Overview

• Phillip Lee was facing multiple charges, including murder and attempted murder, with a possible death penalty.
• Lee was found unresponsive in his cell early Thursday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene.
• Authorities are conducting an autopsy and toxicology tests, but initial reports indicate no foul play.
• Lee's attorney cited his severe mental health issues and criticized the prison's lack of support.
• Officer Seara Burton was shot in the head while assisting in a traffic stop in August 2022 and died a month later.