Deaths in Custody
Died in prison

Name not reported

died August 3, 2025 · Northwest Correctional Complex, Lake County, Tennessee

A person died on August 3, 2025, while held at the Northwest Correctional Complex, a Tennessee state prison in Lake County. A Lake County grand jury classified the death as a homicide, alleging it was carried out by another person held at the same prison. A first-degree murder indictment was returned in connection with the death.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. A Lake County grand jury returned an indictment alleging the death was a homicide committed by another person held at the facility.

Reported by: Lake County grand jury (court).

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