Dalton Milby
Dalton Milby, 27, was the father of four young children, according to the family's attorney, and his mother is grieving his loss. He died in February 2022 while held at the LaRue County Detention Center in Kentucky. A federal lawsuit filed by his family alleges that jail staff knew he was suicidal and in severe distress, failed to supervise him, and did not get him medical help. The lawsuit also alleges he was assaulted and mistreated while in custody. These are the family's allegations, and the cause and manner of death remain pending.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). His family's federal lawsuit says jail staff knew he was suicidal, did not supervise him or provide medical help, and assaulted and mistreated him.
Reported by: federal lawsuit filed by family.
Lawsuit: His family filed a federal lawsuit alleging LaRue County Detention Center staff failed to supervise him and provide medical help, and no payment amount has been reported.