Jessica McMullen
Jessica McMullen, 25, struggled for years with addiction and moved between jail, rehab attempts and the streets. Her mother, Donna McMullen, said Jessica loved her daughter Adalynn, and described her as someone with a mind and courage that could have carried her far. A CATCH Court coordinator said Jessica had been approved for early release from a Franklin County jail after completing treatment and recovery steps set for her. Fewer than 10 days after her release, she died of an overdose, and her mother said the family was not told of the early release.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of an overdose. Jessica McMullen died of an overdose fewer than 10 days after early release from a Franklin County jail, according to the prior record summary; her mother says the family was not told of the early release.
Reported by: Jessica McMullen's mother (family or their lawyers).