Died in jail or a lockup
David Lloyd Kay
David Lloyd Kay, 75, died at the Highlands County Jail in Florida on August 27, 2026, shortly after a breathing treatment. The Highlands County Sheriff's Office said he had medical issues and had received care from jail medical staff several times during his few weeks in custody. The sheriff's office has opened an investigation, and the cause of death is pending medical examiner and toxicology results.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Highlands County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.