Inmate Dies in Las Vegas, NDOC Asking for Help to Locate Family

James Delwin Thomas

The Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) says that an inmate died on Tuesday afternoon, October 4, 2016 at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.

James Delwin Thomas, a 52-year-old male, was an inmate at the High Desert State Prison and was committed from Clark County on June 16, 2014. He was serving 22–96 months for Burglary.  

The Clark County coroner responded and an autopsy is being scheduled.

NDOC says they were unable to the contact or notify next of kin and are asking the public for assistance. If anyone knows a member of this inmate’s family, please contact the NDOC at 775-887-3309.