Foul Play Suspected in Eastern Kentucky Prisoner’s Death as Fellow Inmate Is Investigated
Officials have not released a cause of death or any charging decisions.
Overview
- Kentucky State Police opened a death investigation after 27-year-old Ryan Rayburn was found unresponsive at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex in West Liberty.
- Correctional officers discovered Rayburn in his cell around 2:30 p.m. and attempted lifesaving measures.
- Rayburn was transported to Morgan County ARH Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
- Investigators say a fellow inmate is a person of interest in the case, and foul play is suspected.
- The inquiry remains active with limited public details as detectives continue gathering evidence and interviews.