MSP Investigating Inmate Death at ECI in Princess Anne
June 1, 2024/
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate at the Eastern Correctional Institution in Princess Anne. Police were called around 12:45pm Saturday after 49 year old Eugene Stanford was declared deceased by emergency medical service personnel. Police have also identified a suspect – also an inmate – so far no charges have been filed and the suspect’s name has not been released.
Corrections investigators say Stanford died Friday around 3:30pm and autopsy results revealed foul play and his death was ruled a homicide by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
The investigation is continuing.