Oregon State Penitentiary Reports In-custody Death (Photo) - 11/11/25

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, William Booker Justham, Jr., died the afternoon of November 11, 2025. Justham was incarcerated at Oregon State Penitentiary (OSP) in Salem and passed away in the infirmary while on hospice care. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.

Justham entered DOC custody on September 7, 2021, from Linn County with an earliest release date of May 28, 2040. Justham was 89 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.

OSP 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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Oregon State Correctional Institution Hosts “Second Change Career & Resource Fair For OSCI Adults In Custody 11-7-2025 CHANCE CAREER AND RESOURCE FAIR” FOR OSCI ADULTS IN CUSTODY - 11/05/25

Who: Oregon State Correctional Institution (OSCI) in partnership with WorkSource Oregon, Opportunity Oregon, and Oregon Corrections Enterprises.

What: This is the seventh fair that has been held within the Oregon prison system in 2025. The career fair is a collaborative effort between the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC), Oregon Corrections Enterprises (OCE), WorkSource Oregon, and Opportunity Oregon. Each partner plays a vital role, from coordinating logistics to recruiting employers and resource providers.

 Key contributors include:

1. Opportunity Oregon: Plans, organizes, and spearheads each event, coordinating employer, union, and resource provider recruitment.

2. Oregon Corrections Enterprises: Sponsors refreshments, prepares participants, and showcases in-prison work training programs.

3. WorkSource Oregon: Recruits employers statewide to connect with tomorrow’s workforce.

4. Oregon Department of Corrections: Coordinates the event, hosts meals and tours, and supports adults in custody with preparation.

These career fairs create meaningful opportunities for adults in custody to connect with employers, unions, and reentry resources, building pathways to successful careers, lowering recidivism, strengthening the economy, and creating safer communities.

RSVP: to Nathan Warren via email at Nathan.D.Warren@doc.oregon.gov no later than :00 PM on Thurssday, November 6, 2025. A background check is required for access into the facility. A list of equipment, tripods, batteries, microphone, cameras, etc. will be needed.

When: November 7, 2025

Check in at 7:15 AM

Opening Announcements at 8:00 AM 

Where: Oregon State Correctional Institution

3405 Deer Park Drive SE, Salem, Oregon 97310

Snake River Correctional Institution Reports In-custody Death (Photo) - 11/03/25

An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, James Iven Moore, died the afternoon of November 3, 2025. Moore was incarcerated at Snake River Correctional Institution (SRCI) in Ontario 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.

Moore entered DOC custody on December 19, 2024, from Lane County with an earliest release date of January 25, 2031. Moore was 70 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 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.

SRCI is a multi-custody prison in Ontario. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Corrections can be found at www.oregon.gov/doc.

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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.