Died in prison
One of 2 people whose names were not reported
A 26-year-old person died on August 29, 2018, while held at the Varner Supermax Unit in Arkansas. Arkansas Department of Correction spokesman James DePriest said the death was a possible drug overdose. The person was found unresponsive in their cell, and state police cautioned against speculating about the cause of death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. Arkansas Department of Correction spokesman James DePriest said the death was a possible drug overdose, and state police cautioned against speculating on the cause.
Reported by: Arkansas Department of Correction spokesman James DePriest (the agency that held them); Arkansas State Police (outside investigators).