James Purdy
James Purdy was a 76-year-old man with Parkinson's disease and dementia who was an honorably discharged Army veteran. His daughter Brooke Grenemeyer described him as charismatic and fun-loving, someone who never wanted to miss an adventure, and he is survived by his wife Marilyn and son Matt. He died on July 30, 2023, after being held at the Jefferson County Detention Facility in Colorado. His family's federal lawsuit, brought through attorneys at Killmer Lane, LLP, alleges that staff ignored many falls and withheld his medications, leading to injuries, sepsis and meningitis. The sheriff's office declined to comment citing pending litigation, and the claims have not been decided in court.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff. The family's federal lawsuit says jail staff ignored many falls and withheld his medications, which led to injuries, sepsis and meningitis.
Reported by: the family's federal lawsuit, through their attorneys at Killmer Lane, LLP (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His surviving family filed a federal lawsuit over his death at the Jefferson County Detention Facility, and no settlement or award amount has been reported.