Kevin Leonardo
Kevin Leonardo, 48, was a father of three and the older brother of Colleen Lewis, who says he struggled with depression and addiction. He was held at the Bristol County jail in Massachusetts after a 2016 arraignment. Lewis says he had been warned to be watched closely and was told he would be on suicide watch, but four days later he was found hanged in segregation. Lewis says she is still trying to learn why he was placed in a single cell and says he might still be alive had jail officials listened to him.
Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide (disputed; neglect alleged). His sister, Colleen Lewis, says he had been warned to be watched closely and was told he would be on suicide watch, and she is still trying to learn why he was placed in a single cell.
Reported by: Colleen Lewis, his sister (family or their lawyers).