IDOC identifies inmate who died after medical emergency on work release

The death of a 45-year-old Idaho Department of Correction resident who suffered a medical emergency while on work release in July is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

IDOC identified the man as Matthew Henson, who was housed at the South Idaho Correctional Institution.

According to IDOC, Henson suffered a medical emergency while participating in a work-release program on July 11. Correctional staff, emergency medical crews and a Life Flight crew attempted lifesaving measures, but Henson was pronounced dead…

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