FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (23-07)

CONTACT Dayne Urbanovsky, Director of Strategic Communications

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

CONTACT Dawn-Renee Smith, Chief of Staff

OFFICE 402-479-5721 | dawnrenee.smith@nebraska.gov

January 23, 2023 (Lincoln, Neb.) – Today, Marty Nuzum #58300, age 62, died at Bryan Medical Center-East. He was incarcerated at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI).

Mr. Nuzum’s sentence began on February 25, 2003. He was serving a life sentence on charges out of Douglas County that included first degree murder.

While the cause of death has not yet been determined, Mr. Nuzum was being treated for a medical condition. As is the case whenever an inmate dies in the custody of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS), a grand jury will conduct an investigation.

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