Jason A. Attebury
Jason A. Attebury, 45, died on September 10, 2021, after he was taken from the Hopkins County Jail in Kentucky to a hospital. His mother and wife described him as someone who rarely complained of being sick and who reached out to family as he grew worse. His family says he had been getting sicker for days, asked for medical attention and another test, and was not seen by medical staff. Jail officials said a rapid COVID test was negative and that protocol was followed, and the Kentucky State Police investigation and autopsy were pending at the time of reporting.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). Kentucky State Police are investigating and an autopsy was scheduled, while his family says he was getting sicker for days, asked for medical attention and another test, and was not seen by medical staff.
Reported by: Kentucky State Police (outside investigators); Hopkins County Jail officials (the agency that held him); his family.