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Jennifer Beals

31 years old · died September 6, 2014 · former Garland County Detention Center, Garland County

Jennifer Beals, 31, of Hot Springs, died on September 6, 2014, while held at the former Garland County Detention Center in Arkansas. Her father, Don Campbell, sued the county, alleging that jailers denied her medical care even though they knew of her condition. The county agreed to pay $50,000 in a settlement that releases it from further claims over her death.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). Her father, Don Campbell, says in a lawsuit that jailers denied Jennifer Beals medical care despite knowing her condition.

Reported by: Don Campbell, her father, in a lawsuit (family or their lawyers).

Lawsuit: Don Campbell, her father, sued Garland County over Jennifer Beals's death and the county agreed to a $50,000 settlement that releases it from further claims.

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