Died in jail or a lockupDied after release
Donald Taylor
Donald Taylor, 84, died on February 8, 2021, after falling ill while held at Western Virginia Regional Jail in Roanoke County, Virginia. A news report says he was granted a medical furlough that day, which released him from custody shortly before he died at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The Franklin County medical examiner's office said he died of COVID-19 complications. County authorities said they could not comment on the cause of death or other details.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Franklin County medical examiner's office said he died of COVID-19 complications.
Reported by: Franklin County medical examiner's office (medical examiner or coroner).