Othel Moore Jr., a 38-year-old inmate, died in December 2023 at the Jefferson City Correctional Facility in Missouri after being subjected to pepper spray, restrained in a cart, and covered with a spit hood. Video evidence released by his family shows Moore struggling to breathe for nearly ten minutes before a nurse checked on him, raising serious allegations of neglect and misconduct against prison staff. The family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Missouri Department of Corrections and 14 employees, claiming that they stood by as Moore suffocated, which they describe as a 'de facto death sentence.' Four former staff members face criminal charges including second-degree murder, while an investigation has led to the dismissal of ten individuals involved in the incident. The medical examiner ruled Moore's death a homicide caused by positional asphyxiation, prompting his attorneys to liken the case to high-profile civil rights violations. The family hopes the release of the video will prevent similar tragedies in the future.