Died in custody
Irene Rivera
Irene Rivera died while in the custody of Kern County, California. On November 4, 2023, her family gathered at the Kern County Superior Court to demand answers, transparency and reform from the Sheriff's Office and the county. The family says they plan a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging the county was negligent and that Rivera's civil rights were violated.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). Her family says the county was negligent and violated her civil rights, and they plan a wrongful death lawsuit, but no account given states how she died.
Reported by: Irene Rivera's family (family or their lawyers).