CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A former correctional officer at the Southern Regional Jail admitted in federal court Wednesday to his role in the March 2022 beating death of inmate Quantez Burks.
Mark Holdren, 40, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy against the rights of the victim, Burks, 37, resulting in bodily injury and death.
The other five charges against Holdren were dismissed in exchange for his cooperation against the three remaining former COs who still face charges.
U.S. Attorney Will Thompson said Holdren has entered a binding plea agreement…