Duane Everly
Duane Everly, 51, was held at Donovan prison in California. His family and attorneys say he was sent to Alvarado hospital in early January 2021 because he was short of breath, and that he was diagnosed with COVID-19 there. He died on January 7, 2021. His uncle, Darnell Everly, said the prison told the family he had only begun showing symptoms in the days before he died, and his lawyers say prison doctors ordered COVID-19 tests for him in December that were never carried out. His attorneys remember him as kind and funny, and say he never showed a violent temper.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). His lawyers say prison doctors ordered COVID-19 tests for him in December that were never performed, and his uncle says the prison told the family he had only begun complaining of symptoms days before he died.
Reported by: Donovan prison (the agency that held him); his uncle; his lawyers.