This is a list of notable people who have died in
prison
A prison, also known as a jail, gaol (dated, standard English, Australian, and historically in Canada), penitentiary (American English and Canadian English), detention center (or detention centre outside the US), correction center, correc ...
, whether in prison or in hospital while still serving a prison sentence. This list does not include inmates who were
executed as punishment for their crimes.
See also
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:People who died in prison custody
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Death in custody
A death in custody is a death of a person in the custody of the police, other authorities or in prison. In the 21st century, death in custody remains a controversial subject, with the authorities often being accused of abuse, neglect, racism and ...
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Lists of people by cause of death
This is an index of lists of people by cause of death, in alphabetical order of cause.
* Deaths due to the Chernobyl disaster (including list of victims)
*List of fatalities from aviation accidents
*List of deaths through alcohol
*List of deaths f ...
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Prisoner suicide
Prisoner suicide is suicide by an inmate in a jail or prison.
Risk factors
Signs that a prisoner may be at risk of suicide include giving away valued possessions, speaking as if they are not going to be around much longer even though they are not ...
References
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prison
A prison, also known as a jail, gaol (dated, standard English, Australian, and historically in Canada), penitentiary (American English and Canadian English), detention center (or detention centre outside the US), correction center, correc ...
Prison
A prison, also known as a jail, gaol (dated, standard English, Australian, and historically in Canada), penitentiary (American English and Canadian English), detention center (or detention centre outside the US), correction center, correc ...
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