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Oregon State Correctional Institution Reports In-custody Death (Photo) - 10/31/25

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Keith John Stewart, died the afternoon of October 30, 2025. Stewart was incarcerated at Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in Salem and passed away in 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.

Stewart entered DOC custody on January 26, 2017, from Linn County with an earliest release date of November 28, 2025. Stewart was 51 years old.

 

DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 individuals 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. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Corrections can be found at www.oregon.gov/doc.

 

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Attached Media Files: Stewart_K.jpg,

Oregon State Correctional Institution Reports In-custody Death (Photo) - 10/31/25

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Keith John Stewart, died the afternoon of October 30, 2025. Stewart was incarcerated at Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in Salem and passed away in 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.

Stewart entered DOC custody on January 26, 2017, from Linn County with an earliest release date of November 28, 2025. Stewart was 51 years old.

 

DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 individuals 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. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Corrections can be found at www.oregon.gov/doc.

 

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Attached Media Files: Stewart_K.jpg,