In-Custody Death
In-custody deaths are serious incidents that require thorough investigation and careful management within correctional facilities. This directory provides articles and resources on the causes, legal implications, and protocols for handling in-custody deaths. Understanding the factors contributing to these incidents is crucial for preventing future occurrences and ensuring accountability. For additional insights, explore our section on Inmate Healthcare and Safety.
Virginia Beach deputies said they restrained the inmate because he was uncooperative and combative; he experienced a medical emergency and was taken to a hospital
The attorney general usually probes in-custody deaths, but Letitia James said four COs under investigation in the death of Robert Brooks have lawyers from her office
Investigators say correction officers blocked care for a sick woman on six separate occasions, leading to her death from organ failure
A martial arts hold used to restrain her was not a contributing factor
Six deputies were put on restricted duty after the encounter
Sheriff’s officials are investigating whether excessive force was used
The initial autopsy showed an enlarged heart and scar tissue on the heart
Physical restraints and the use of pepper spray played a significant role in the death of Jonathan Paul
Coroners listed inmate’s cause of death as ‘in-custody death with application of physical restraints’
David Stojcevski died while in custody at the Macomb County Jail while serving 30 days for a careless driving ticket that he couldn’t pay a fine for
Richard Gonzalez was being held on misdemeanor criminal trespass and drug possession charges
Cleveland Heights Police Chief Jeffrey Robertson had asked the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction to investigate last month’s death of 37-year-old Ralkina Jones
Prosecutor Kym Worthy says there’s no “medical connection” between Abdul Akbar’s sudden death last fall and the aggressive actions of jail deputies eight days earlier
Sheriff’s officials say the man appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance when the Panama City Police Department brought him to the jail
Those who knew her said she would not have killed herself inside a Texas jail cell
A black woman who authorities say hanged herself in a Texas jail had posted an online video earlier this year saying she was suffering from “a little bit of depression”
Officials believe the cause may be a medical condition, did not find any injuries
Sgt. James Brown died while in custody for a two-day DWI sentence
