Nine Inmates Charged in Deadly Incident at Miami Correctional Facility

Prosecutors file multiple felony charges against the men allegedly involved in the November 2025 death of an inmate.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:24pm

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Nine inmates have been charged in connection with a death investigation at the Miami Correctional Facility that occurred on November 26, 2025, according to the Miami County Prosecutor's Office. The charges include murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated battery, possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner, and battery with a deadly weapon.

Why it matters

Incidents of violence and deaths within correctional facilities raise concerns about safety, security, and the treatment of incarcerated individuals. This case highlights the need for thorough investigations and accountability measures to address such issues in the criminal justice system.

The details

The charges stem from an incident inside the prison that led to an inmate's death. Na-Son Smith, 33, faces the most serious charges, including murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated battery, possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner, and battery with a deadly weapon. The other eight inmates charged include Matthew Shepard, Sherman Thompson, Anthony York, Breon Davenport, David Holder, Victor Adamson-Scott, Aaron Sawyer, and Tony Love, facing various combinations of aggravated battery, possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner, and battery with a deadly weapon charges.

  • The incident occurred on November 26, 2025 at the Miami Correctional Facility.

The players

Na-Son Smith

A 33-year-old inmate facing the most serious charges, including murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated battery, possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner, and battery with a deadly weapon.

Matthew Shepard

A 34-year-old inmate charged with aggravated battery, possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner, and battery with a deadly weapon.

Sherman Thompson

A 32-year-old inmate charged with aggravated battery and possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner.

Anthony York

A 24-year-old inmate charged with aggravated battery, possession of a deadly weapon by a prisoner, and battery with a deadly weapon.

Miami County Prosecutor's Office

The office that filed the charges against the nine inmates.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of maintaining safety and security within correctional facilities, and the need for thorough investigations and accountability measures to address incidents of violence and deaths behind bars.