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Missouri Journalists: How to Access the State Prison System’s Comprehensive Death Data

The Missouri Department of Corrections generated its first report with every prison death in its system. Here’s how to use it.

Investigate This • 12.12.2025

Nurses Say Staff Shortage at Missouri Prison Means Skipped Medication, Long Waits for Care

Current and former employees at Jefferson City Correctional Center say the shortage is causing unrest. They blame the state’s contractor, Centurion Health.

St. Louis • 12.08.2025

An Overlooked Source of Information in Missouri Prison Deaths: The Coroner

When corrections officials aren’t forthcoming with records, coroners can offer families the details needed to find closure or pursue accountability.

St. Louis • 12.01.2025

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