Lason Butler
Lason Butler, 27, died on February 12, 2022, while held at the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center in Richland County, South Carolina. Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford ruled the death a homicide and attributed it to dehydration. The coroner said jail staff knew he was not eating or drinking but did not get him emergency medical attention. The family plans to sue the health care provider, the county, and jail staff and officials, and no charges have been filed.
Cause of death, as reported: Died from neglect by staff (disputed). Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford ruled the death a homicide from dehydration and said jail staff knew he was not eating or drinking but did not get him emergency medical attention; his family plans to sue the health care provider, the county and jail staff and officials.
Reported by: Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford (medical examiner or coroner); Lason Butler's family (family or their lawyers).