Brian Downs
Brian Downs, 40, died at the Morgan County Jail in Jacksonville, Illinois, on April 25, 2022, after being arrested the previous Friday. His mother, Julie Downs, said he had a daughter and described him as a kind, generous man who was full of life and loved by the people who knew him. She said he called her the night before he died, told her he was sick, and asked her to pay his bond so he could get treatment. The Illinois State Police were still investigating, and toxicology results were pending when the report was published. His mother believes the jail neglected him and is pushing for changes to jail policies.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (disputed; neglect alleged). Illinois State Police are still investigating and toxicology results were pending, while his mother Julie Downs says he told her he was sick and asked for treatment and believes the jail neglected him.
Reported by: Illinois State Police (outside investigators); Julie Downs, his mother (family or their lawyers).