Correctional Institution in Bennettsville, South Carolina. Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown lists the cause of death as stab wounds and the manner as homicide. According to an affidavit from the State Law Enforcement Division, Johnson had fought with another prisoner, who left the fight, came back with a shank and stabbed him several times. A fellow prisoner has been charged in the death.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The coroner and a State Law Enforcement Division affidavit say another prisoner stabbed Oliver Johnson during a fight at Evans Correctional Institution.
Reported by: Marlboro County Coroner Tim Brown (medical examiner or coroner); South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (outside investigators).