In a concerning trend, Riverside County has experienced a significant number of inmate deaths in custody, with James Dennis Hirt's death marking the sixth in 2024 alone.
Sheriff Chad Bianco revealed that the investigation into the Riverside County jails arose after alarmingly high inmate death rates, with 18 fatalities reported in 2022.
The circumstances surrounding James Hirt's death are still unclear, but it raises questions about the treatment of inmates following violent incidents in correctional facilities.
As the second inmate to die within a week, the deaths of James Hirt and Anthony Wayne Brooks highlight ongoing concerns regarding mental health treatment and safety in jails.
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