Amos Reece
Amos Reece died after he was booked into the Benton County Jail. According to an autopsy report, he had swallowed a bag of methamphetamine, which opened in his stomach, and the cause of death was listed as acute methamphetamine toxicity. His mother, Donna M. Reece, sued four jail employees, saying they ignored his serious medical needs. A federal appeals court later ruled that the four employees are entitled to qualified immunity.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose (neglect alleged). The autopsy report says he died of acute methamphetamine toxicity after swallowing a bag of the drug that opened in his stomach, and his mother's lawsuit says jail employees ignored his serious medical needs.
Reported by: autopsy report.
Lawsuit: His mother, Donna M. Reece, sued four Benton County Jail employees over claims they ignored his serious medical needs, and a federal appeals court ruled they are entitled to qualified immunity; no settlement or award is reported.