Ryan Scott Smith
Ryan Scott Smith died in December 2022 in his cell at Southwestern Regional Jail in West Virginia. His mother, Kimberly Osborne, says she has spent months seeking answers and is trying to get justice for him. According to her, officials have told her only that the case is under investigation by State Police and the Medical Examiner's Office. She is piecing together what happened from a photo of abrasions on his fist, rumors from his cellmate, and his last jailhouse conversations with an old friend.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. State Police and the Medical Examiner's Office are investigating, and his mother, Kimberly Osborne, says officials have told her nothing beyond that.
Reported by: State Police and Medical Examiner's Office (outside investigators); Kimberly Osborne, his mother (family or their lawyers).