Boycie Howard
Boycie Howard, 31, died on July 8, 2025, while held at the Athens-Clarke County Jail in Georgia. According to his mother, Natasha Dunn, he had bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and she believes the jail neglected him. The sheriff's office said staff were monitoring him and that he was being moved to a state mental health treatment facility. The cause of death has not been determined, toxicology results are pending, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed; neglect alleged). The sheriff's office reports a medical emergency with the cause still pending, while his mother, Natasha Dunn, believes the jail neglected him, which jail officials deny.
Reported by: Athens-Clarke County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Natasha Dunn (mother) (family or their lawyers).
News reports (9)
- Inmate dies after medical emergency at Athens-Clarke County Jail
- 32-year-old inmate dies at Athens-Clarke County Jail, officials say
- Inmate found dead inside Athens-Clarke County Jail
- CCSO announces third inmate death in three months
- Four dead at Athens-Clarke County Jail
- Sheriff: Recent deaths at Athens-Clarke County Jail from fentanyl overdoses - WSB-TV
- ‘What happened to my son?’ Mother seeks answers in loved one’s death behind bars - WSB-TV
- Fourth inmate dies at ACC Jail
- Athens Mayor: No New Developments Regarding Drug-Related Inmate Deaths