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.
The court ruled that the Bibb County Jail deputy exercised her judgment in handling surveillance duties, protecting the deputy from legal liability in the inmate’s 2020 suicide
Ashley Toney was sentenced to over six years in prison for failing to intervene in the death of Quantez Burks at Southern Regional Jail
Braxton Kee is the 14th Walker County Jail employee to be indicted or plead guilty in connection with the death of Tony Mitchell
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