Man serving life sentence for murder dies in Clarinda prison

Authorities say a man serving a life sentence for murder has died in an Iowa prison.

October 19, 2019Updated: October 19, 2019
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

CLARINDA, Iowa (AP) - Authorities say a man serving a life sentence for murder has died in an Iowa prison.

The Iowa Corrections Department says Thomas Seehan was pronounced dead around 11:15 a.m. Thursday in his cell at the Clarinda Correctional Facility. He was 69.

The department says it's believed he died of natural causes, but an autopsy has been ordered.

Seehan was convicted of first-degree murder in Story County. He began his prison time on June 14, 1976.

Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Regional

Auditor raises concerns about Nebraska business tax incentives totaling $1.2 billion in lost revenue

Auditor raises concerns about Nebraska business tax incentives totaling $1.2 billion in lost revenue

Grand Island man arrested for felony child abuse after student protest

Grand Island man arrested for felony child abuse after student protest

Pair arrested in Reynolds and Hastings on suspicion of connection to multiple burglaries

Pair arrested in Reynolds and Hastings on suspicion of connection to multiple burglaries

Student discipline bill moves forward in Nebraska Legislature

Student discipline bill moves forward in Nebraska Legislature

One year later, Nebraska State Patrol remembers Trooper Kyle McAcy

One year later, Nebraska State Patrol remembers Trooper Kyle McAcy

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84