Shon Collins
Shon Collins, 46, died on May 10, 2015, at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution in Johnson County, Nebraska, where he was held in state custody. He was found dead in his cell during a disturbance in which people held at the prison took over two housing units. Scott Frakes, director of the state Department of Correctional Services, said the cause of death was unknown but appeared to have been caused by other people held there, and the Nebraska State Patrol investigated. The Johnson County Attorney's office said his death was caused by blunt force trauma to the head. In April 2016 a county grand jury found there was not enough evidence to file charges, and County Attorney Rick Smith said the investigation continues.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Prison director Scott R. Frakes said other inmates appeared to cause the death, and a Johnson County grand jury declined to charge anyone while County Attorney Rick Smith said the investigation continues.
Reported by: Scott R. Frakes, director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (the agency that held him); Johnson County grand jury (court); Johnson County Attorney Rick Smith.