Jakita Brown
Jakita Brown, 38, died on March 10, 2026, while held at the Vigo County Jail in Indiana. Jail staff found her unresponsive in a holding cell. The Vigo County Coroner's Office attributed her death to acute alcohol withdrawal, with hypertensive cardiovascular disease and alcohol use disorder listed as contributing factors. Sources report that jail staff had twice taken her to an area hospital for treatment and that she was medically cleared both times before being returned to the jail. The Vigo County Sheriff's Office is still investigating the circumstances of her death.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. The Vigo County Coroner's autopsy attributes her death to acute alcohol withdrawal, with hypertensive cardiovascular disease and alcohol use disorder as contributing factors.
Reported by: Vigo County Coroner's Office (medical examiner or coroner).