Died in prison
Garwood Turner
Garwood Turner, a 76-year-old man, was held at the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Michigan when he died of COVID-19 complications on December 17, 2020, within three days of contracting the virus. A Voice of Detroit article says staff did not check on him properly and that earlier medical attention could have saved his life. The article describes him as elderly and frail, and says his family deserves to know what happened to him.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (neglect alleged). Garwood Turner died of COVID-19 complications, and the author of his account says staff did not check on him properly and that earlier medical attention could have saved his life.
Reported by: unnamed source account.