Died in prison
Name not reported
A 45-year-old man died by suicide by hanging in June 2023 while held at a Nebraska state prison. According to a report by Nebraska Inspector General Doug Koebernick, staff found him unresponsive in his cell. The report found that surveillance cameras covering the area were not working and that staff had not checked them.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). Nebraska Inspector General Doug Koebernick's report says the man died by hanging, and that surveillance cameras in the area were not working and staff had not checked them.
Reported by: Nebraska Inspector General Doug Koebernick (outside investigators).