Family of deputy John Durm files civil lawsuit
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The family of a former Marion County deputy killed by an inmate has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Eskenazi Hospital and Cintas, claiming both parties failed basic duties which resulted in the deputy’s death.
Dep. John Durm was killed on July 10, 2023, after he was strangled to death by inmate Orlando Mitchell in the sallyport of the Marion County jail. They had just been returning from Mitchell’s doctor’s appointment at Eskenazi when Durm turned his back to close the transport van door and Mitchell attacked.
Police have previously reported Mitchell used the chains of his handcuffs to strangle Durm…