Timothy Wayne Johnson
Timothy Wayne Johnson, 47, died while held at the Audrain County Jail in Missouri on November 29, 2022. His sister Michelle said he hung himself with his cell bed sheets, and the sister's account is reported by KRCG. His wife, Jennifer Badger, said he had a history of mental illness and should have been on suicide watch after being transferred from the Callaway County Jail. The Audrain County Sheriff's Department did not respond to requests for comment, and the Callaway County Sheriff's Office was asked to investigate.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed; neglect alleged). His sister Michelle says he hanged himself with his cell bed sheets, and his wife Jennifer Badger says he should have been on suicide watch after his transfer from the Callaway County Jail, though the Audrain County Sheriff's Department did not respond to requests for comment.
Reported by: Michelle (sister), per KRCG article (family or their lawyers); Jennifer Badger (wife) (family or their lawyers).