Darryl Becton
Darryl Becton, 46, of the District of Columbia, died in his cell at the Arlington County Detention Center in Virginia on October 1, 2020. His daughter, Kaylah Becton, said the family is still hurting, and the family said his grandchildren loved him very much. The state medical examiner attributed his death to hypertensive cardiovascular disease complicated by opiate withdrawal. His sister, Monique Ford, filed a $10 million lawsuit against medical staff and sheriff's office members, alleging he did not receive the medical care he needed. Arlington County ended its contract with Corizon.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). The medical examiner attributed his death to hypertensive cardiovascular disease complicated by opiate withdrawal, while his sister's $10 million lawsuit says medical staff failed to give him the care he needed.
Reported by: state medical examiner; his sister, Monique Ford, in her lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His sister, Monique Ford, sued Arlington County Sheriff's Office members and medical staff over his death, seeking $10 million, and no settlement or award has been reported.
News reports (7)
- News report
- Darryl Becton (Arlington County Detention Center)
- Arlington County To End Contract With Jail Health Care Provider After Incarcerated Person Died
- $10M lawsuit filed in case of Arlington County Detention Center inmate death
- NAACP asks for civil rights investigation of Arlington County jail
- Arlington NAACP Requests A Department Of Justice Investigation Into The County’s Jail