Died in jail or a lockup
Leann Sumner
Leann Sumner was found unresponsive in her cell at the Hill-Finklea Detention Center in Berkeley County, South Carolina, in early December 2022, and was taken to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. A coroner's report listed the cause of death as natural causes. The State Law Enforcement Division has closed its investigation with no charges. Her estate has filed an intent to sue, alleging that her medical needs and requests for care were not met.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness (disputed; neglect alleged). The coroner's report lists natural causes, but her estate's notice of intent to sue says her medical needs and requests for care were not met.
Reported by: coroner's report (medical examiner or coroner); her estate.