Oregon State Correctional Institution Reports In-custody Death (Photo) -07/02/24
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Benjamin Leland Bucknell, died the afternoon of July 1, 2024. Bucknell was incarcerated at Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in Salem and passed away at a local hospital. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.
Bucknell entered DOC custody on July 19, 2019, from Benton County with an earliest release date of June 30, 2034. Bucknell was 29 years old. Next of kin has been notified.
DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 men and women who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.
OSCI is a multi-custody prison located in Salem that houses approximately 870 adults in custody. It provides a range of correctional services and programs including education, drug and alcohol treatment, mental health treatment, religious services, work crews, and transition planning. OSCI participates in prison industries with Oregon Corrections Enterprises, including a print shop and a contact center. OSCI was established by action of the 1955 Legislature and became fully operational on June 1, 1959.
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