Died in prison
Othel Moore
Othel Moore, 38, died on December 8, 2023, while held at Jefferson City Correctional Center in Jefferson City, Missouri. According to KOMU 8, he was pepper-sprayed twice during a sweep of the facility for contraband and then placed in a hood, a wrap and a restraint chair. Court proceedings involving former staff members are ongoing, with one trial set and charges against two others dismissed.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. According to earlier KOMU 8 reporting, staff allegedly pepper sprayed him twice and restrained him in a hood, wrap and restraint chair during a contraband sweep, and court proceedings involving former staff are ongoing.
Reported by: KOMU 8 reporting (reporters).