Seth King
Seth King, 25, of Reidsville, died in his cell at the Rockingham County Jail in February 2021. Sheriff Sam Page said he died by suicide, by hanging in his cell, and that the sheriff's office had no indication he intended to harm himself. According to an autopsy reported by the Raleigh News & Observer, he had pneumonia and had tested positive for COVID-19. A state investigation found several hour-long periods in which required checks on him were not made. The State Bureau of Investigation has reviewed the death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). Sheriff Sam Page's office called it suicide, and a state investigation found several hour-long periods in which required checks on Seth King were not made.
Reported by: Rockingham County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); State Bureau of Investigation (outside investigators).
Sources (4)
- Ashley Marie Eggleston (Rockingham County Detention Facility)
- Rockingham County Sheriff holds news conference to address three inmate suicides that occurred last month
- 'I want to save lives': Rockingham County Sheriff addresses inmate suicides
- North Carolina jail deaths reach a record-high in 2021. Why are so many inmates dying?