All articles tagged with #inmate death
An Illinois man, Dwayne Tottleben, was shot and killed in a rare incident at a federal prison in Florida, with details about the shooting and circumstances still unclear, prompting family calls for transparency and investigation.
A former New York prison guard was found guilty of murder in the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks, while two others were acquitted; Brooks died at Marcy Correctional Facility after being transferred there, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.
Darryl Arnold, 41, died at Norfolk City Jail from bacterial meningitis, leaving his family devastated. His mother, sister, and twin brother are grieving and seeking answers. Darryl had complained of feeling unwell before being taken to the hospital, where he later died. The jail has no confirmed cases of meningitis, and the health department is monitoring the situation.
A former inmate of the Norfolk City Jail died from bacterial meningitis, prompting the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office to offer antibiotics and implement quarantine protocols for inmates and staff who may have had contact with the victim. While no additional cases have been confirmed in the jail, some individuals declined the antibiotic treatment. The Norfolk Health Department is investigating the case, which is separate from a recent meningitis-related death of a student at Francis Asbury Elementary School.
The family of Lucas Bellamy is suing Hennepin County Jail over his "horrific" death, alleging that he was forced to crawl and beg for medical care before dying from a perforated bowel. A video of his final moments has been shared, prompting the family to seek justice and accountability for what they believe was neglect and abuse. The lawsuit names Hennepin Healthcare System and Hennepin County, and the family hopes to raise awareness to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
A federal wrongful death lawsuit alleges that Nicholas Overfield, an inmate at the El Dorado County Jail in California, died due to the denial of his HIV medication by the jail's medical staff, despite having a prescription and being informed of its necessity. Overfield's deteriorating health led to his transfer to hospitals and ultimately hospice, where he passed away. The lawsuit accuses the county and Wellpath Community Care, LLC, the jail's health care contractor, of negligence and failure to provide constitutionally adequate medical care.
A former federal prison lieutenant, Michael Anderson, has been sentenced to three years in prison after an inmate died during a preventable medical crisis at Petersburg Federal Correctional Institution in Virginia. The inmate fell multiple times and suffered blunt-force trauma to the head, but Anderson failed to take action despite being alerted by several officers. He later lied about his knowledge of the situation. Three other prison employees have also been charged in connection with the incident. The case highlights the issue of medical neglect and mistreatment of inmates in the U.S. penal system, which is ill-equipped to handle mental health conditions.
The death of an inmate at the Androscoggin County Jail in Auburn, Maine is currently under investigation. Trevor M. Saunders, 25, who had been serving a 45-day sentence, was found unresponsive by an officer during a routine check. Life-saving measures were attempted, but Saunders was pronounced dead. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit is investigating the incident, and an autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. The death does not appear to be suspicious at this time.
One inmate has died after a fire broke out at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution in Nebraska. The inmate, Jesse Spencer, was found unresponsive in his cell after he and four other inmates intentionally set fires. Staff members responded and extinguished the fires, but Spencer could not be revived. The incident is under investigation, and the facility remains on modified operations.
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is investigating the death of an inmate at Broad River Correctional Institution as a homicide. The inmate, Trey Chavez Brown, was found unresponsive in his cell and an autopsy will be conducted. The investigation is being carried out by the SCDC Inspector General's office, the S.C. Law Enforcement Division, and the Richland County Coroner.
An inmate, Phillip Pharris, died after being found unresponsive in his cell at the Davidson County Sheriff's Office Maximum Correctional Center. Medical staff attempted CPR, but Pharris was pronounced dead shortly after. The inmate had a history of probation violation and various criminal charges. Foul play is not suspected, and an investigation is ongoing, including an autopsy and toxicology report.
An inmate has died at Fulton County Jail, according to the sheriff's office. The circumstances surrounding the death are currently under investigation.
A 59-year-old inmate at Allegheny County Jail, who had been housed in the jail's mental health unit, died after being found unresponsive by jail staff. The inmate had been awaiting transfer to a treatment facility since January and did not have any emergency contact information on file. County officials stated that there is a large waiting list for admittance to treatment facilities, and the jail has been working to address preventable deaths. This is the 20th death at the jail since April 2020, sparking criticism from County Councilmember Bethany Hallam regarding the jail's understaffing and lack of transparency. The cause and manner of death are currently under investigation by county police.
A stabbing suspect, Curtis Davis, died in his cell on Rikers Island, marking the seventh death at the jail complex this year and the 26th in NYC jails since Mayor Adams took office. Davis was found lifeless by a correction officer, and despite attempts to revive him, he was pronounced dead. This comes after a recent call to place Rikers Island in federal receivership due to ongoing dangers to detainees and correction officers. Mayor Adams opposes federal receivership, claiming his administration has brought cultural changes to the jail complex.
A 33-year-old inmate, Denim Fassold, was found unresponsive in the book-in area of the Shelby County Jail in Shelbyville, Indiana, and was later pronounced dead after being transported to a hospital. Fassold had been arrested for possession of a controlled substance by the Shelbyville Police Department.