76-year-old inmate Wilma Castor passed away on Monday at a Lincoln hospital, as reported by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. Castor was serving a life sentence for first-degree murder and other charges at the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women. The exact cause of her death is still unknown, but officials revealed that she was undergoing treatment for a medical condition. In line with standard procedures, a grand jury will investigate the circumstances surrounding Castor’s death. This news comes as a reminder of the challenges faced by aging inmates within the correctional system. The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services has not released any further information about the incident. Stay tuned to KETV NewsWatch 7 for the latest updates on this developing story.
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