Ronald Johnson
Ronald Johnson worked at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. Authorities say he was struck with a pipe and had his mouth covered with plastic wrap during an escape attempt on April 12, 2011, his 63rd birthday. His body was found on the floor of a prison industries building, where people held at the prison worked on upholstery, signs and furniture. The record in this account reflects the authorities' description of how he died.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Authorities say he was struck with a pipe and had his mouth covered with plastic wrap during a failed escape attempt.
Reported by: Authorities (South Dakota State Penitentiary) (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.