MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) There have been several Penitentiary Inmate deaths this year, and Attorney General Marty Jackley says some have been tied to the same type of products involved in the recent sting operation involving several smoke shops. Jackley didn’t specifically identify the latest inmate to die in prison, but officials say inmate Keith McLain died earlier this week of an apparent suicide. Officials are waiting for toxicology reports to determine the cause of death. He was serving a second degree rape sentence from Minnehaha County. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.
AG Links Prison Deaths to Illegal Products
Attorney General Marty Jackley says recent South Dakota Penitentiary inmate deaths may be linked to the same illegal products uncovered in a statewide smoke shop sting. Officials confirm 57-year-old inmate Keith McLain died earlier this week of an apparent suicide while serving a second-degree rape sentence from Minnehaha County.
