State: Ely inmate dies in apparent suicide
John Carroll (Courtesy, Nevada Department of Corrections)
An Ely State Prison inmate serving consecutive five-years-to-life sentences apparently committed suicide on Thursday, the State of Nevada Department of Corrections announced on Friday.
John Carroll, 35, from Clark County was incarcerated in 2010 and after being convicted of first-degree kidnapping and attempted sexual assault, officials said.
Carroll was found unconscious in his cell. Attempts from the prison’s medical staff to revive him were unsuccessful, officials said.
His death is being investigated by a White Pine County coroner, according to officials.
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