Died in jail or a lockup
Joseph Kirk
Joseph Kirk, 34, died in January 2024 at the hospital inside the Broward County Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale, where he was held pretrial. His death is under investigation and no manner of death has been determined. Broward County Public Defender Gordon Weekes said it likely resulted from smuggled drugs or improper detox protocols.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined (neglect alleged). Public defender Gordon Weekes says the death likely resulted from smuggled drugs or improper detox protocols, while the manner of death remains pending.
Reported by: Broward County Public Defender Gordon Weekes (family or their lawyers).