Delphenia Jones

Delphenia Jones died while held at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, a women's prison in Ypsilanti, Michigan, within two months before a July 2026 family vigil, according to FOX 2 Detroit. Families and attorneys say the building has black mold and that staff neglected people's medical needs. The Michigan Department of Corrections denies that the prison has dangerous mold conditions.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). Families and attorneys say staff neglected Delphenia Jones's medical needs at the prison, and they say the building has black mold; the Michigan Department of Corrections denies dangerous mold conditions there.

Reported by: families and attorneys.

Source

• Families of women who died in prison hold vigil FOX 2 Detroit, July 22, 2026