Henry Acuna
Henry Acuna, a 60-year-old man from Santa Barbara, was held at the Main Jail in Santa Barbara County, where he was found unresponsive in his single cell on March 2, 2018. He was taken to Cottage Hospital and died there the next morning, March 3. Sheriff's Office spokesperson Kelly Hoover said he had chronic medical issues and was under observation by jail medical staff, but declined to discuss his case in detail. The Sheriff's Criminal Investigations Division is investigating, and Disability Rights California, which has a lawsuit against the jail, says the jail is not equipped to treat people with such needs.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). Sheriff's spokesperson Kelly Hoover said he had chronic medical issues and was under jail medical observation, while Disability Rights California says the jail is not equipped to treat people with such needs.
Reported by: Sheriff's Office spokesperson Kelly Hoover (the agency that held him); Disability Rights California (advocates).