Died in prison
Name not reported
A man died overnight on April 30, 2023, at the Cummins Unit prison in Lincoln County, Arkansas. Correctional officers found him during a scheduled security check at about 2:50 a.m., the Arkansas Department of Corrections said. Department officials said foul play is suspected, and the Arkansas State Police and an internal affairs investigation are looking into the death.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. Arkansas Department of Correction officials say foul play is suspected, and the Arkansas State Police are investigating.
Reported by: Arkansas Department of Corrections officials (the agency that held him); Arkansas State Police (outside investigators).