Died in jail or a lockup
Carlton Bernard
Carlton Bernard, 32, of Jennings, was held at the St. Louis City Justice Center when he died on August 20, 2023. His mother, Shantae Winston, said he "had his whole life in front of him.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). The medical examiner ruled the death a complication of diabetes, including ketoacidosis and dehydration, but his mother says the jail knew he had diabetes and failed to treat it, and his attorney calls for accountability.
Reported by: St. Louis Medical Examiner Dr. Kanayo Tatsumi (medical examiner or coroner); his mother, Shantae Winston, and attorney Mark Pedroli (family or their lawyers); KSDK I-Team, which reviewed the autopsy report (reporters).
Sources (4)
- Autopsy reveals inmate’s cause of death at St. Louis Justice Center
- Rep. Cori Bush pushes for change at St. Louis jail, city to hire medical positions
- St. Louis medical examiner: 'No medical history' on inmate who died from diabetes complications at CJC
- City Justice Center commissioner responds to inmate deaths