Prosecutor Says Death of Inmate Reginald Steed Is God's Justice
Summary
An inmate named Reginald Steed, charged with killing a correctional officer in Tennessee, died unexpectedly in his prison cell. The prosecutor said this death shows that "God is the ultimate arbiter of justice" and an investigation into Steed's death is ongoing.Key Facts
- Reginald Steed was charged with first-degree murder for killing correctional officer Dustin Pedigo in February.
- Pedigo was 35 years old and was fatally stabbed while checking Steed's prison cell.
- Steed died suddenly and was found lifeless in his cell at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville.
- Prosecutor Russell Johnson said Steed would have likely received the death penalty if convicted.
- Steed was already serving 27 years for previous violent crimes, including a 2015 shooting.
- The Tennessee Department of Correction and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating Steed’s death.
- A grand jury is set to meet in November about Steed's case.
- Issues with prison conditions, such as cell locks, were reported following the stabbing incident.
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