Died in prison
William Smith
William Smith, 42, died on June 4, 2021, while in custody at the Lansing Correctional Facility, a Kansas state prison. Emergency medical services pronounced William dead at about 10 p.m. The cause of death is pending an autopsy, and a report said it is not believed to be related to COVID-19. The Kansas Department of Corrections and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are investigating the death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined. The cause of death is pending an autopsy, and the Kansas Department of Corrections and Kansas Bureau of Investigation are investigating.