Facilities · Jail
Lee County Jail
Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida · capacity 457
Also reported as Lee County jail (downtown Fort Myers).
7 deaths are recorded here, from 2009 to 2026; all by name.
- suicide 3
- staff force 2
- undetermined 1
- accident 1
Lawsuits over deaths here have brought at least $4 million in settlements and awards, for 1 person.
The people
- Douglas Ehmke June 3, 2026
- Andrew Joseph Davis July 6, 2025
- Michael Stephen Spiegel September 27, 2015
- Sebastian John Balliro July 6, 2012
- Nicholas Christie May 31, 2009
- Nick Christie March 31, 2009
- Kyle Patrick Orr Date not reported
History and conditions
Research on this facility’s history, oversight and conditions is coming.