Two More corrections Officers Plead Guilty in Messiah nantwi Case
Two additional corrections officers at Mid-State Correctional Facility have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the death of inmate Messiah Nantwi, bringing the total number of guilty pleas in the case to eight. The guilty pleas, entered on Wednesday, October 30, 2025, signal continued fallout from the 2023 incident and underscore the ongoing legal consequences for those involved in the alleged cover-up.
the case,which began with Nantwi’s death following a confrontation with corrections staff in February 2023,has exposed a pattern of misconduct and a failure to adhere to proper procedures within the facility. While six officers previously pleaded guilty to lesser charges, these latest developments indicate a continued unraveling of the events surrounding Nantwi’s death and a commitment by prosecutors to hold those responsible accountable. The remaining officers who have not yet reached plea agreements still face potential trial.
According to court records, corrections officers Thomas Eck and Craig Klemick entered guilty pleas. Eck was originally charged with first-degree manslaughter, first-degree gang assault, second-degree gang assault, two counts of fifth-degree conspiracy, first-degree offering a false instrument for file and tampering with physical evidence.Klemick faced charges of first-degree manslaughter, first-degree gang assault, second-degree gang assault, fifth-degree conspiracy, and first-degree offering a false instrument for filing. details of thier specific plea agreements were not immediately available.
The guilty pleas follow those of Nicholas vitale, Joshua Bartlett, Nathan Palmer, Daniel Burger, David Ferrone, and Francis Chandler, who previously pleaded guilty to lesser charges in connection with the case. Michael Iffert and Donald Slawson remain among those who have not yet entered a plea bargain and are expected to face trial.
