Laramie County Inmate Accused of Murder Charged in Jail Attack

A man being held in the Laramie County Detention Center as he awaits trial on a slew of charges, including first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, has now been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly attacking another inmate.

Court records allege Frank McHenry punched and kneed Randall Carr in the face, causing him to bleed profusely.

The alleged incident occurred at roughly 3:30 p.m. on June 3.

Due to the extent of his injuries, Carr was taken to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.  X-rays revealed Carr had multiple facial fractures in his left eye orbital socket, according to an affidavit.

McHenry reportedly told a sergeant that he assaulted Carr because he disrespected him.

A preliminary hearing on the matter is set for June 12 in Laramie County Circuit Court.

McHenry is accused of killing 61-year-old Joseph "Stevie" Tortolito and attempting to kill Kristen Smith during a May 11, 2018 shooting in south Cheyenne.

On Sept. 24, 2018, he pleaded not guilty by reason of mental illness to first-degree murder, attempted first-degree ​murder, two counts of aggravated burglary-deadly weapon, four counts of interference with a peace officer-injury and misdemeanor property destruction.

McHenry's jury trial is currently set for Oct. 16.

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