A convict killed his fellow inmate upon discovering he was sharing a cell with the individual who sexually assaulted his younger sister. Shane Goldsby, aged 25 at the time, was captured on video brutally attacking Robert Munger on June 2, 2020. Munger, aged 70, was serving a lengthy sentence for crimes related to child abuse. Goldsby, shocked by the coincidence of being housed with his sister’s abuser at Airways Heights Corrections Center in Washington, expressed his disbelief. He mentioned that he repeatedly requested a different cell but his pleas went unanswered.
Goldsby, who was incarcerated for stealing a police vehicle, detailed how the situation escalated as Munger disclosed disturbing information about his past actions. Despite Goldsby’s attempts to be relocated and the activation of an emergency cell button, no prison staff intervened before the fatal incident occurred. In August 2021, Goldsby received an additional sentence of nearly 25 years for the murder.
Expressing remorse for his actions, Goldsby apologized to Munger’s family through his attorney. He acknowledged the gravity of his deeds and expressed a desire for healing for the deceased man’s loved ones. During the court proceedings, Goldsby’s troubled upbringing, marked by abuse and instability, was highlighted, shedding light on the challenges he faced growing up.
The Washington Department of Corrections deemed the incident “unfortunate and complex,” attributing the oversight to a lack of awareness regarding the connection between Goldsby and Munger during cell assignment.