Rutherford County Sheriff's Office Investigating Inmate's Death
At approximately 4:20pm, Rutherford County Detention Officers found William Anthony Miller, 41, unresponsive in his cell.
Miller was in a cell by himself.
Jailers attempted CPR and the AED was used until EMS arrived.
EMS personnel pronounced Miller dead at 4:36pm.
Miller's death appears to be a suicide by hanging.
Miller's death is still under investigation.
On 9-24-2014, Miller was charged with the murder of Steven Brent Bridges Jr. and was booked into the Rutherford County Detention Facility under No Bond.
Miller made his first court appearance earlier today on the murder charge.
Address/Location
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
198 N Washington St
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-287-6247
Lt. LEON GODLOCK
Support Service
[email protected]
828-287-6395
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198 North Washington Street
Rutherfordton, NC 28139