Phillip Kellerman
Phillip Kellerman, 35, of Metuchen, was held at Northern State Prison in Newark, New Jersey, when he died on January 20, 2024. His sister, Danielle Mendes, says he died of an overdose from fentanyl-laced drugs. A lawsuit she brought on his behalf says staff knew of his addiction but failed to monitor him and did not give him Narcan after he was found unresponsive. The Department of Corrections did not comment on the claims.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose (disputed; neglect alleged). His sister Danielle Mendes, in a lawsuit, says he died of a fentanyl-laced drug overdose and that staff knew of his addiction but failed to monitor him and did not give Narcan after he was found unresponsive; the Department of Corrections did not comment.
Reported by: Danielle Mendes (sister) and her lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His sister, Danielle Mendes, sued over his death, alleging that staff knew of his addiction, failed to monitor him and did not give him Narcan after he was found unresponsive, and no amount has been reported.