Died in prison
Willie L. Steele
Willie L. Steele, 49, died on July 26, 2017, at Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, where he was held. According to records cited by The Times and reported by the South Bend Tribune in 2021, he died from a stab wound, and the death was classed as a homicide. The Tribune reported that another person held at the prison was later charged in his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by another person in custody. The Times, citing records, reports that Willie L. Steele died from a stab wound inflicted by another person held at Indiana State Prison.
Reported by: The Times (reporters).