Gierra Perdue
Gierra Perdue died in the Franklin County Jail in Columbus, Ohio, in March 2023. Her mother, Patty Wolf, of Lancaster, says she is tormented by the thought of her daughter dying alone and wants to know what happened. Perdue was found dead in her cell shortly after 2 a.m. on March 17, 2023, and a county investigation reported that required checks were not made and that logs were falsified. The cause and manner of death are still pending, and her family is still waiting for a full explanation.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). A Franklin County investigative report found that required checks were not made and that logs were falsified, and her family is still waiting for a full explanation of how and why she died.
Reported by: Franklin County investigative report (outside investigators); Patty Wolf, her mother (family or their lawyers).