Died in jail or a lockup
Cleveland Tumblin
Cleveland Tumblin died in the Orleans Parish jail in 2016. His family says his death was a suicide that could have been prevented had he received proper care for his mental health issues. The family's account is that the jail failed to give him the mental health care he needed. The jail's own account of his death is not included in the sources provided.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed; neglect alleged). The family says Cleveland Tumblin died by suicide that could have been prevented had jail staff given him proper care for his mental health issues.
Reported by: family.