Offender dies from apparent suicide at Neuse CI

Brian Leatherman (#0677852) died Sunday of an apparent suicide at Neuse Correctional Institution in Goldsboro.

Leatherman, 49, was found unresponsive in his cell shortly before 6 p.m. Prison medical staff performed life-saving procedures, and paramedics responded, but he was pronounced dead at 6:09 p.m.

Law enforcement and the N.C. Office of Chief Medical Examiner have been notified and are investigating, as required in these circumstances. The Department of Adult Correction is cooperating fully and conducting its own investigation.

Leatherman was serving more than 27 years for several crimes, including assault with a deadly weapon and kidnapping.  He was convicted in Lincoln County and was due for release in 2043.