James Key
James Key, 61, died on August 1, 2024, while held at the Leon County Detention Facility in Florida, where he was awaiting trial. Leon County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Shonda Knight said he had pre-existing medical conditions and described his death as a medical case. According to the account, Key asked for medical attention after a fall in his cell, was treated at the facility, and was taken to a hospital, where he died later that day.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness. Leon County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Shonda Knight said James Key died of pre-existing medical conditions after a fall in his cell and treatment at a hospital, and the office described it as a medical case.
Reported by: Leon County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Shonda Knight (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.