Died in jail or a lockup
Joseph A. Verville
Joseph A. Verville, 38, died on September 7, 2021, while held at the Chelan County jail in Washington. A 2024 ncwlife.com report said he was in opioid withdrawal at the time. According to that report, surveillance footage showed him vomiting at least six times after he took withdrawal medication, and medical staff did not assess him again before he was found dead that morning.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff. Surveillance footage showed Verville vomiting at least six times in opioid withdrawal after taking medication, and staff did not reassess him until he was found dead that morning.