Henderson inmate dies after hanging self in cell
Nicholas Southwick (Nevada Department of Corrections)
A Henderson inmate who hanged himself in his cell Aug. 13 died four days later.
Nicholas Southwick, 35, died Aug. 17 at a Henderson hospital, according to the Clark County coroner’s office. His death was ruled a suicide.
Southwick was jailed Aug. 8 at the Henderson Detention Center on several counts, including five of burglary and three of property destruction.
Henderson police spokesman Scott Williams said Southwick tied jail-issued socks together and hanged himself from the top bunk in his cell. He was alone.
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