Died in prison
Thomas Harnage
Thomas Harnage died in April 2025 at the Arizona State Prison Complex-Tucson, where he was held. Authorities say another person held at the prison, Ricky Wassenaar, killed him, and Wassenaar has confessed, according to the reporting. The Pinal County Attorney has filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty against Wassenaar.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Authorities say fellow inmate Ricky Wassenaar killed him, and Wassenaar has confessed; Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller has filed notice to seek the death penalty against Wassenaar.
Reported by: Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (the agency that held him); Pinal County Attorney Brad Miller.