ALBION, PA — Authorities are investigating the death of Nicholas Martin, a 34-year-old inmate at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion, who was discovered unresponsive in his cell on the evening of December 1. Prison staff administered life-saving measures until emergency medical personnel arrived, but Martin was pronounced dead at 8:47 p.m.
Martin was serving a life sentence for first-degree murder, stemming from a conviction in Elk County. He had been incarcerated at SCI Albion since February 27, 2024.
The Pennsylvania State Police have been notified and are conducting a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding Martin’s death, in accordance with state policy. The Erie County Coroner’s Office will determine the official cause of death.
Next of kin has been notified. Further details surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
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