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Coroner’s Office Reveals Cause of Death (Image Credits: Pixabay)
Indian Springs, Nevada – A 35-year-old inmate at High Desert State Prison succumbed to multiple stab wounds earlier this month, marking the latest tragedy in a string of deaths at the Southern Nevada facility.[1][2]
Coroner’s Office Reveals Cause of Death
The Clark County Coroner’s Office determined that Michael Williams died from multiple stab wounds. Officials classified the manner of death as homicide.[1][2]
Williams, who had been in Nevada Department of Corrections custody since 2018, served a sentence ranging from 180 to 480 months for first-degree kidnapping with substantial bodily harm.[3][2] The facility, located about 40 minutes northwest of Las Vegas outside Indian Springs, confirmed his passing on February 19.[1]
A homicide investigation followed the incident. Authorities requested autopsies in connection with recent inmate deaths at the prison, though details on Williams’ case emerged most recently.[3]
Deadly Cluster Shakes High Desert Prison
Williams’ death formed part of a concerning pattern, with four inmates from Southern Nevada facilities reported deceased this month alone.[2] Three of those occurred at High Desert State Prison, prompting scrutiny over conditions at the maximum-security site.[4]
The Nevada Department of Corrections listed the fatalities on its website as of February 20. Officials issued separate announcements for each case but withheld causes pending autopsy…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-25 19:41:00
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