An inmate at the South Central Correctional Center at Licking died Thursday morning, the Missouri Department of Corrections reported.
Colt Roettgen, 42, was serving an 18-year sentence for possession of a controlled substance out of Clay County, and attempted stealing, stealing and resisting arrest out of Saline County. The death occurred at 6:06 a.m.
Roettgen had been in prison since June 25, 2020.
Officials said an autopsy will be conducted.
What is going on in our prison system in Missouri? I’ve lost count on the amount of inmates dying
He was one of my closest friends. It absolutely breaks my heart. He leaves behind his son Colt Jr and so many friends and family that love him. I don’t think it has registered 100% with me yet. Until we meet again “My Ninja”!
Matt reminded so much of my son Brian in so many ways. Their actions, the way their arms and hands would move when they were excited about something. I enjoyed the time he spent hanging around with me, telling me stories about him and Brian’s silly doings. I am happy to have had the opportunity to get to know him. He made me laugh often and in the next second shared the sadness of missing Brian. Matt was the best in my heart, and always will be. Brian doesn’t say to much and I know that he’s lost in his own memories of Matt, his best friend. RIP Matt, until we all meet again
Teresa Swigert- Barnett
This is truly heart breaking seeing one of the best guys I know and had the pleasure of growing up never let anything happen to me when we were out hanging around you are gonna be greatly missed and never forgot prayer to the family and his son colt jr