PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation is investigating the death of an inmate at the South Dakota State Penitentiary.
The inmate is identified as 42 year old Nicholas Skorka, who was found deceased in his cell Tuesday. An autopsy has been ordered for Thursday.
“DCI will do a thorough investigation, and we will determine what additional action is needed pending the results of that investigation,” said Attorney General Jackley.
DCI is investigating the deaths of four prison inmates that have occurred since February. More details will be made available when the investigations are completed. Attorney General Jackley plans to announce any criminal action in the near future at the appropriate time.