Deaths in Custody
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William Zastawniak

44 years old · died March 21, 2018 · Forest County Jail, Forest County

William Zastawniak, 44, died on March 21, 2018, while held at the Forest County Jail. Jail staff found him unresponsive shortly after 6:30 a.m. that Wednesday, and jail staff and EMTs from the Crandon Area Rescue Squad tried to save him, without success. The Oneida County Medical Examiner said he likely died from self-inflicted injuries, with the final manner of death pending toxicology results.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. The Oneida County Medical Examiner says he likely died from self-inflicted injuries, with the final ruling pending toxicology results.

Reported by: Oneida County Medical Examiner (medical examiner or coroner).

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