Alicia Upton's tragic death, as the first of 19 in Riverside County jails in 2022, underscores significant systemic issues like negligence and lack of mental health support.
The investigation revealed that Upton was not alone; the alarming number of deaths at Riverside County jails was compounded by neglect, drug access, and inadequate supervision.
At least three suicides in Riverside County jails reflect severe institutional problems and breakdowns in monitoring, as guards often failed to enforce critical safety protocols.
The overall surge in deaths pointed to a jail system plagued by neglect and a lack of adequate mental health resources, raising serious questions about inmate safety.
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