Seth Privacky
Seth Privacky, 30, died on July 15, 2010, at Kinross Correctional Facility in Kincheloe, Michigan. Department of Corrections spokesman John Cordell said Privacky and two other men held at the prison overpowered a truck driver and drove a prison industries truck through two fences. Officials said Privacky ran from the truck on foot and that a corrections officer shot him during an escape attempt. Officials said the driver's injuries were not life-threatening and that the other two men were quickly apprehended. The Michigan State Police investigated the death.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. The Michigan Department of Corrections said a correction officer shot Seth Privacky after he fled on foot and ignored commands to stop during an escape attempt from Kinross Correctional Facility.
Reported by: Michigan Department of Corrections (the agency that held him); Michigan State Police (outside investigators).
Sources (4)
- Reports say Seth Privacky killed while trying to escape from Kinross Correctional Facility
- State Department of Corrections confirms Muskegon mass murderer Seth Privacky killed during escape attempt at Kinross Correctional Facility
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