NDCS News Releases

NDCS News Releases

NDCS announcement regarding Moore execution

July 27, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-17)

CONTACT Laura Strimple, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5712 | laura.strimple@nebraska.gov

LINCOLN – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced the time of day for the execution of Carey Dean Moore (60) #32947. The execution, carried out by lethal injection, will occur at 10 a.m. at the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) on August 14, 2018.

Procedures for carrying out an execution are included in state statute as well as in Title 69, Chapter 11 of the Nebraska Administrative Code.

“NDCS is adhering to those procedures to ensure the order of the court is...Read more

Inmate Death at Nebraska State Penitentiary

July 9, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-16)

CONTACT Kimberly McGill, Public Information Officer, Nebraska State Penitentiary OFFICE 402-479-3227

July 7, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) Benjamin Oates (62), inmate # 81600 died at 6:42 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Oates was serving 30 to 50 years for attempted sexual assault of a child in Douglas County. His sentence began on January 14, 2015. He had a projected release date of December 20, 2038. While the cause of his death has not been determined, Oates was being treated for a long-term medical condition. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in...Read more

Inmate Death at State Penitentiary

June 13, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-15) CONTACT Kimberly McGill, Public Information Officer, Nebraska State Penitentiary OFFICE 402-479-3227 | kimberly.mcgill@nebraska.gov

June 13, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Dennis Shupe (49), inmate #86866, died at 4:20 PM on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Shupe was serving 5 to 10 years for second degree assault from Thurston County. His sentence began on December 13, 2017; he had a projected release date of November 23, 2021.

While the cause of his death has not been determined, Shupe was being treated for a long-term medical condition. As is the case whenever...Read more

Director Frakes Appoints New Deputy Director and Warden

June 7, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-14)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

June 7, 2018 (LINCOLN) – Today, Director Scott R. Frakes announced the appointment of Robert Madsen to serve as deputy director for prisons and Michele Capps to serve as warden of the Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP). These appointments follow the recent organizational restructuring and promotion of Diane Sabatka-Rine from deputy director to chief of operations.

“Throughout their careers, Robert and Michele have consistently demonstrated their commitment to corrections,” said...Read more

Inmate Death at Nebraska State Penitentiary

June 5, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-14)

CONTACT Kimberly McGill, Public Information Officer, Nebraska State Penitentiary

OFFICE 402-479-3227 | kimberly.mcgill@nebraska.gov

June 5, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Cornelius Black Bonnette (72), inmate #34541, died at 10:40 AM on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Mr. Black Bonnette was serving a life-to-life sentence for murder in the 1st degree from Lancaster County. His sentence began on August 23, 1982.

While the cause of his death has not been determined, he was being treated for long-term medical conditions. As is the case whenever an...Read more

TEDx event to be held at Nebraska Correctional Center for Women

May 18, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-A6)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

May 17, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) will be participating in a TEDx event, hosted at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW) on May 18.

“Being part of a TEDx event is a unique experience,” NDCS Director Scott R. Frakes said. “It brings an almost indescribable energy to the facility, which will be inspiring to participants and viewers alike.”

The event at NCCW is licensed by the nonprofit TED...Read more

Inmate Death at Nebraska State Penitentiary

May 8, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-13)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

May 8, 2018 (Lincoln, Neb.) – William J. Bland (68), #78761, died today at 6:15 a.m. at the Nebraska State Penitentiary. His sentence began on September 12, 2013. He was serving a 10 to 14 year sentence for possession of a controlled substance/cocaine (habitual criminal) from Lancaster County.

Cause of death has not been determined. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the custody of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, a grand jury will conduct an...Read more

Inmate Death at TSCI

April 28, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (18-13)

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Communications Director

OFFICE 402-479-5713 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

April 28, 2018 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – Adrian Eagle Elk (29), inmate #64741, died on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the Johnson County Hospital. He was assigned to the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution.

At approximately 7:00 a.m., staff members observed Eagle Elk unresponsive in his cell from an apparent suicide attempt. They immediately initiated CPR; Eagle Elk was transferred to the local hospital via emergency responders, where he was pronounced dead at 7:58 a.m....Read more

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