Died in jail or a lockup
Thomas M. Rettew
Thomas M. Rettew, 38, died on January 17, 2019, while held at the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center in Burley, Cassia County, Idaho. According to a news report, he was in a holding cell showing signs of a methamphetamine overdose for about 95 minutes before staff checked on him, and staff reportedly believed he was detoxing. He was pronounced dead at a hospital at 10:59 p.m.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose (neglect alleged). A news report says staff left him in a holding cell for about 95 minutes showing signs of a methamphetamine overdose, reportedly believing he was detoxing.
Reported by: news report.