Christian Black
Christian Black, 25, died in May 2025 at a hospital days after being booked into the Montgomery County Jail. His family, who describe him as protective of them, has called for criminal charges against jail employees. The county coroner ruled his death a homicide and said he died of positional asphyxia. The sheriff placed 10 jail employees on paid leave, and the Dayton Police Department is investigating.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff (disputed). The Montgomery County Coroner ruled Christian Black's death a homicide from positional asphyxia, and his family's attorneys are seeking criminal charges against the jail employees who were placed on paid leave.
Reported by: Montgomery County Coroner (medical examiner or coroner); Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); attorneys for the family.