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Violence Behind Bars: Former FCI Hazelton Inmate Sentenced for Manslaughter
CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – In a shocking turn of events, James Dean Odeneal, a 30-year-old former inmate at FCI Hazelton in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 80 months of incarceration for manslaughter in the death of another inmate.
According to court documents, Odeneal admitted to stabbing another inmate, killing him, in August 2014. This heinous crime led to a guilty plea for one count of ‘Voluntary Manslaughter’ in June 2020.
The brutal incident has left many wondering how such a crime could occur within the confines of a federal prison. The FBI and the Bureau of Prisons investigated the matter, while Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen L. Vogrin prosecuted the case on behalf of the government.
U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the case, handing down a consecutive sentence of 80 months to run alongside Odeneal’s current sentence for kidnapping. The 30-year-old is currently serving time in another federal prison for a 2012 incident in North Dakota, where he was sentenced to 144 months in 2013.
Odeneal’s case serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities that exist within our nation’s prison system. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
For those seeking more information on this case, the details are as follows: Defendant’s name: James Dean Odeneal; Exact crime date: August 2014; Sentence: 80 months; Current location: Serving time in another federal prison; Additional sentence: 144 months for kidnapping.
The Grimy Times will continue to investigate and report on this story, shedding light on the dark corners of our nation’s prison system.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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