Name not reported
A man held in isolation at Waupun Correctional Institution during a months-long lockdown died by suicide by hanging on June 29, 2023, according to a federal class action lawsuit. The lawsuit, brought by attorney Lonnie Story, says he was depressed and repeatedly asked to see a mental health professional because he was suicidal, but received no help before his death. The state Department of Corrections declined to comment on the lawsuit.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). A federal class action lawsuit by inmates' attorney Lonnie Story says he died by hanging after repeatedly asking to see a mental health professional about being suicidal and receiving no help.
Reported by: federal class action lawsuit by inmates' attorney Lonnie Story (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: Inmates' attorney Lonnie Story filed a federal class action over conditions in isolation at Waupun Correctional Institution, and the man's death in June 2023 is described in that suit, with no settlement or award reported.