Eric Nelson
Eric Nelson, 46, died on December 23, 2022, after being held at the South County Jail in Frostproof, Polk County, Florida. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said deputies restrained him in a jail changing room, and that after the restraints were removed, deputies found him not breathing; he was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Another report said he was in medical distress when he arrived at the jail. The medical examiner has not yet determined the cause or manner of death, and the sheriff's office and State Attorney's Office are reviewing the deputies' actions in four investigations.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined
Reported by: Polk County Sheriff's Office (the agency that held him); Polk County Medical Examiner (medical examiner or coroner).
News reports (7)
- Inmate dies after fighting with deputies in Polk County jail, sheriff’s office says
- Death investigation of combative inmate who died at local hospital
- Polk County inmate dies after attacking detention deputies, sheriff's office says
- Death investigation underway after violent inmates dies at Central Florida jail
- Florida inmate believed to be on drugs dies after attacking detention deputies: officials
- Inmate with 'F*** Cops' tattoo dies after altercation with detention deputies: Sheriff
- Inmate with 'F*** Cops' tattoo dies after altercation with detention deputies: Sheriff