Died in jail or a lockup
Jasmine Anderson
Jasmine Anderson died by suicide while she was held at the Rapides Parish Detention Center in Louisiana. Her parents say a guard provided her with the means to take her own life, and their lawsuit is continuing in state court. The lawsuit says staff failed to protect her despite the risk, and the case has not been resolved.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (neglect alleged). Her parents, in a state court lawsuit that is ongoing, say a guard provided her with the means to take her own life.
Reported by: her parents' state court lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: Her parents sued in state court over her death at the Rapides Parish Detention Center, and the case is ongoing with no payment reported.