According to records obtained by Missouri Prison Reform from the Missouri Department of Corrections through a Sunshine Law request, at least 29 individuals died in state custody between January 1 and March 31, 2025.
We continue to track these cases closely, as the number of in-custody deaths remains a key indicator of conditions and quality of care within Missouri’s prison system.
Our condolences go out to every family who has lost a loved one while in the custody of the state.
