Long-serving Arkansas death row inmate dies from natural causes

April 3, 2025, 12:21 am

In a development that concludes a long and contentious chapter, Arkansas’ longest-serving death row inmate died from natural causes at age 68. State officials confirmed the death, igniting renewed debates over the treatment of inmates and the ethics of prolonged incarceration, and prompting discussions about potential reforms within the justice system.


torontosun.com / Longest-serving inmate on Arkansas’ death row dies from natural causes

Bruce Ward, Arkansas' longest-serving death row inmate and convicted murderer, died at 68 from natural causes Tuesday, according to the state Department of Corrections. He was held at the Varner SuperMax unit.

winnipegfreepress.com / Longest-serving inmate on Arkansas’ death row dies from natural causes


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