Inmate Death Archives https://indianachronicle.com/tag/inmate-death/ Your Independent Indiana News Source Covering Indiana, U.S. & World News. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:00:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://indianachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/76ce41fd-indiana-chronicle_400x400-100x100.png Inmate Death Archives https://indianachronicle.com/tag/inmate-death/ 32 32 ISP Investigates Inmate Death in Salem https://indianachronicle.com/2026/01/isp-investigates-inmate-death-in-salem/ https://indianachronicle.com/2026/01/isp-investigates-inmate-death-in-salem/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:53:38 +0000 https://indianachronicle.com/?p=82688 The Indiana State Police are investigating the death of 61-year-old David Scott Elliott after he was found unresponsive at the Washington County Jail in Salem, Indiana.

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]]> SALEM, INDIANA – The Indiana State Police (ISP) are currently investigating the death of an inmate at the Washington County Jail. On Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2026, jail officials discovered the inmate unresponsive in his cell around four o’clock. Correctional officers immediately initiated first aid procedures and requested emergency medical services.

The inmate has been identified as 61-year-old David Scott Elliott of Georgetown, Indiana. He was transported to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Salem, where he was pronounced deceased. Washington County Sheriff Brent Miller requested assistance from the ISP, and Detective Travis Baker was assigned to lead the investigation.

At this time, investigators do not suspect foul play was involved in the death; however, the case remains open pending results from an autopsy scheduled for Monday. The family of David Scott Elliott has been notified of his passing.

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]]> Howard County – On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Indiana State Police Detective Mike Lorona began an investigation at the request of the Howard County Sheriff’s Office into the death of inmate Amanda L. Sullivan, 47, from Kokomo, IN.

Preliminary investigations revealed that just after 7:00 PM, Howard County Detention Deputies found Ms. Sullivan lying on the ground and unresponsive. The deputies immediately began administering medical treatment, including CPR. Ms. Sullivan was pronounced deceased at the scene. Notification has been made to her family.

This is an active and ongoing investigation, and an autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of death. No further information will be released at this time.

Investigators are being assisted by the Howard County Coroner’s Office and the Howard County Sheriff’s Office.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

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