Died in jail or a lockup
Charles Holdstock
Charles Holdstock died while held at the Oklahoma County jail in Oklahoma City. His daughter, April Layton, pursued a lawsuit over his death. The family says jail medical personnel failed to provide batteries for his pacemaker. The family sued the county and was awarded $175,000 in damages in 2013.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff (disputed). Holdstock's family sued Oklahoma County, alleging jail medical staff failed to provide batteries for his pacemaker, and the family was awarded $175,000 in damages in 2013.
Reported by: his family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers); a court.
Lawsuit: His family sued Oklahoma County over jail medical care and was awarded $175,000 in damages in 2013.