David McKain
David McKain died on December 3, 2023, after hanging himself at the Stark County Jail in Ohio, where he had been placed on suicide watch after arriving on November 24, 2023. He left behind three children, his parents and his sister. Jail policy called for checks every 15 minutes while he was on watch, and the summary of the case says state officials first said those checks were not done. Later, the state reportedly determined after reviewing sheriff's office information that the jail complied with state standards, a finding that is disputed in the account provided. He was taken to the hospital, where he died.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). State officials first said the jail did not do wellness checks, but later found it complied with state standards after reviewing sheriff's office information.
Reported by: state officials.