#inmate-death tag

Man charged in Jamaica Plain murder dies in custody

Taylor Hurst, held on a new murder charge after serving over a decade for killing his pregnant fiancée, died while in custody; prosecutors requested dismissal.

New York City

fromwww.amny.com

1 week ago

Inmate found dead in cell at Rikers Island: DOC | amNewYork

An inmate at the George R. Vierno Center on Rikers Island was found unresponsive and pronounced dead; authorities have launched an investigation and notified oversight agencies.

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

US private prison healthcare industry grows despite alleged medical neglect

Medical staff at Santa Barbara county jail misdiagnosed a 57-year-old inmate's severe condition, mistaking symptoms of a perforated stomach for opioid withdrawal, leading to her death.

Public health

US news

fromThe Mercury News

2 months ago

Shooter in Richmond restaurant killings is investigated after cellmate dies

An inmate's death leads to an investigation of his cellmate, a convicted murderer serving life for a double homicide.

SF parents

fromPadailypost

2 months ago

Trainee corrections officer, with a month on the job, found dead inmate

Inadequate training raises concerns about the preparedness of newly hired law enforcement personnel in critical situations.

fromThe Mercury News

2 months ago

No charges to be filed in Redwood City jail inmate's death

No criminal charges will be filed in the overdose death of inmate Kyle Harrison, as his death was ruled accidental.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

3 months ago

San Mateo County coroner identifies inmate's cause of death

The death of inmate Kyle Harrison was ruled accidental, caused by toxic effects of three medications.

Mission District

fromThe Mercury News

3 months ago

Inmate from Alameda County under investigation in killing of state prison cellmate

A convicted killer is under investigation in the homicide of his cellmate at Mule Creek State Prison.

fromThe Mercury News

4 months ago

Inmate, 56, dies at Main Jail in San Jose

An inmate, aged 56, was found unresponsive in the San Jose Main Jail, with early investigations indicating no signs of foul play.

San Jose Sharks

#corrections-officers

fromwww.nytimes.com

4 months ago

Black Lives Matter

2 Guards Charged With Murder in Beating Death of Prisoner in New York

Two corrections officers charged with murder in inmate's brutal beating death.

Eight additional officers face related charges, including cover-up of the incident.

fromwww.npr.org

4 months ago

Black Lives Matter

A 3-year legal saga over an inmate's death has its final day in court

The trial centers on the alleged abuse leading to the death of inmate Charles Givens by corrections officers at Virginia's Marion Correctional Treatment Center.

Black Lives Matter

fromwww.nytimes.com

4 months ago