Utah inmate dies nearly two weeks after attempting suicide

SALT LAKE CITY – A Utah prison inmate whose story was reported by the FOX 13 Investigative Team last week has died.

The Utah Department of Corrections said Michael Bueno was taken off life support and died Saturday. He attempted suicide in Salt Lake City jail on November 11.

Buenos is the second prisoner suicide in two weeks in prisonwhich opened in 2022 and cost $1 billion.

Both families said their loved ones had asked for more mental health care at the jail but had not received it.

The Department of Corrections medical director told FOX 13 reviews will be conducted.

Bueno was 44 years old and was serving a sentence for sodomy. His family said his organs will be donated.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, you can call 9-8-8 to speak to a crisis worker.