Eau Claire County Inmate Found Dead in Jail Under Independent Investigation

A 39-year-old man, later identified as Robert Manning-Harris, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Eau Claire County Jail on August 4, 2025, and subsequently died. An autopsy revealed no signs of traumatic injuries, though toxicology results are still pending. Manning-Harris had been arrested on August 2, 2025, on charges including bail jumping and operating a motor vehicle while revoked. The Dunn County Sheriff's Office is conducting an independent investigation alongside the Eau Claire County Medical Examiner's Office. Authorities have withheld further details about the circumstances of his death as the investigation remains ongoing. The Eau Claire County Sheriff’s Office emphasized their commitment to transparency but has yet to release additional information.