Monday, September 22, 2025

Suicide suspected in death at Anson Correctional Institution

Diamond Desire Lavario was found unresponsive in her cell.
POLKTON
Sep 22, 2025
Diamond Lavario

A person in custody at Anson Correctional Institution died Sunday morning of an apparent suicide.

Diamond Desire Lavario #1721438 was found unresponsive in her cell around 8:10 a.m. Sunday. Staff administered life-saving measures and called EMS. She was pronounced dead at 8:35 a.m.

Local law enforcement was notified and is investigating, and the NC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death, which are required for all deaths in custody. The NC Department of Adult Correction is conducting its own investigation. No foul play is suspected.

Lavario, 43, was convicted in Alamance County in 2023 of assault. Her projected release date was in 2032.

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