Daniel Holden Jr.
Daniel Holden Jr., 38, died at Mercy Hospital in Carthage in July 2018 after being held at the Jasper County Detention Center. His parents and children filed a wrongful death lawsuit, which says jail staff delayed calling emergency medical services while he was visibly ill and that he was released from custody while being taken to the hospital. The medical examiner, Ransom A. Ellis IV, D.O., attributed his death to acute methamphetamine intoxication. The case was moved to federal court in August 2021.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose (disputed; neglect alleged). The medical examiner, Ransom A. Ellis IV, attributed the death to acute methamphetamine intoxication, while the family's wrongful death lawsuit alleges jail staff delayed calling emergency medical services while he was visibly ill.
Reported by: Medical examiner Ransom A. Ellis IV, D.O. (medical examiner or coroner); his parents and children's wrongful death lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His parents and children sued over his death in July 2018, and the wrongful death lawsuit was moved to federal court in August 2021, with no settlement or award amount reported.