NDCS News Releases

NDCS News Releases

OCC inmate death

December 16, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-44)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

December 16, 2024 (Omaha, Neb.) – Edward Lee #34830, age 68, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at an Omaha hospital. Lee was incarcerated at the Omaha Correctional Center (OCC).

Lee’s sentence began on January 24, 1983. He was serving a life sentence out of Douglas County for first degree murder.

While the cause of death has not yet been determined, Lee was being treated for a medical condition. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in...Read more

NCCW inmate death

December 2, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-43)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

December 2, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Wilma Castor #94158, age 76, died today at a Lincoln hospital. Castor was incarcerated at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women (NCCW).

Castor’s sentence began on April 26, 2000. She was serving a life sentence out of Buffalo County for first-degree murder and other charges.

While the cause of death has not yet been determined, Castor was being treated for a medical condition. As is the case...Read more

NSP inmate death

November 21, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-42)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

November 21, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Kenneth Greer #211862, age 56, died today at a Lincoln hospital. Greer was incarcerated at the Nebraska State Penitentiary.

Greer’s sentence began on August 6, 2020. He was serving a 19-to-20-year sentence out of Douglas County for second degree assault.

While the cause of death has not yet been determined, Greer was being treated for a medical condition. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the...Read more

NDCS hosts summit focused on post-release employment

November 14, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-41)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

November 14, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) hosted the inaugural Reentry Summit yesterday at Metro Community College in Omaha. Pathways to Purpose: Meaningful Work Trajectories brought together national reentry experts, state agency leaders, local nonprofit organizations, and employers to tackle barriers regarding second chance hiring and continue to advance Nebraska’s Reentry 2030 goals for economic...Read more

NDCS launches hospice care volunteer program

November 4, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-40)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

November 4, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) has launched a program aimed at bringing transformative change to end-of-life care in Nebraska correctional facilities.

The hospice care volunteer program engages peers to provide companionship and emotional support, assist with daily activities, and stand vigil with terminally ill patients to ensure they are not alone in their final moments. Volunteers are...Read more

RTC inmate death

October 31, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-39)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

OFFICE 402-479-5799 | dayne.urbanovsky@nebraska.gov

October 31, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Shawnn Nahkahyen-Clearsand #217596, age 56, died October 30, 2024, at a Lincoln hospital. He was incarcerated at the Reception and Treatment Center (RTC).

Nahkahyen-Clearsand’s sentence began on October 30, 2023. He was serving a 40 to 50 year sentence out of Douglas County for attempted first degree sexual assault of a child.

The cause of death has not yet been determined. As is the case whenever an...Read more

Inmate missing from community corrections facility

October 19, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-38)

CONTACT Caralea Strayer, Communications Manager

OFFICE 402-479-5941 | Caralea.strayer@nebraska.gov

October 19, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Authorities have been notified about an inmate missing from the Community Corrections Center – Lincoln (CCC-L). Joseph Jarman #215558 left the facility without authorization yesterday evening and has not returned.

Jarman started his sentence on July 23, 2024. He was sentenced to 36 months and day days for attempted burglary. He has a tentative release date of December 10, 2024.

Jarman is a 34-year-old white male, 5’ 8...Read more

RTC inmate death

October 15, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (24-37)

CONTACT Caralea Strayer, Communications Manager

OFFICE 402-479-5941 | caralea.strayer@nebraska.gov

RTC inmate death

October 15, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Vieng Bouaphakeo #216882, age 75, died on October 12, 2024 at the Reception and Treatment Center Skilled Nursing Facility.

Bouaphakeo’s sentence began on June 27, 2023. He was serving a nine to 10 year sentence out of Douglas County for theft.

While the cause of death has not yet been determined, Bouaphakeo was being treated for a medical condition. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the...Read more

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