Albert Lea, MN Local News

Inmate’s death at state prison being investigated as possible homicide

(KSTP) – An inmate’s death at the state’s prison in Rush City is being investigated as a possible homicide. The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) said Monday that 56-year-old James Francis Howard was found by corrections officers just before midnight Sunday. Howard’s 29-year-old cellmate was into custody, the DOC said. Staff noted Howard had injuries to his face and his head.
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