New Hanover Correctional Center Inmate Dies In Apparent Suicide PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 17 February 2014 13:25

RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - An officer at the New Hanover Correctional Center discovered the body of inmate Joseph Hollar, #0187972, dead from an apparent suicide.

 
Hollar was found in the bathroom of his dormitory on February 12 at the minimum-security state prison for men.  The officer found Hollar unresponsive on the gloor.  Local EMS responded within minutes and determined the inmate was dead.  
 
Investigators from the New Hanover County Sheriff’s department are investigating.
 
Hollar, 48, was serving two years for driving while intoxicated and malicous conduct by a prisoner.  His convictions are from Alamance County and he was scheduled for release in December.
 
Just days earlier, inmate Guanghui Lei was found dead at Central Prison. He was found hanging in his cell and his death is presumed to be a suicide.
Last Updated on Monday, 17 February 2014 13:26
 
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