Died in jail or a lockup
James Henry Mitchell
James H. Mitchell died on March 24, 2003, while held at the Montgomery County Jail in Texas. According to the Texas Office of the Attorney General's custodial deaths report, he died in the jail's custody. His sister, Cissy Wakat-Aikins, said authorities ruled his death natural, but she believes he was beaten and that he had too many injuries for a natural death. In 2013 his family protested at the Montgomery County courthouse over how his death was handled.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed). Authorities ruled the death natural, but his sister Cissy Wakat-Aikins says he was beaten and had too many injuries.
Reported by: authorities, as reported by his family; Cissy Wakat-Aikins, his sister (family or their lawyers).