Federal Inmate and Two Others Charged After California Prison Worker's Death from Fentanyl-Laced Mail

Aug 20, 2024, 11:19 PM

A federal prison inmate and two other individuals have been charged in connection with the death of a federal prison worker who died after opening a fentanyl-laced letter, prosecutors say. The incident occurred at a penitentiary in California, where the mailroom supervisor encountered the drug-laced package. Prosecutors have stated that the three individuals conspired to mail drugs to the prison, leading to the tragic event.