Shane Goldsby, a 25-year-old inmate at Airways Heights Corrections Center in Washington, brutally killed his cellmate, Robert Munger, after discovering that Munger had sexually assaulted his younger sister. The incident, which took place on June 2, 2020, was captured on CCTV, revealing Goldsby's violent attack that resulted in Munger's death. Munger, a 70-year-old convicted of horrific crimes including child rape and possession of child pornography, was serving a 43-year sentence at the time of the incident.

The motivations behind Goldsby's act of violence stem from his anguished awareness of sharing a cell with Munger. In a chilling reflection on his situation, Goldsby commented on the odds of being locked up with someone who had so profoundly violated his family. His statement highlighted the intense emotional turmoil he experienced upon discovering Munger's identity, describing it as akin to winning a horrific lottery.

Upon his conviction for the murder, the case drew media attention not only for the brutal nature of the crime but also for the underlying context of familial trauma and revenge. Goldsby's actions raise complex discussions around justice, morality, and the brutal realities of life in prison, particularly concerning how victims of trauma may respond to the perpetrators of such violence when faced with them in confinement.