N.Y. State Police Probe Inmate’s Mysterious Death at Upstate Correctional Facility

The New York State Police are investigating the death of a prisoner at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy, N.Y., which occurred on March 1, 2025. The inmate was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital after reportedly being beaten by corrections officers, according to accounts from other prisoners. This incident follows the December death of another inmate, Robert Brooks, who died after being beaten by guards.

The recent death of the inmate has raised serious concerns about the treatment of prisoners within New York’s correctional facilities. The deceased was a 22-year-old man serving a five-year sentence for second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and had been in custody since May 2024. His identity has not been disclosed as investigations continue.

Prison officials have confirmed that the circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation by multiple agencies including the Office of the Attorney General and state police. Nine inmates provided testimonies suggesting that he suffered severe physical abuse from corrections officers prior to his death.

• The deceased inmate was pronounced dead on March 1, 2025.
• He had entered custody in May 2024.
• This incident follows another controversial case involving an inmate who died in December.

The previous case involved Robert Brooks, aged 43, who died after being assaulted by guards on December 9, leading to criminal charges against ten officers. Six of these officers face murder charges due to evidence captured on body cameras showing them beating and choking Brooks while he was restrained in the infirmary. These incidents highlight ongoing issues regarding safety and accountability within correctional institutions.

This latest incident underscores serious allegations concerning prisoner treatment in New York’s correctional system and raises questions about oversight and accountability among law enforcement personnel working within these facilities.