Larry Thompson
Larry Thompson was held at the Madison County Detention Center in Mississippi in November 2018 and was released on November 28. His family says that after his release he was nearly unconscious and could not use his legs, and that doctors at a hospital amputated both of his legs before he died days later. The family says witnesses saw jail workers beat him while he was held there. The Madison County Sheriff's Department denies that its staff touched him and says he was on medical watch.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff (disputed; neglect alleged). Thompson's family and witnesses cited by the family say jail workers beat him, while the sheriff's department denies touching him and says he was on medical watch; the family also says he was not given the care he needed while held.
Reported by: Thompson's family (family or their lawyers); witnesses cited by the family; Madison County Sheriff's Department (the agency that held him).