Lawrence Fenumiai charged with second-degree murder in the death of fellow inmate. The incident involved mental health concerns and raises questions about prison safety.
A man held at the Anchorage Correctional Complex has died after authorities say his cellmate severely beat him, in a case involving mental health concerns. The Alaska Department of Law said 33-year-old Lawrence Fenumiai is now charged with second-degree murder in Farmer’s death. According to a charging document against Fenumiai, jail staff first noticed the incident just after 6 p.m. on Dec. 17.
A correctional officer said he looked through a cell door and saw Fenumiai atop Farmer, punching him in the head. The officer banged on the window and ordered Fenumiai to stop as he awaited backup. Fenumiai allegedly didn’t stop punching Farmer until more officers arrived. Three minutes after the first officer arrived, Fenumiai was restrained and removed from the cell. Medics were called for Farmer, who was unconscious and taken to Providence Alaska Medical Center. Another inmate also in the cell told troopers that Farmer had arrived within the last day. He said on Dec. 17 Farmer had been lying on the floor and talking to himself. Fenumiai, he said, climbed down from his top bunk in the cell, told Farmer to “shut the (expletive) up,” then began striking him, according to the charging document. the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska, said it’s rare for an Alaska inmate to fatally assault another. “One in a year would be unusual,” Edge said. “Two in a year is exceptionally unusual and very concerning.”the death of Anchorage Correctional Complex inmate Joshua Zimmerman as a homicide. Troopers spokesman Austin McDaniel had no updates Tuesday on that investigation, but said it's “still active and ongoing.” In a Wednesday response to emailed questions, state Department of Corrections officials said staff evaluate all major incidents at Alaska correctional facilities alongside investigations by troopers. “The safety and security of all individuals housed in any of our facilities is our top priority,” DOC officials sai
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