Died in prison
Name not reported
A man held in a New Jersey state prison was reportedly beaten to death in his cell, according to a report from The Independent that was cited by the Department of Homeland Security. That report says officers did not find his body for two days. The cause and the circumstances of the death are claims from that report and have not been confirmed by the prison or by any official account in the sources provided.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). The Independent reports he was beaten to death in his cell and that officers did not find his body for two days, a failure of required checks.
Reported by: The Independent (reporters).