Died in jail or a lockup
Jessica Fortson
Jessica Fortson died on July 11, 2017, while she was held at the Women's Community Correctional Center in Hawaii. Lawyers representing her family say she died by suicide. A lawsuit over her death was filed in June 2019. Honolulu Civil Beat reported in 2025 that her case is among those tied to a surge of suicides in state facilities.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Lawyers representing her family say she died by suicide, and their lawsuit over her death is pending.
Reported by: lawyers representing her family.
Lawsuit: Lawyers representing her family filed a lawsuit over her death in June 2019, and the case is pending.