Juan Carlos Ramirez
Juan Carlos Ramirez, 27, died while held at Telfair State Prison in south Georgia. He left a young child and a mother, who are to receive a $3.2 million settlement the state has agreed to pay. His family's lawsuit alleges that he was left in a fenced-in box in 105-degree heat for more than four hours and that guards ignored his calls for help. These are the family's claims as stated in the lawsuit.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff. His family's lawsuit, settled by the state, says guards left him in a fenced-in box in 105-degree heat for more than four hours and ignored his calls for help.
Reported by: his family's lawsuit (family or their lawyers).
Lawsuit: His family sued the state over his death at Telfair State Prison and the state agreed to pay $3.2 million.