Died in jail or a lockup
William Robertson
William Robertson, 78, of Kansas City, Kansas, died on May 24, 2026, while held at the Wyandotte County Detention Center. The Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office said deputies found him during a routine security check, and that EMS personnel declared him dead at the scene. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating the circumstances of his death. The cause and manner of his death have not been stated in the reporting we have.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Kansas Bureau of Investigation (outside investigators).