On Sunday, December 7, 2025, Timothy Sowinski was discovered unresponsive at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Florence in Colorado. The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m., prompting staff to begin life-saving procedures. Emergency medical services were called while efforts to revive him continued. Despite these measures, Mr. Sowinski was pronounced dead by medical personnel.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been informed of the incident. Authorities confirmed that no employees or other inmates were harmed, and there was no threat to public safety during the event.
Mr. Sowinski, aged 57, had been serving a 13-month sentence for a supervised release violation. He had been incarcerated at USP Florence since September 29, 2025. This facility is known for its high-security measures.
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